Community

Community Groups

New website to help voluntary and community groups

the Hampshire Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) Network now have a joint website offering support and help to voluntary and community groups throughouth the county. Estimates show there are apporximately 8,400 voluntary organisations active in Hampshire alone.

www.hampshirecvs.org.uk

Village Hall Data

Want to book a venue that is cost effective and helps sustain our local communities? Here you can download our information sheet on village halls in the area.

Warminster and Villages Development Trust

This development trust is one of 20 across wiltshire, bourght together for the purposes of community consultation and development. Established in 2005 as a limited compnay the objects are in summary:

To improve the employment of the population
To foster the development of private and community enterprises
To build community capacity
To preserve and protect, improve and enhance the area's amenities
To improve partnership for the benefit of local economy, education, health and employment

If you would like any assistance with this regard do telephone Tony Nicklin on 1985 847293 or email: Linnick@btconnect.com

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Community Issues

Chalke Valley Neighbourhood Police Team

The neighbourhood team for the Chalke Valley is seeking volunteers across the area who are prepared to attend quarterly meetings to identify priorites for the region.
Contact: 0845 408 7000 ext 747 442
peter.jung@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

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Community Grants

Free course for all Social Enterprises

Social enterprises have defined social aims such as the provision of local services or goods, job creation, or training, they are owned and run by their communities (users or clients etc) and profits are distributed amongst members or used for the benefit of the community. Examples of social enterprises include artists’ co-operatives, village shops and play groups.

Funding for Individual and Small Groups to Improve their Local Communities

Groups of individuals as well as small community and voluntary groups within the UK that want to improve their communities can apply for funding through the Wakeham Trust. The Trust are particularly interested in supporting neighbourhood projects, community arts projects, projects involving community service by young people, or projects set up by those who are socially excluded.

Woodland Trust Community Tree Planting Grant

The Woodland Trust is offering grants for community tree planting initiatives. Community groups, associations and not for profit organisations such as community action groups, local residents groups, environmental action group, scouts, brownies, etc. can apply for grants of £100 for tree planting projects organised by the local community.

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Environmental Issues and Grants

What sort of Impact on the Environment does your nearest city have?

A key WWF-commissioned report ranked the 60 cities in the UK by the average ecological footprint of their residents. Salisbury was ranked third with each resident needing an average of 2.79 planets to sustain their lifestyle. Winchester came out bottom needing an average of 3.62 planets (if everyone lived as we do in the UK, we would need an average of three planets to support us).

Woodland Trust Community Tree Planting Grant

The Woodland Trust is offering grants for community tree planting initiatives. Community groups, associations and not for profit organisations such as community action groups, local residents groups, environmental action group, scouts, brownies, etc. can apply for grants of £100 for tree planting projects organised by the local community.