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Hart and Rushmoor Voluntary Sector Forum - 6 July, Hart Civic Offices

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Hart and Rushmoor Voluntary Sector Forum - 6 July, Hart Civic Offices

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We look forward to welcoming you to our next Voluntary Sector Forum on Monday 6 July 10.00-12.30 at the Hart Civic Offices in Fleet, GU51 4AE. The theme is Health and we will include presentations on The Hampshire and Isle of Wight VCSE Health and Care Alliance, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance, and Vision 4 Youth's Youth Social Prescribing service. In their 40th year, we will also have a presentation from Accessible Boating. To book a place, please use this link.

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Up to £400 for small charitable projects in England, Scotland and Wales that improve Health, Place or Skills for families, with decisions made locally by the bakery or depot closest to the applicant’s postcode. Grants run on a quarterly cycle, with the next round opening 17 August 2026, and all funded activity must take place after the award has been made, with applications submitted online via CAF (The Charities Aid Foundation). More detail at this link. This is an open scheme - other grant programmes will have different eligibility criteria related to location etc.

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Please support your Here for Hart directory by adding the resources from the Partner Communications Pack to your social media, noticeboards or newsletters. Over 500 community services - including yours - are listed to help professionals and residents find the services they need. Resources are available to download here: Partner comms pack - directory (Shared with partners Includes: - a special 'we're on the directory' logo - social media post - poster - leaflet - email signature banner - display screen

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The site for the new Frimley Park Hospital was announced on 16 June - which will be on part of the land at Pine Ridge Golf Club in Frimley, owned by local charity Frimley Fuel Allotments.  There are opportunities to provide feedback in person or online, including some local community events:

Tuesday 30 June - Church Crookham Community Centre 18.30 - 20.00

Wednesday 1 July - Online public webinar 18.30-20.0

Thursday 2 July - Farnborough Football Club 12.30-14.00

Saturday 18 July - Pop-up stand at Camberley Town Centre Summer Party 10.00-16.00

Full details about how to register for one of the upcoming community events or to submit your views via the online survey, as well as further detail about proposed plans at this link.

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On 21 May 2026, the government increased the approved mileage rate for employees and volunteers using their personal vehicles for business / volunteering purposes. For cars and vans, the new rate is 55p for the first 10,000 miles and 25p per mile over that. The rate changes applies for the whole of the 2026-27 tax year and so will apply retrospectively to all miles travelled since 5 April 2026. Further details at this link.

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Hampshire County Council Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Survey

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Hampshire County Council Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Survey

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Hampshire County Council would like you to tell them where you would like to see public on-street EV charging facilities installed. Hampshire County Council are collecting this data to help identify where the demand is greatest for further roll out of public charging infrastructure. See more information and link to survey here.

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From July to September, Fleet Phoenix will be running FOUR summer projects. With FREE BBQ, FREE inflatables, team games and more, it is a great place for young people to hang out over the summer.

The Lea – Lea Green, Larmer Close, Fleet. Mondays from 20 July - 24 August. 6 - 7:30pm. This is a junior project for young people up to the age of 14 years old. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Fleet Lions Club.

Hook – Hartlett’s Park, Ravenscroft, Hook. Tuesday from 21 July - 25 August. 4 - 5:30pm. This is a junior project for young people up to the age of 14 years old. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Hook Parish Council.

The Views – The Views, Fleet. Thursdays from 23 July to the 27 August. 6-8pm. This project is for under 18’s (recommended minimum age of 14). Sponsored by Fleet Lions Club.

Church Crookham – Green open space behind the Cookham Community Centre, Boyce Road, Church Crookham. Fridays from 24 July - 28 August. 6-7:30pm. This is a junior project for young people up to the age of 14 years old. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Church Crookham Parish Council.

See more information at this link.

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Network Rail - Community Tree Planting Fund

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Network Rail - Community Tree Planting Fund

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The Tree Council and Network Rail are once again working in partnership to support a new season of community tree planting. For the 2026/27 planting season, grants of between £2,500 and £10,000 are available per application. They are looking to support well-planned tree planting projects that will directly benefit people, communities and wildlife.

The following organisations can apply:

Local authorities

Charities & other NGOs

Community groups

Education institutions

Individual landowners

Desirable project criteria:

Close proximity to the Network Rail network lines or stations).

