Building Bridges Awarded New Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund

Community First is pleased to announce that the Building Bridges Programme has secured continued funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, allowing delivery of the programme in Swindon and Wiltshire through to 2029. For more information, please see our news page or visit the Building Bridges website.

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Community First

Community First is a registered charity (288117) based in Devizes. As a member of Action with Communities in Rural England, we support people, places and communities across Wiltshire and Swindon. 

Our Vision

Vibrant Communities, Brighter Futures

Our Aims

Connecting Communities

Tackling Disadvantage

Encouraging Enterprise

Inspiring Ideas and Innovating

Annual Review 2024-2025

Annual Review 24/25

Our Annual Review and Celebration Publication is now available to view or download, with a summary of updates from across our programmes and services.

Community First – Year in Review 24/25

Our Services

Youth Action Wiltshire

Youth Action Wiltshire

YAW Young Carers

Splash

Project Inspire

Youth Club Support

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education

Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre

Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre

Employability Programmes

Building Bridges and Inspire Swindon

Community Development

Community Organising

Get Out Get Active

Transport & Link Schemes

Local Councils

Minibus Driver Awareness Training

Village Halls

Voice It, Hear It

Volunteering

Grants & Enterprise

Grants & Funding

Community Insurance

Bulk Oil Buying

Inspiring Ideas

Creative Services

Consultancy

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