News & Updates

Community First is pleased to announce that Building Bridges has been awarded grant funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, enabling continued support in Swindon and Wiltshire until 2029.

Wiltshire Council has signed a new Partnership Framework with the VCSE sector, marking a significant milestone in how the council and the sector work together to support Wiltshire’s communities.

Find out more about Village Halls Week 2026 in Wiltshire and Swindon, which runs from 16-22 March. This year’s theme is health and wellbeing.

Community First is now a Disability Confident Employer, committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment and support for colleagues living with disabilities.

Support Young Carers in Wiltshire! From 2–9 Dec 2025, every donation to Youth Action Wiltshire via the Big Give Christmas Challenge will be match funded so your gift goes twice as far

Planning permission has been granted for an ambitious redevelopment of Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre near Marlborough

Join free BSW ICB online blood pressure awareness sessions this November and December. Learn the risks of high blood pressure and how to support healthier communities.

Highlights from the Community First AGM and Awards Celebration on 8th October 2025, including a full list of winners.

Please join us for our AGM and Awards Celebration on Wednesday, 8th October 2025. The event will be held at Devizes Town Hall.

Volunteer-led and grassroots community groups across Wiltshire are being invited to help shape how Wiltshire Council works with the voluntary and community sector in the future.

Wiltshire Community-Led Housing and Rural Housing Enablers can offer support to local town and parish councils in Wiltshire who want to develop new housing schemes.

Fun and exciting adventure activities for kids aged 8+ during the Summer Holidays at Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre