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"Stand-up & Spice" Fundraiser Evening for Hart Voluntary Action - 5 March

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"Stand-up & Spice" Fundraiser Evening for Hart Voluntary Action - 5 March

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Please do support Hart Voluntary Action at their "Stand-up & Spice" fundraising event at the Spice Merchant in Crookham Village on Thursday 5 March. Tickets are £30 per person to include a Thai meal. Ticket reservations by contacting karensfundraising@gmail.com. This event is kindly sponsored by Jessica Sharp Photography. There will also be a raffle on the night. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!

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Avon Tyrell Outdoor Centre - Adventures Away from Home - Free Day Visits

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Avon Tyrell Outdoor Centre - Adventures Away from Home - Free Day Visits

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There are dates still available in February and March for small groups of young people to take part in Adventures Away from Home at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre, New Forest. Hundreds of young people have already taken part in outdoor learning through day visits in the amazing New Forest National Park. This fund is for young people 11-18 years old (or up to 25 with SEND). Adventures Away from Home aims to build young people’s socio-emotional skills, resilience, confidence, and positive relationships through nature and shared experiences and experience safe opportunities for growth, wellbeing, and physical activity. Full details at this link.

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Local charity fundraising event opportunity @ The Spice Merchant

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Local charity fundraising event opportunity @ The Spice Merchant

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As you will see from our Hart Voluntary Action news, we are having our first charity fundraising event at the Spice Merchant on 5 March, through a connection we have made with Karen Potts. Karen is open to receiving expressions of interest from other local charities which are operating in the Fleet area to be a charity beneficiary of future "Stand-Up & Spice" events. She can probably take on two more charities, but does need a guarantee that your charity can sell tickets for their event (ideally at least 20 tickets) with the rest going to regular attendees and existing contacts. If you are interested, then please email Karen Future dates are planned for May, September, October, November and December. Funds raised are likely to be c. £600 for a full house (50 people). If you do contact Karen, please mention that you heard about this opportunity through Hart Voluntary Action!

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CityFibre Community Fund - Small Grants Applications

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CityFibre Community Fund - Small Grants Applications

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CityFibre is the UK’s largest open access, fibre-only operator, with services live in cities, towns and villages across the country.

The CityFibre Community Fund supports digital inclusion, innovation and community engagement in areas where CityFibre operates - this includes Hampshire. CityFibre aims to address key digital challenges, enhance social value, and foster stronger community connections by offering a small grants programme. Open to registered charities only. Go to this link and scroll down to find the Hampshire application form. Deadline to apply 27 March.

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givestar's Adventure for Good Grant is back with a £250,000 pot of funding to dish out to epic, boundary-pushing fundraisers who are planning something really big.

What is the givestar Adventure for Good Grant? givestar’s Adventure for Good Grant first launched in 2023 and has so far supported over 60 individuals to raise over £1.6million collectively for their chosen charities via incredible challenges. The grant is for individuals who are taking on game-changing challenges for charity, the kind of bold adventures that push limits and turn heads, like reaching summits, navigating wild terrain, or tackling insane endurance feats. Applications for this round close 20 February 2026.

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Screenshot 2026-01-28 at 11-12-08 Adventure for Good Grant 2026 £250 000 Fund for Bold Charity‑Driven Challenges

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Grants of up to £2000 will be available for projects and initiatives designed to empower local groups to take action, driving projects that champion fairness and equality, celebrate diversity and create places where everyone feels they truly belong.

Priority will be given to:

Smaller grassroots groups (income under £250,000).

Groups that specialise in delivering services for people from marginalised groups or those led by or incorporating lived experience.

Groups that operate within defined SNG communities where they have homes and whose work will directly benefit SNG communities. (Note this includes Hart and Rushmoor).

Fund priorities:

Cohesive communities

Social inclusion

Raising awareness/education

This fund is an ACTIVE APPLY FUND – which means you must select the fund on Actionfunder and apply to that specific fund. For further guidance please see this link. Applications via ActionFunder. The application deadline is 23 February. Applicants can expect to hear whether they have been successful by 31 March.

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Screenshot 2026-01-21 at 14-32-10 ConnectED Communities Fund SNG

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Half-Term Activities at Hart's Community Garden

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Half-Term Activities at Hart's Community Garden

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Our first open event at Hart's Community Garden for 2026 is our Half Term Activities afternoon for children on 19 February. £5 per child (must be accompanied by an adult). Booking link here.

