Leigh, Wiltshire - Community Support

Community Support

This section provides links to community schemes, local initiatives and support groups with the aim of helping and supporting residents in Leigh and the surrounding villages.

To add, remove or amend a listing, visit our contact page. Last update: December 2019.

Give Blood

my.blood.co.uk/

0300 123 23 23

Check upcoming dates for local blood donations. The nearest blood donation locations are at Cricklade Town Hall, Purton Village Hall and the Church of Christ the Servant in Abbey Meads.

Herbert Protocol

www.wiltshire.police.uk/herbertprotocol

Worried about an elderly vulnerable person going missing? Does your loved one suffer with Alzheimer's? The Herbert Protocol can help. Working with Alzheimer's Support, Swindon Carers Centre and local authorities, we have created the Herbert Protocol.

Involve Swindon

www.involveswindon.co.uk/

A network of companies, bodies and voluntary organisations working together to encourage employees to give their time and develop their skills through volunteering in the local community.

Our Community Matters

Cricklade and Royal Wootton Bassett: ocm.wiltshire.gov.uk/rwb/

Malmesbury: ocm.wiltshire.gov.uk/malmesbury/

Interactive notice boards for news, events and volunteering opportunities. These pages provide people with information which everyone can use to highlight and discuss local news events and ideas.

Schoolreaders

www.schoolreaders.org

Helping local primary schools to search out volunteers who are willing to help target illiteracy in our children. There is a deficit of helpers in Wiltshire, so any support would be welcome.

Surviving Winter Grant

www.wiltshirecf.org.uk/survivingwinter2019

Wiltshire Community Foundation administer a Surviving Winter grant of £300 per person to help vulnerable residents pay for winter costs.

Wiltshire and Swindon Community Messaging

www.wiltsmessaging.co.uk/

Sign up to receive messages from the local police and fire services. Community Messages aims to improve the flow of information between emergency services and local residents.

Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust

wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk/

Providing a home security service for older and vulnerable people throughout Wiltshire. The charity also provides mobile workshops and offers advice on staying safe online.