Our Vision & Mission
Our Mission
Improving the welfare and wellbeing of our community through grants, guidance and great places.
Our Vision
A Chippenham where everyone can thrive
Our Social Outcomes
We work towards creating positive and lasting change in our community, with a focus on:
What We Do
Our work spans three key areas that collectively strengthen Chippenham’s community fabric and improve the lives of local residents:
Grant Making
We provide funding support focusing on welfare and community benefit, having distributed over £9 million in funding so far.
Our grants help individuals with essential household items, education and mobility, while also supporting community groups and organisations that provide vital services, run local events and enhance wellbeing throughout Chippenham.
Green Space Stewardship
We steward over 70 acres of green space across Chippenham, creating natural havens for community access and enjoyment. This includes Westmead Open Space and Westmead Playing Field, which hosts The Arc climbing centre, skatepark, and outdoor play park.
We also own and protect Mortimores Wood (an ancient woodland) and Baydons Meadow (a wildflower meadow), which are lovingly managed by volunteer groups. Recent environmental and recreational initiatives include extensive tree plantings, a sculpture trail, and accessible walking paths across our land.
Community Infrastructure
We manage community facilities including Pewsham Community Centre and the Jubilee Building, where we provide affordable or rent-free space to local charities.
We also run One Chippenham, an online hub that connects residents with local news, events, and community groups, helping to build stronger connections across our town.