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Hart Voluntary Action's 121 Counsellor Training programme for 2026 is now available to view on our website. This year we are offering the following training courses for experienced counsellors who are already qualified to Level 4.

Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Adolescents (accredited)

Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (accredited)

NEW! Level 5 Diploma in Family Counselling (accreditation pending approval from the CPCAB)

For further details about all of these courses, which all start in September, please go to this weblink.

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Home-Start Hampshire - Hart/Rushmoor Family Co-ordinator Recruitment

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Home-Start Hampshire - Hart/Rushmoor Family Co-ordinator Recruitment

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Home-Start Hampshire are recruiting a part-time Family Co-ordinator for their Hart and Rushmoor activities.

Salary: £24 – 27k FTE (pro rata for part time hours)

Hours: 20-24 per week

Closing date: Midday, 11th February

Interview date: 23rd and 25 February

The Family Coordinator is responsible for delivering Home-Start Hampshire's group programmes and managing a team of trained volunteers to deliver one-to-one home-based support for families in Hart and Rushmoor. Full details at this l ink.

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Eligibility criteria

All participants must:

Live, work or be registered with a GP in Hampshire

Be either an adult or a child aged 12+

Cost FREE

Information

RHL's new ‘smokefree’ project offers general information, alongside the option to be referred to Hampshire County Council’s fully funded FREE stop smoking programme where you can access support and a variety of free stop smoking aids – please note that there’s no obligation to go ahead with a referral if you attend any of our events or if you talk to our staff…. There will be no judgement, no pressure, just support if you’d like it!

Over the next couple of months RHL will be running several short group drop-in information sessions  – expect these to last no more than 15 minutes. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can have a 1-to-1 chat with one of the RHL staff. Following these sessions, RHL can make a referral on your behalf if you feel that this is the right course of action for you.

There are very serious health concerns associated with smoking. Although it’s not easy, the benefits of quitting are massive and start to take effect surprisingly quickly. Evidence shows that you are three times as likely to successfully quit with the offered support.  Whether you (or a friend/family member) are at the point of wanting to quit, or you simply want to find out more then please contact classes@rhl.org.uk to find out more.

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The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation have opened the Get Active, Get Involved Fund for applications. This fund is for community organisations with an income under £1million, based in and delivering work in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.  The aim of this grant programme is to support local provision that helps people to access community sports and physical activity. The definition of community sports and physical activity is broad and inclusive.

Closing Date: 23/02/2026

Minimum Grant: £1,000

Maximum Grant: £3,500

Application decisions: End of April 2026

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"My Home Made Better" Adviser sessions @ the Hart Eco Hub

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"My Home Made Better" Adviser sessions @ the Hart Eco Hub

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My Home Made Better offers free and impartial advice to Hampshire residents about how they could make improvements to their homes to make them greener and more energy efficient. If you would like to book an appoinment to meet one of the My Home Made Better advisers at Hart Voluntary Action's Hart Eco Hub, then we have availability on the following Tuesday mornings between 10.00 and 13.00 (1 hour each). 3 February - 10 February -17 February -24 February. Booking link here.

Feedback from a Yateley Society member about her My Home Made Better adviser appointment with Lisa from Energy Alton:

"I have to say she was fantastic with our fairly complicated set-up, laid out everything in simple to understand terms, told us what to look out for on supplier quotes and ultimately saved us a lot of money and heartache!!"

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Get Involved Fair - 7 March - Hart Shopping Centre

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Get Involved Fair - 7 March - Hart Shopping Centre

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We are looking forward to welcoming all of the community groups and charities who have registered to have a stand at this year's Get Involved Volunteer Fair on 7 March. If you can help us promote the event to potential volunteers, do get in touch with Tania at the Hart Volunteer Centre.

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Free Community Garden Membership for a year for Unpaid Carers

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Free Community Garden Membership for a year for Unpaid Carers

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Do you support a spouse, friend or other family member? Join Hart’s Community Garden for free.

This is a reminder that we can offer unpaid carers who live in Hart District free membership for a year to Hart’s Community Garden worth £80 (Please note that the number of free membership places available is limited).

