Aaron, a vehicle test engineer and father of two, sustained a life-changing spinal injury in a motorbike accident in June 2023. He spent eight months in hospital, including time in a specialist spinal rehabilitation unit. Since returning home, Aaron has been adapting to the realities of living with a spinal cord injury. “It’s those little…
read moreAre you passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of Chippenham residents? Do you want to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our charity? Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees! A Unique Opportunity CBLC has a long and rich history of serving Chippenham, managing significant…
read moreOn Friday 21st November, CBLC, together with Sarah Gibson MP for Chippenham and Martin Nye, High Sheriff for Wiltshire, hosted an important roundtable discussion focused on emergency food provision in Chippenham. The meeting brought together local organisations supporting households facing food insecurity, including Alabare, Chippenham Community Hub, Christians Against Poverty, Citizens Advice Wiltshire, Coop, Doorway,…
read moreWe've got some exciting news to share with you. After months of planning, our charity is now officially a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and we're celebrating with a new look. In simple terms, it gives us a stronger and simpler structure to keep growing and making a difference. It means we can focus more on…
read moreWe are delighted to announce the recipients of our first set of grant awards for this financial year (1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026). We awarded nearly £119,917 in funding to support vital community services across Chippenham and the surrounding area in our first round of grants for this financial year (1st April 2025…
read moreAs we bid farewell to 2024, we're proud to share that we've awarded over £290,000 in grants this year to strengthen and support our community… Health & Wellbeing – Funding for therapy and counselling services, supporting stroke survivors, Movement for the Mind facilitation, and providing equipment to improve quality of life. Crisis & Emergency Support…
read moreA significant portion of our Charity’s land remains submerged under floodwater. Our staff are still unable to safely access the affected areas, so we are not yet able to fully assess the situation. For your safety, we ask that you please avoid Westmead Open Space, Mortimores Wood, Westmead Playing Field, Westmead Lane Car Park and Baydons…
read moreWe're pleased to share the fantastic impact of our grant awards across Chippenham over the past year. From supporting youth development to funding vital health services, these grants have touched the lives of residents of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a thriving and inclusive community.Key Highlights - Youth Development: Substantial support for programmes like The…
read moreWe'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. That's why we're adding a regular time every week to provide free, personalised guidance to individuals and organisations seeking our funding in Chippenham. What to Expect Starting 11th September, one…
read moreWe are excited to announce the launch of our new online application system for our two major grant funding streams: Grants for Individuals and Grants for Organisations. These two discrete grant programmes now replace all our previous grant funding models. This streamlined process will make it easier for individuals, groups, and organisations across Chippenham to…
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