Community First

Community First makes an important difference to people and places across Wiltshire and Swindon, helping to transform and strengthen communities and help support the people living within them. We have three key aims, strengthening communities, encouraging enterprise and tackling disadvantage. We make sure that vital community facilities and services are provided including village and community halls, play grounds and sports facilities, youth clubs, local councils, community voice and engagement, community transport and Link Schemes and support individuals through services such as Inspire and Young Carers to ensure resilience. Founded in 1965, Community First is a registered charity and a private company limited by guarantee. With the aim of strengthening communities, growing communities and tackling disadvantage across Wiltshire and Swindon, a team of professional staff provides technical advice, practical support and grant aid to promote local initiatives. Community First also manages countywide programmes bringing benefits to local people, informing and influencing policy makers in the development of rural policies and practices. Community First is a Registered Charity No: 288117 and a Company Limited by Guarantee Reg. No: 1757334 England.