Posts tagged under Community

Posted: 11.6.2026

State of the Sector Survey 2026

Every year, the State of the Sector survey gives us a vital snapshot of the voluntary and community sector in Wiltshire.

Posted: 3.6.2026

Volunteer Fair Connects Community with Local Opportunities

We were delighted to host our Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, bringing together organisations and members of the community keen to make a difference through volunteering.

Posted: 3.6.2026

Professional Skills Can Be Transformative

The power that drives charities and voluntary groups comes from passionate volunteers and tiny teams working incredibly hard

Posted: 21.5.2026

Celebrating Volunteers' Week: Cultivating Community with the F3 Project

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the F3 Project, a brilliant volunteer‑led community garden growing fresh fruit and veg for the Salisbury Pantry and local community...

Posted: 30.4.2026

NAVCA Conference 2026

As a local infrastructure organisation, Wessex Community Action is a proud member of NAVCA, and this month we attended their annual conference in Birmingham.

Posted: 30.4.2026

Wessex Community Action’s Response To Challenges Facing Our Local VCSE Sector

Three Wiltshire charities have permanently closed in the first months of 2026 - a stark and deeply concerning signal about the pressures facing our local voluntary sector.

Posted: 22.6.2026

Small Charities. Big Impact - Celebrating Small Charity Week 22-29 June

Across the county, small charities are rooted in their communities. They listen. They respond. They step in where they’re needed most. Whether it’s supporting people through a crisis...

Posted: 29.9.2026

Some Volunteering Roles Really Are Odd Jobs

There are many random volunteering opportunities in Wiltshire, showing that volunteering doesn’t have to be predictable. There are roles that offer fun while doing some good.

Posted: 1.10.2026

Shaping the Future of the Voluntary Sector in Wiltshire

Last Monday (21st September), we were delighted to welcome colleagues from across Wiltshire's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to Devizes for our Shaping the Future o

Posted: 1.10.2026

Salisbury 'Changemakers' Honoured in 800th Anniversary Celebrations

Over the centuries, people in the ancient City of Salisbury have always volunteered to give their time, knowledge and energy freely to help others. As part of the celebrations for the 800...