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Hartley Wintney Voluntary Care Group -  Singing for the Mind

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Hartley Wintney Voluntary Care Group -  Singing for the Mind

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The Hartley Wintney Voluntary Care Group has places available at its weekly Singing for the Mind sessions. These sessions are open to anyone living with dementia, their family, carers and friends.  There is no need to tell them in advance that you plan to attend, so please just come along on any Wednesday - 1.30-3.30 at Hartley Wintney Football Club. The sessions are run by a professional music facilitator and there is a charge of £5 per session for either someone coming alone or for two people attending together. See also this link.

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Cyber Essentials for Charities - online webinar 23 June

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Cyber Essentials for Charities - online webinar 23 June

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The Community Infrastructure Partnership of Hampshire charities, including Hart Voluntary Action, is running a Cyber Awareness course provided by the South East Cyber Resilience Centre on 23 June. This is an online event 14.00-15.00 and free to attend. To book a place please go to this link.

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Inclusion Education - Your Future Starts Here - 16 April, Basingstoke

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Inclusion Education - Your Future Starts Here - 16 April, Basingstoke

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Inclusive Pathways – Inclusion Innovation Event at the Apollo Hotel, Basingstoke - 16 April - 2pm–5pm (young people & families 3pm–5pm).

What the event is about

Growing up and preparing for adulthood can feel confusing, overwhelming or full of barriers, especially if you are neurodivergent, managing health needs, or have had a tough time with confidence or connection. What if every young person could imagine a future that feels exciting, possible and truly theirs, no matter their needs, strengths or story?

At the Inclusive Pathways event, you will hear from some inspiring keynote speakers from 2pm.  At 3pm, your students, young people and their families are invited to join the main part of the event where you’ll find a space designed with young people in mind to:

Visit stands from education, technology and wellbeing partners.

Meet employers offering real opportunities like tasters, behind‑the‑scenes visits and micro‑placements.

Explore different pathways into work, college or training.

This isn’t a typical careers fair, it’s an interactive, energising, “see what’s possible” event.

Ticket booking link here.

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Crondall Bowls Club - Introduction to Bowls - 18 April

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Crondall Bowls Club - Introduction to Bowls - 18 April

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Crondall Bowls Club are offering an Introduction to Bowls event on Saturday 18 April. Do get in touch if you would like to give bowls a go!.

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Victoria's Promise Curry & Quiz Night - 22 April, Hook

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Victoria's Promise Curry & Quiz Night - 22 April, Hook

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Curry & Quiz Night – 22nd April 2026

Join Victoria's Promise for a night of delicious flavours and friendly competition!

Date: Wednesday, 22nd April - 6.30pm

Location: Hook Tandoori

Price: £32.50 per person

Enjoy a mouth-watering curry (2 courses) while putting your knowledge to the test in a fun quiz night. Tickets now on sale.

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RocknRoll Bingo Night for DogsnHomes - 27 April, Dogmersfield

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RocknRoll Bingo Night for DogsnHomes - 27 April, Dogmersfield

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Fundraising event for local dog-rehoming charity DogsnHomes at the Queens Head pub in Dogmersfield on the 27 April. Please email Karen to book tickets.

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Mental Health Awareness Day - 14 April, The Harlington, Fleet

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Mental Health Awareness Day - 14 April, The Harlington, Fleet

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We are very pleased to be working in partnership with Hart Rotary Club to put on a Mental Health Awareness Event in Fleet on the afternoon of 14 April. This event is particularly focusing on support for young adults aged 17-30 years, and their wider family and friendship group. An app for the event is also being developed to keep people interested in this event up to date with who will be there on the day. If you would like a stall at the event, and have not already been approached, please contact Caroline at HVA. Further details about the event at this link. We will send out a programme and poster very soon for you to share with people you know would be interested to attend. Thank you!

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Fleet Lions' Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours - 4 May, Elvetham Heath

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Fleet Lions' Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours - 4 May, Elvetham Heath

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Fleet Lions' 39th Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours will be back again at The Key Car Park, Elvetham Heath, Fleet, GU51 1HA. They expect to have several hundred amazing bikes which will have a fabulous ride out at 11:00am before returning for judging by 2.15pm. So bring your bike along and join them. Or just come along to have a look at them. Riders arrive between 9:30am and 10:30am. Hot rolls and drinks will be available. More detail at this link.

