Community First - Wiltshire & Swindon

It’s #VillageHallsWeek2026 a national campaign led by @ACRE_national which shines a light on the positive impact village halls have on people living rurally. We'll be sharing throughout the week (16-22 March), this year's theme is connecting communities to health and wellbeing 💙

Thank you for joining us for #VillageHallsWeek2026. It’s vital we recognise the contribution village halls make to wellbeing in rural communities and continue to support them, so people of all ages and abilities can stay connected, healthy and well 💙

During #VillageHallsWeek2026 we’re celebrating how village halls support health and wellbeing in rural communities. From pre‑schools and craft clubs to knit + natter and gardening groups, there’s always something to learn, make or do, together! 💙

During #VillageHallsWeek2026, we want to highlight and celebrate the important role volunteers play in keeping communities connected to health and wellbeing. #Volunteering connects, inspires and boosts wellbeing - a win‑win for everyone! 💙

As part of #VillageHallsWeek2026 we’re celebrating the connections that make our communities stronger and more resilient. Village halls are places where everyone belongs. They bring people together through social activities and events, which are welcoming and inclusive for all 💙

Village halls help keep people active, from Pilates and badminton to walking groups and inclusive exercise. During #VillageHallsWeek2026 we’re celebrating every hall that gives communities space to move and feel well! 💙 #VillageHalls #ConnectingCommunities #Health #Wellbeing

11 March is #YoungCarersActionDay! Support our call to make sure there's a Young Carers Lead in every school so young carers can have the same opportunities as their peers. Find out more: carers.org/ycad

Community First has achieved #DisabilityConfident Employer status, demonstrating our commitment to inclusive recruitment and workplace practices. We continue to remove barriers, support colleagues with disabilities, and progress toward becoming a Disability Confident Leader!

Outdoor Education Assistant & Premises Support wanted at Oxenwood and Linkenholt - sessional role (10–15 hrs/week Mar–Oct) with potential #instructor development. Some evenings/weekends required. Apply by 13 March 2026 communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies

Parent Carer Lead Jo represented Carers Together Wiltshire at WPCC SEND Information Event in Trowbridge on 07/02/26. The event was well attended and featured info stands, a workshop, free refreshments and the chance for Parent Carers to meet each other + professionals💚

💔 High blood pressure affects around 1 in 3 UK adults with no clear symptoms. It often goes undetected, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Come along to one of our drop-in sessions to get your blood pressure checked. bsw.icb.nhs.uk/bproadshows/ #StayWellBSW

Become a Carers’ Champion in Wiltshire. Support unpaid Carers in your community and join @wiltscouncil as a volunteer Carers’ Champion to make a real difference! 💚 Find out more and apply: 🔗 tinyurl.com/CarersChampion…

Community First is recruiting for a Carer Coordinator to support unpaid adult Carers as part of the Carers Together Wiltshire partnership. 🕒 Full‑time (36.5 hrs) | £26,463–£28,000 p/a 📍 Hybrid / Devizes ⏰ Apply by 2 Feb 2026 (9am) 🔗 communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies

💙 A Place to Pause in January 💙 Join the Carers Together Wiltshire Carer Drop-In for a warm cuppa, free refreshments & gentle conversation. 📅 Mon 19 Jan ⏰ 10–12 📍 St Paul’s Church, Salisbury If January feels tough, let us help make it a little lighter. 💚

Our office will close for the festive period today at 4pm (24/12/25) and reopen at 9am on 02/01/26. All voicemail messages and emails will be returned in the New Year. On behalf of the team, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄❤️

Community First is #recruiting a Community Grants Manager to manage grant programmes supporting local projects. Hours: 22.5/week | £28,203 FTE gross per annum (actual salary £17,385.41) + 7% pension contribution | Location: Hybrid Apply by 26 Jan 2026 🔗communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies

📢 Calling all Wiltshire-based voluntary and community organisations! Looking to boost your funding opportunities and increase your network? Book your place on the in-person Meet the Funder event on 15 January. Read more 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4a5F05M

Thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give Christmas Challenge for Wiltshire Young Carers! Together we raised over £6k to fund exciting respite activities in 2026 🎄⭐️ #ThankYou #ChristmasChallenge #YoungCarers

We are close to our #BigGive target for YAW Young Carers Service!⭐THANK YOU⭐ to everyone who’s helped us raise over £5,800! There’s still time to donate by 09/12/25 (noon) + your gift will be match-funded up to the target. Double your difference here 👇 tinyurl.com/YAWBigGive25

We’re halfway through The #BigGive Christmas Challenge supporting YAW Young Carers! Every donation this week is MATCH FUNDED, meaning your gift goes further to help Young Carers in Wiltshire 🎁⭐️ 🔗tinyurl.com/YAWBigGive25 #DoubleYourDifference