Contribution to climate resilience (e.g. riparian planting, sustainable drainage in urban areas).

Part of a wider initiative or partnership (eg environmental, social).

Youth involvement, including skills training or enterprise elements.

Collaboration with a Tree Warden Network or other local community groups.

Use of sustainable, recyclable, non-polluting, and low impact resources and materials for tree protection.

The deadline for applications in round one is 19 July 2026. See further information at this link.

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Young Adult Carers' Visit to Heckfield Estates

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Young Adult Carers' Visit to Heckfield Estates

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We love this photo taken by one of our young adult carers on a recent visit to Heckfield Estates - young adult carers are young people aged 16-25 years with a caring responsibility for someone else in their household. We are extremely appreciative of the time given by members of staff at Heckfield Place and the Home Farm to talk to young adult carers about careers in the hospitality, horticultural and farming industries. To see more great photos, please follow Hart & Rushmoor Young Carers on Facebook or Instagram. Or see our web-pages for more details on how we support young carers living locally from 7 years upwards.

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A big thank you to the enthusiastic staff team at EDMI who joined us on two days during Volunteers Week to help repaint our Annexe Counselling Rooms at Odiham Cottage Hospital and do a range of essential tasks at Hart's Community Garden. It is very much appreciated!

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Sunday Morning Yoga Sessions @ Hart’s Community Garden July to September 

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Sunday Morning Yoga Sessions @ Hart’s Community Garden July to September 

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Amber Wellbeing have used Hart’s Community Garden as a venue for outdoor wellbeing sessions for several summer seasons, and we are pleased to be hosting their Sunday morning monthly outdoor yoga sessions for early risers! Further detail in the image to the right. Suitable for all levels from beginners upwards. To book a place (£7.50 per session), please go to this weblink https://amberwellbeing.uk/book-your-session
If you would like to use Hart’s Community Garden as a venue for a one-off or regular wellbeing activity or meeting space, then do email hcg@hartvolaction.org.uk to discuss your ideas and to arrange a visit.

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The Arnold Clark Community Fund offers funding rounds throughout the year focusing on their 3 main priorities:

Gear Up For Sport (supporting youth sports teams)

Community Support

Cost of Living Support

Please review their timeline to see which grant opportunity is open when. Here is what is planned for the remainder of 2026.

July: Gear Up for Sport - training equipment.

August: Community Support - arts & culture, animal welfare.

September: Community Support - education, youth groups & clubs, community enhancement, sustainability enhancement.

October: Cost of Living Support - food banks, toy banks, homelessness & poverty relief.

Project applicants must be located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch (of which there are number in the South East and London). The maximum grant amount is £2,500.

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Fleet & District Carnival Day is Saturday 4 July, starting with the Grand Procession at 12.00 along Fleet High Street. The theme is MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES and the Carnival Charity of the Year as chosen by the people of Fleet is Sebastian’s Action Trust. Stalls, music and a dog show all follow in Calthorpe Park. You can view a full copy of the Fleet & District Carnival programme at this link.

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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) - North East Hampshire

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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) - North East Hampshire

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Two of our member organisations will be running summer holiday activities under the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) initiative supported by Hampshire County Council. Free places are available to children receiving free school meals. The charge for non-HAF places vary.

RMD Adventure Learning CIC - Summer Holiday Progamme in Odiham. For children and young people in School Years 4–11. Taking place across four weeks during the summer holidays at the Baker Hall, each session will combine adventure, creativity, teamwork, and wellbeing through a wide range of exciting activities. Young people can enjoy experiences such as bushcraft, Nerf Academy, arts and crafts, sports, water activities, climbing, cooking, nature exploration, team challenges, and much more. £30 per session (11.00-15.00) for non-HAF places.

Vision 4 Youth - Youth club sessions in Yateley for 11-16 year olds which include many different activities (art, sports, cooking, use of the youth club games and a hot meal). The club is open for four weeks, Monday-Thursday, with a variety of activities each day to suit all interests.

Running from 12.00-17.00. £16 per session for non-HAF places.

There will be different activities on different days including:

Dance lessons

Sports coaches - netball, football, cricket, boxing

Well-being support

Special guests

Plus crafts and cooking activities each day

For details about all of the school holiday provision across Hart and Rushmoor, go to this link.

