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A fresh new look for CBLC

A fresh new look for CBLC

We've got some exciting news to share with you. After months of planning, our charity is now officially a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and we're celebrating with a new look. In simple terms, it gives us a stronger and simpler structure to keep growing and making a difference. It means we can focus more on…

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Celebrating our first round of organisation grants for 2025-26

Celebrating our first round of organisation grants for 2025-26

We are delighted to announce the recipients of our first set of grant awards for this financial year (1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026). We awarded nearly £119,917 in funding to support vital community services across Chippenham and the surrounding area in our first round of grants for this financial year (1st April 2025…

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Making a difference in 2024!

Making a difference in 2024!

As we bid farewell to 2024, we're proud to share that we've awarded over £290,000 in grants this year to strengthen and support our community… Health & Wellbeing – Funding for therapy and counselling services, supporting stroke survivors, Movement for the Mind facilitation, and providing equipment to improve quality of life. Crisis & Emergency Support…

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Notice: Flood Impact on our land

Notice: Flood Impact on our land

A significant portion of our Charity’s land remains submerged under floodwater. Our staff are still unable to safely access the affected areas, so we are not yet able to fully assess the situation. For your safety, we ask that you please avoid Westmead Open Space, Mortimores Wood, Westmead Playing Field, Westmead Lane Car Park and Baydons…

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Celebrating a Year of Impactful Grants in Chippenham

Celebrating a Year of Impactful Grants in Chippenham

We're pleased to share the fantastic impact of our grant awards across Chippenham over the past year. From supporting youth development to funding vital health services, these grants have touched the lives of residents of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a thriving and inclusive community.Key Highlights - Youth Development: Substantial support for programmes like The…

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Make a Difference in Chippenham: Become a Trustee for CBLC!

Make a Difference in Chippenham: Become a Trustee for CBLC!

Are you passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of Chippenham residents? Do you want to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our charity? Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees! A Unique Opportunity CBLC has a long and rich history of serving Chippenham, managing significant…

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Exciting News: We’re Launching Weekly Funding Advice Sessions!

Exciting News: We’re Launching Weekly Funding Advice Sessions!

We're pleased to announce the launch of our new Weekly Funding Advice Drop-in Sessions! We understand that navigating the world of funding can be challenging. That's why we're adding a regular time every week to provide free, personalised guidance to individuals and organisations seeking our funding in Chippenham. What to Expect Starting 11th September, one…

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New Online Grants Application System Launched

New Online Grants Application System Launched

We are excited to announce the launch of our new online application system for our two major grant funding streams: Grants for Individuals and Grants for Organisations. These two discrete grant programmes now replace all our previous grant funding models. This streamlined process will make it easier for individuals, groups, and organisations across Chippenham to…

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Pewsham Community Centre: Under CBLC Management

Pewsham Community Centre: Under CBLC Management

After nearly three decades of proudly serving the community, the Pewsham Community Centre Association (PCCA) made the extremely difficult decision to close operations in February. Since 1997, volunteers from PCCA have managed all daily activities of the Pewsham Community Centre. As owners of the Centre's building, Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) has now resumed full…

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Meet the Funder

Meet the Funder

We are hosting a

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