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National Armed Forces Day 2026: 27-28 June, Aldershot

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National Armed Forces Day 2026: 27-28 June, Aldershot

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Be part of the Armed Forces Day National Event. Rushmoor Borough Council are leading on the organisation of the National Armed Forces Day Event on 27-28 June, which this year will be held in Aldershot. Further details below.

Ways to get involved:

Event Volunteer

Taking part in the military parade

Doing a performance or display

Being a stallholder at the event

Whether you are a veteran, charity, performer, business or a volunteer, Rushmoor Borough Council would love to hear from you! The deadline for registering your interest is Tuesday 7 April, to find out more go to RBC's Armed Forces Day National Event 2026 page.

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Hart Voluntary Action’s Family Counselling service is confidential and open to families across Hart & Rushmoor. In up to 6 sessions (depending on family need), the Family Counselling service provides a safe space for families to express & explore their feelings. Hart Voluntary Action's Family Counselling Services is free to access. Full details on our website.

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Our Hart & Rushmoor Young Carers service is working with local communications company North50 to develop their social media presence. With the number of young carers engaged with the service on track to reach 200 this year, the need to raise their profile is greater than ever. The aim is to raise awareness of what the Hart & Rushmoor Young Carers service provides, to help communication with young carers and their wider family, and to improve some of the practical arrangements of managing young carers' off-site activities. To get an insight into the wide range of support our staff/volunteer team offers young carers and young adult carers in NE Hampshire, follow them on:

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

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After a long time of searching, Parity for Disability have secured a new permanent site in Farnborough, which will replace their Camberley day service location that has been operating from rooms in a local church hall. They are now raising funds to refurbish the building so it can become a dedicated, fully accessible and purpose-designed space for their students. Every contribution will help them create a better environment for the people they support. To find out more and learn how you can help, visit their website. To donate, please visit their JustGiving page

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NAVCA - Devolution/ Local Government Reorganisation Resources 

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NAVCA - Devolution/ Local Government Reorganisation Resources 

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NAVCA, our umbrella organisation, has just launched a new website to help our sector and the public sector learn more about local government organisation and devolution, with good examples of how the voluntary and community sector are engaging with the process. This will be run alongside a dedicated campaign in partnership with the Local Government Association to get resources to local councils and the six new strategic authorities in the devolution priority areas, including Hampshire & Solent.  We at HVA will also keep you updated on the latest news and how this might affect our local voluntary and community sector in the north of Hampshire.

It was announced on 25 March that Local Government Reorganisation will result in 4 unitary authorities for mainland Hampshire + the Isle of Wight. Hart will become part of North Hampshire along with Basingstoke & Deane and Rushmoor. See Hart District Council press release here.

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The Eden Project has just launched its resources pack and further information and ideas for getting your local community together for the Big Lunch and/or the Big Help Out between 5-8 June. More detail at this link.

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Citizens Advice Hart - Financial Resilience Service

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Citizens Advice Hart - Financial Resilience Service

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Citizens Advice Hart has launched a new Financial Resilience community advice service. Their dedicated Community Team will be delivering tailored information and skills sessions directly to community groups across Hart. These sessions are designed to reflect the unique needs of each group they work with. Sessions can be adapted our sessions to suit different audiences, ensuring the advice and support provided is both useful and impactful. Topics may include budgeting, managing debt, understanding benefits, planning for financial stability or getting online, scams and staying safe.

This project offers both one to one guidance and group learning opportunities in a non-judgmental and accessible way, covering:

Preparing a household budget

How to maximise income

How to reduce expenditure (shopping around for energy, broadband, food, and other essentials)

The importance of opening a bank account and, where possible, saving for a rainy day

The importance of avoiding high-cost credit and dealing with debts proactively

Recognising and avoiding scams and financial abuse

Knowing where to find timely help. This can help prevent crisis situations in future, whether linked to health or other life challenges

Get involved:

If you’re part of a community group and would like to learn more or book a session, please get in touch.

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Kebur Garden Materials - Community Project 2026

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Kebur Garden Materials - Community Project 2026

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Entries for Kebur Community Project Awards are now open until 1 May. Know an unloved space that could be transformed for the community and local wildlife? If you’re working on a community garden or outdoor space in Surrey, North East Hampshire or South East Berkshire, then do complete the application form at this link. Materials must be used by 31 March 2027.