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Mustard Seed Autism Trust & Odiham Cottage Hospital Charity Shops - Fashion Show - 4 July

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Mustard Seed Autism Trust & Odiham Cottage Hospital Charity Shops - Fashion Show - 4 July

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Tickets are now on sale for the Charity Fashion Show on Saturday 4th July at the Cross Barn Odiham! Complimentary glass of fizz, catwalk, clothes shopping, bar and raffle. Fundraising in aid of Mustard Seed and Odiham Cottage Hospital. It's going to be FABULOUS! Get your tickets here.

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It's the Wilder Hook Annual Bioblitz on Mitchell's field on Sunday 12 July. Join Wilder Hook for some citizen science. Whatever your skill level you can help survey Mitchell's Field with the support of experts in a number of areas, and books, lenses, nets and other tools to try out. Results will be collated and sent to HBIC (Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre). Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult. Join the Bioblitz or pop along and say hello and Wilder Hook can tell you what they are doing, and can show you how to record your finds! For more information contact wilder.hook.hart@gmail.com To keep in touch, join the Wilder Hook Facebook Group

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Please join Friends of Oakley Park for their Summer Fete on Saturday 18 July. Full details about all of the Fete activity in the poster above.

Can you help support this event? Friends of Oakley Park would be most grateful for any donations of Cakes, Soft Toys, Books, Games, Garden Plants and Toys. They also need help on the day with erecting and dismantling gazebos, and running stalls and activities. Please email fete@oakleypark.org.uk or text 07918596593

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Starburst Theatre - Aladdin Auditions - 19 July - Pre-registration by 6 July

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Starburst Theatre - Aladdin Auditions - 19 July - Pre-registration by 6 July

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Can you picture yourself as the ambitious Aladdin, the dazzling dame Widow Twankey, or the awful Abanazar? From lead roles to the dancing ensemble, there's something for everyone who wants to take part in the festive fun this Christmas with Starburst Theatre.

Show dates: 11-28 December 2026

Audition Date: Sunday, 19 July

Registration date: by 6 July
Location: The Harlington, Fleet
Who can audition?: All experience levels welcome (you must at least 8 years old by 1 December 2026, there is no maximum age limit).

Audition packs sent out on 6 July with further information. Please make sure you pre-register by this date to ensure you don't miss out. Registration link here.

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National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment 

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National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment 

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The National Lottery Awards for All England - Environment fund is available to community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.

You can use the funding to:

start a new activity or continue an existing one

help your organisation adapt to new challenges

run one-off events that have a clear environmental benefit.

They’re looking to fund projects that:

help people connect with and care for nature in their area

make a positive difference to the environment

Funding from £300 up to £20,000 is available. Please note you cannot apply for this fund, if you have a current Awards for All grant. This fund is open to community and charitable organisations, town and parish councils, local authorities, and schools. Full details at this link.

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School for Social Entrepreneurs - Social Investment Programme

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School for Social Entrepreneurs - Social Investment Programme

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Social Investment Gateway Programme

Thinking about social investment, but not sure if your organisation is ready? SSE’s Social Investment Gateway Programme could help you take the next step. Delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs with support from Access – The Foundation for Social Investment, this free 12-month programme supports charities, social enterprises and community organisations to grow their trading income and prepare for social investment.

Participants will receive tailored learning, peer coaching, investment surgeries, expert insight and opportunities to connect with social investors. There is also the opportunity to access a Match Trading™ grant of up to £18,000 or a repayable grant of up to £24,000. The Social Investment Gateway Programme is for organisations that:

have applied for, or are planning to apply for, social investment, usually within the next three years

have an active trading model, with plans to grow over the next year

need additional support to become ready for social investment, for example with market development, pricing and sales, financial strategy, systems, governance, impact or risk

have an annual income of above £100,000

Closing date to apply - 17 July 2026.

Full details at this link.

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The Belgae Trust is a small family-run charitable trust which was founded in 2016 and which supports a range of different causes relating to the personal interest of the board members. Priority is given to applications for activity within Hampshire (and occasionally for charities from adjacent counties, but not further afield). The maximum that the Belgae Trust can support is £3,000 for project-based applications only (ie not ongoing overheads). The Belgae Trust's priorities are:

Information Technology: Advancing public understanding of information technology.

