Community First is Wiltshire’s Rural Community Council, a charity that works at the forefront of community development to help improve the quality of life and economic well being of people and local communities throughout Wiltshire and Swindon.

We have been a dependable source of support to communities in Wiltshire and Swindon since 1965. Our extensive networks involve parish and town councils, village and community hall committees, youth clubs, community transport and community leaders across the county. We have 330 local members, mostly community based groups and organisations.

We work in close partnership with local communities, voluntary organisations, statutory agencies and funders to help develop and deliver wide ranging community programmes that bring social, economic and environmental benefits to local people in Wiltshire and Swindon.

Community First’s staff have extensive experience and proven expertise in working with local communities and partnerships to provide the practical support, advice, guidance and project development skills to help enable local initiatives to become community reality.

Please explore this website to learn more of the work undertaken at Community First.  If you would like more information please contact us. You can also visit the publications page to view documents about the charity.