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School for Social Entrepreneurs: Trading for Good: Community Business Programme 2026

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School for Social Entrepreneurs: Trading for Good: Community Business Programme 2026

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If you're running a business for community benefit, based in England, then find out how this programme can help you strengthen your income and your impact.
📚 Unparalleled Learning Experience
11 learning sessions are spaced out over 12 months — both online and offline.
💷 Match Trading™ Grant
Fuel your business growth with the Match Trading™ grant, offering up to 4,000, proven to support the development of trading income streams, promoting financial sustainability and enabling you to reinvest in your community.
🤝 Ready-Made Support Network
Join a cohort of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to community betterment. Benefit from peer-to-peer learning, expert insights, and become part of the extensive network of over 3,000 SSE fellows.
📅 Programme runs: Oct 2026 - Oct 2027

Register your interest by 12 April at this link.

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National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000. The Heritage Fund supports projects that value, care for and sustain heritage for everyone across the UK, now and in the future.  Heritage can mean different things to different people. It can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations.

This could include nature and habitats, historic buildings and environments, or cultures, traditions and people’s memories. Explore a wide range of the types of heritage that your project could include.

National Lottery Heritage Grants can support a broad range of activities and direct project costs, such as:

volunteer expenses, new staff posts and training costs

capital works, repair, maintenance and conservation

professional fees, event costs and activities to strengthen your organisation

acquisition of heritage and costs associated with the purchase

costs to join Fit for the Future, a UK-wide environmental sustainability network

Full details about this grant programme at this link.

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Co-op Foundation - Green Opportunities Fund

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Co-op Foundation - Green Opportunities Fund

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The Co-op Foundation are looking for organisations that are influencing young people aged 14-20 to pursue green careers through initiatives such as workshops, campaigns, mentoring, or social media initiatives.

They welcome applications from:

Charities

Community Interest Companies (CICs)

Co-operatives

Community Benefit Societies

More detail at this link.

Closing date - 17 April mid-day.

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Local volunteer led groups, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £3,500 to deliver cycling events to get people back on their bikes this summer.

The Big Bike Revival Programme will support organisations across England to deliver a summer programme of activity that will encourage people who do not currently cycle to consider either starting or returning to cycling.

This includes people experiencing:

· social, economic and health deprivation

· people from diverse backgrounds

· those facing complex challenges

The programme supports three types of events:

· Fix Events – offers basic services to repair cycles and provides essential checks to ensure cycles are safe to ride

· Learn Events – offers instruction, training or skills for adults to learn to maintain or repair their cycle or learn cycle skills to help them feel safer when cycling

· Ride Events – offers led rides for adults to practise cycling locally

The funding, which is made available by the Department for Transport, can be spent on anything that supports the delivery of events such as staffing, promotional costs, equipment, consumables and volunteer transport.

The closing date for applications is 1 June 2026. More detail at this link.

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A UK-wide initiative offering grants of up to £3,000 to support local community projects that bring people together and make a positive difference. Eligible nominations can come from community groups, local residents or not for profit organisations, and projects may include inclusive sports equipment, community garden supplies, village hall improvements, food bank equipment, or activities that brighten community spaces. Caremark will shortlist 12 projects (one per UK region) for a public vote on social media. Deadline: 23:59 on 31 May 26. Full details and application form at this link.

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Yateley & District Lions Club May Fayre - 4 May, Yateley Green

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Yateley & District Lions Club May Fayre - 4 May, Yateley Green

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If you would like to join this event or want to know more please use the following email contacts:

General: enquiries@yateleylions.co.uk

Stallholders: events@yateleylions.co.uk

Vehicle Show: carshow@yateleylions.co.uk

Car Boot Sale: enquiries@yateleylions.co.uk

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4AIR, the aviation sustainability solutions company, has delivered a fully electric Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft to Aerobility, marking a first-of-its-kind global initiative, for a 12-month sponsorship that brings together electric aviation, accessibility, and purpose-driven flight training. The two-seater aircraft is now based at Aerobility's HQ at Blackbushe Airport, and will be used by Aerobility to provide flight training and flying experiences for people living with disabilities. The Pipistrel Velis Electro is the world’s first certified electric-powered, zero emissions aircraft. More detail at this link.