Social Care: Promoting mental and emotional health.

Education: Helping to remove barriers to educational advancement amongst young people in this country.

Arts: Supporting community small arts organisations.

Environment: Promoting the conservation of the environment for the benefit of the public.

To apply for a grant, please complete the expression of interest form available at this link.

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The CPF Trust is a grant-making charity. Grants are made at the discretion of their trustees. Most grants are in the £1,000 to £3,000 range. They mainly support charities operating in the following areas: the arts, education, support for carers and older people, early intervention projects for disadvantaged children and young people, animal welfare and health and disability. Details on how to apply by email are on the website. Closing date to apply - 30 September 2026.

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The WCIT Charity is a national charity whose purpose is to use the power of tech for impact through digital inclusion, education, charitable, and public engagement initiatives across the entire UK.

As an IT charity, all projects they fund must make use of information technology, and must relate to one or more of their priority areas

Education

Inclusion

IT for charities

Public understanding of IT

Projects need to demonstrate an innovative use of IT, be scalable for wider replication, and be sustainable over time.

Projects funded are usually up to £15,000.

Applications for funding may be submitted at any time and are considered at one of four meetings a year.

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Summer Fete at Hart's Community Garden in Edenbrook Country Park, Fleet, 11 July, 12.00-16.00

Come and see our community garden in full bloom on Saturday 11 July, and enjoy browsing for plants, crafts and much more.  See this link for further details on how to find us.

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The Fleet Lions 18th Beerfest is happening on 1 August at the Harlington in Fleet. Book tickets in advance for either session

Lunchtime: 11:00 - 15.00

Evening: 17.30 - 21.30

40 Real Ales & Ciders (local & afar!)

Gin Bar

Hog Roast + freshly cooked Pizzas

Great Music

£18 per person. Adults only

Full details and ticket booking link here.

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Phyllis Tuckwell's Motor Show - 2 August

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Phyllis Tuckwell's Motor Show - 2 August

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Phyllis Tuckwell's Motor Show has been invited back to a wonderful private venue in Churt, Surrey, for 2026. What was so special is that the owners of this venue, Robert & Tanya Lewis have a magnificent collection of over 60 pristine classic cars, over 100 petrol pumps and thousands of pieces of memorabilia, and they kindly allow exclusive access to view their collection for Motor Show supporters.

Date 2 August. Exhibitors arrive by 9.00.

Early Bird Exhibitor Registration Fees: Cars/Vehicles £25, Motorcycles/Scooters £15, Campervans - £25.

Attendee Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now - £30 per vehicle (gains entrance for the vehicle, driver and all passengers to the show and private museum) - £20 per motorcycle (gains entrance for the motorcycle, driver and passenger to the show and private museum). Full details at this link.

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Parity For Disability Medway Drive Project Update

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Parity For Disability Medway Drive Project Update

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Parity for Disability are close to reaching their £30,000 fundraising appeal towards the costs of refurbishing their new day centre venue in Farnborough, which will open later this year. To make a donation, please go to this Justgiving l ink. They also have an Amazon Wishlist of small-scale equipment and supplies they will need for their new venue. For more information about the Medway Drive Project go to this link.

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Sewing for Sustainability Workshop - Hart Eco Hub - 18 July

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Sewing for Sustainability Workshop - Hart Eco Hub - 18 July

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Sewing for Sustainability Workshop

Hart Eco Hub - Saturday 18 July

10.00 - 14.30

Free to attend - adults aged 19 years+

This workshop is designed to build participants’ confidence in using sewing as a practical tool for sustainable living. Learners will develop knowledge of ethical materials and how to source and repurpose fabrics from existing textiles. Learners will gain foundational hand-sewing skills and learn key repair techniques, enabling them to extend the life of garments or upcycle them for different purposes. Learners will practice the most common type of seams and seam finishes that are used within construction and repair of garments. Learners will also create a small tote bag using a recycled items of clothing. Please bring the following with you - Sewing machine, Pins, Needles, Thread, Fabric Scissors, Dressmaker's Tape Measure, Bobbins, Items of Clothing to be recycled as a tote bag, Bias Binding, which when pressed with an iron is 1cm wide.

Previous knowledge or experience: How to operate a sewing machine.

Booking link here

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