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Our vision is a thriving Chippenham where everyone can reach their full potential

With a rich legacy spanning over centuries, Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) is a self-sustaining charity dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of the people of Chippenham.

Through investments, we generate a budget for vital welfare grants, community group funding, green space maintenance, and recreational facilities. Our “One Chippenham” website acts as a local news and resource hub, connecting residents and promoting community engagement. We empower individuals, strengthen community bonds, and enrich Chippenham’s cultural and recreational offerings.

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Enriching Community Life

As a responsible steward, CBLC maintains some of Chippenham’s green spaces, including Westmead Open Space, Mortimores Wood, Baydons Meadow and Westmead Playing field. These provide residents with opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and connection with nature whilst also contributing to the town’s environmental sustainability.

Empowering Individuals

CBLC is dedicated to empowering individuals within the Chippenham community by providing vital welfare grants. These financial resources serve as a lifeline, supporting overcoming challenges and unlocking opportunities for a better quality of life. Our grants to individuals include funding for white goods, furniture, food vouchers, debt, mobility aids, education, transport, enrichment activities and more.

Strengthening our Community

Our organisational grants nurture the voluntary and community groups and organisations that are so vital to Chippenham’s vibrancy. These grants support inclusive services, activities that promote community cohesion, and initiatives designed in partnership with residents, groups, and local statutory bodies. The funds fuel community initiatives, enabling them to thrive, address pressing issues, and create a more inclusive Chippenham. We actively encourage collaboration among like-minded organisations to amplify the impact of our grant making.

Providing Community Spaces

CBLC plays a crucial role in sustaining/managing various community spaces and places within Chippenham. From owning and operating community centres, including Pewsham Community Centre and Kingsley Road Community Hall, to providing facilities for other charitable organisations, we have created accessible gathering spaces for diverse purposes. Additionally, CBLC owns a climbing centre, café, public skatepark and children’s play park, offering recreational opportunities and promoting an active lifestyle for residents of all ages.

Connecting the Community

Our “One Chippenham” community website serves as a hub for local news, events, and support resources. It allows providers to contribute information and promotes community clubs, groups, and classes through the Chippenham Activity Finder. CBLC recognises the importance of arts and culture, actively promoting and supporting local arts groups and professionals. Through information sharing, event organisation, and networking opportunities, we nurture Chippenham’s creative community and enrich the town’s cultural landscape.

News and blogs

Stay up to date with the latest news from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

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

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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.…

We are recruiting: Grants Manager

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Are you motivated to make a difference to individuals and organisations in Chippenham? We’re looking for a Grants Manager to help us ensure that our…

Chippenham Activity Finder Launch Event

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Get ready to explore a world of activities and community connections at the Chippenham Activity Finder Launch event during Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s…

New Online Grants Application System Launched

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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…

Pewsham Community Centre: Under CBLC Management

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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.…

Making the season brighter for Chippenham households

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Our Charity is dedicated to supporting low-income households in Chippenham. For over a decade, our initiatives have included an annual Christmas Voucher Scheme. This scheme…

Chippenham Town Team Competition Trail

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We are pleased to announce our participation in the Chippenham Town Team’s fun new Competition Trail, created to celebrate the launch of the Chippenham’s unique…

Meet the Funder

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We are hosting a Meet the Funder event, in collaboration with the Arts Council England on Thursday 4th May at Chippenham Town Hall. The event is…

Introducing our new interim CEO

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We are delighted to announce that Lee Mason has joined our team as our new interim CEO. With his extensive experience leading local and national…

Farewell to our CEO, Phil Tansley

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We bid farewell today to our CEO, Phil Tansley, who leaves Chippenham Borough Lands Charity after 9 years to pursue new opportunities. During his tenure,…

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