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The A Million Acts of Hope Community Hub is now live! Across the UK, communities are already doing incredible things to support one another every day - from running youth groups and staffing food banks to hosting local events and neighbourhood initiatives.
From 13 – 20 May, A Million Acts of Hope is bringing these everyday acts together - showing that care, connection and community are stronger than the divisions that often dominate the headlines.
The Community Hub is now live, offering ideas, resources and simple ways for community groups to take part.
Groups can:
🔹Connect existing activity during the Week of Action in May.
🔹Share stories of people and actions that inspire hope locally.
🔹Host a community activity or event if they choose.

More details at this link.

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Football Foundation grants are available to football clubs, schools, councils and local sports associations under the following categories:

Lionesses HERe to Play Fund

Goalposts

Catering units

Portable floodlights

Storage containers

Changing pavilions and clubhouses

3G pitch maintenance machinery and equipment

Fencing

3G pitches

Creation of new grass pitches

Small-sided facility improvements

Grass pitch improvement

Grass pitch drainage

Grass pitch maintenance machinery and equipment

Play zones

Hubs

Active through football

Full details at this link.

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CPRE Hampshire Art Exhibition & Sale 16-18 May

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CPRE Hampshire Art Exhibition & Sale 16-18 May

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As the Campaign to Protect Rural England marks its 100th anniversary, CPRE Hampshire is unveiling an inspiring new art exhibition at the Amanda Aldous Fine Art Gallery near Basingstoke.

Private View: exclusive private viewing of the CPRE Centenary Art Exhibition on Friday 15 May. Tickets are £25 and include complimentary drinks and canapés.

Opening Times: the exhibition will be open to the public on:

Saturday 16 May from 10am – 4pm

Sunday 17 May from 10am – 4pm

Monday 18 May from 10am – 1pm

Location: Amanda Aldous Fine Art Gallery, Middlewood House, Weston Corbett, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2PB.

Guided Walks: Alongside the exhibition, there willl be guided walks on 17 & 18 May through the surrounding countryside to experience the landscapes that inspired the artists. Further information at this l ink.

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NHS, Voluntary and Community Sector and local government partners across Hampshire are working together to create a Dementia Strategy. The Strategy will set out a coordinated approach to improving outcomes across the full dementia pathway – Preventing Well, Diagnosing Well, Living Well, Supporting Well, and Dying Well.

It is vital that this work is shaped by the experiences of people living with dementia, unpaid carers, families, and professionals. We invite your participation and encourage you to share this survey with your networks.

Take part: Hampshire Dementia Strategy survey

Duration: 10 minutes

Closes: 11:59pm, Sunday 12 April 2026

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The Wolfson Foundation - Funding for Places

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The Wolfson Foundation - Funding for Places

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The Wolfson Foundation’s main grants programme provides funding for capital initiatives, i.e. buildings (new build or refurbishment) and equipment. It funds a broad ranges of organisations in the fields of education, science and medicine, health and disability, heritage, humanities and the arts.

Further information on funding criteria for different types of organisations can be found on the `Funding for places’ page of the foundation’s website.

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Community Asset Transfer Toolkit for Sports Facilities

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Community Asset Transfer Toolkit for Sports Facilities

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Buddle - an online resource for sports clubs and community organisations - have recently released the Community Asset Transfer Toolkit - their guide to taking charge of your own (sports) facilities. The Community Asset Transfer Toolkit is designed to support clubs and community organisations who are planning to, or are in the process of, taking on their own facility through a Community Asset Transfer (CAT).  The tool outlines the key stages of the CAT process and is designed to help organisations:

understand what a CAT is

identify the key requirements needed to ensure they’re ready to take on a CAT

prepare effectively for a CAT and understand when professional support may be required

access guidance on how to effectively run and manage their facility after completing a CAT.

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The Merriman Charitable Foundation is a small, UK-based family foundation providing grants to organisations working within 3 key focus areas.

1. Young people & employability (UK)

Helping young people who are not engaged in employment, education or training (NEET), or at risk of becoming disengaged—to improve their employability and future prospects. Initiatives that expand educational experience for young people.

2. International development (overseas)

Overseas projects tackling poverty and sustainable development, with a particular interest in:

Empowering women and young people

Expanding access to quality education

Supporting environmentally and socially beneficial enterprises

3. Environment & conservation (UK & overseas)

In the UK, a particular interest in community-led projects that deliver social and environmental impact, for example:

Community energy projects with a social impact

Repair and reuse schemes that build local skills while extending the life of resources

Initiatives reducing food waste while building community food skils

More details at this link.

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