This is offer is open to carers of adults or parent carers. For parent carers we can offer a Junior Membership of £40 per year if they would like their young person to join too.

Carers often need support themselves and 87% of unpaid carers report a negative impact on their mental health as a result of their caring role.

Hart’s Community Garden members enjoy:

Free group gardening sessions during the week (Mondays to Thursdays)

A free pair of gardening gloves (for you to keep)

Use of all tools, equipment and a share of produce

Exclusive social events (twice a year)

The beautiful garden is located just outside Fleet on the edge of Edenbrook Country Park. All abilities are welcome. To find out more please contact the Hart’s Community Garden team hcg@hartvolaction.org.uk or call 01252 815652 x 702. For details about our range of membership options, please take a look at this weblink.

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The Engage the River Fund is designed to empower communities by supporting projects that connect people with their local rivers. This funding can help deliver initiatives that build insight, develop skills, and create opportunities for recreation, all while fostering a deeper appreciation of blue spaces.

The aim is to encourage participation in river-based activities, improve access to waterways, and inspire education and skills development linked to the water sector.

What kind of projects could be supported?

Recreational Participation: Initiatives that promote activities such as swimming, paddle sports, or angling.

Projects could also include community-led water quality monitoring to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences.

Community Access and Engagement: Programmes that improve physical or social access to rivers, such as river festivals, guided walks, or cultural events that celebrate the importance of waterways.

Education, Insight and Skills: Activities that build knowledge and technical skills, including school STEM programmes, river surveying and monitoring, or training in river restoration design and planning.

The closing date to apply is 13 March. You will need to register with Action Funder to share your project idea.

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North-East Hampshire Armed Forces Covenant Conference 10 March 2026 

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Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026

Time: 10:00 - 15:00 including a buffet lunch and refreshments

Venue: Princes Hall, Aldershot, GU11 1NEX

Hart, Rushmoor, and Basingstoke & Deane Councils are hosting an Armed Forces Covenant Conference event to bring together those who support the Armed Forces Community in North-East Hampshire, to promote collaboration, and strengthen our covenant commitments. Organisations in our area which support armed forces, forces families, or veterans are invited to have a stand at the conference to promote and share awareness. If you would like to attend/have an information stand, then please complete this online form.

For further information please contact Di Murdoch di.murdoch@hart.gov.uk More detail about the conference will be published soon.

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The Savoy Educational Trust: Supporting Young People into the Hospitality Industry

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The Savoy Educational Trust: Supporting Young People into the Hospitality Industry

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The Savoy Educational Trust is an independent grant giving charitable trust whose main aim is the advancement and development of education, training and qualifications for the benefit of the UK hospitality industry. The Savoy Educational Trust makes grants to educational establishments, charitable and not-for-profit organisations and relevant industry associations to support projects that are focused on enhancing the education of young people through the continued development of their individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding in subjects relating to the hospitality industry, this includes industry competitions and/or scholarships that seek to challenge individuals to achieve within their profession. There are regular application founds throughout the year - 28 April is the first funding deadline. Grants of up to £10,000 and over £10,000 available.

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Grants of up to £500 are available for individuals, community groups, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations to encourage people across the UK to get involved with outdoor activities and experiences. The funding is provided by the Alpkit Foundation, which aims to break down barriers to outdoor participation by supporting projects that promote diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, as well as participation, education, conservation and protection of the natural environment, and health and wellbeing. The grants aim to provide some level of support rather than fully funding projects.
Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed every two months. There is no limit to how many times an applicant may apply, but applications should be submitted at least three months before the project start date.

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Join the Cody Astronomical Society for Stargazing at Hart's Community Garden - 25 February

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Join the Cody Astronomical Society for Stargazing at Hart's Community Garden - 25 February

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Back for the 3rd year! Come and join the team from Cody Astronomical Society for an exciting and interactive evening of stargazing. Hart's Community Garden is an ideal place from which to observe the moon, stars and planets in the night-time sky, with less light-pollution than surrounding areas. There will be amazing opportunities to use many different scopes, enabling you to get the best navigational experience of the sky.

Booking link here. More detail about the Cody Astronomical Society here.

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Step by Step - Aldershot Foyer Open Day - 7 March

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Step by Step - Aldershot Foyer Open Day - 7 March

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Step by Step would love to invite you to the Open Day at their Aldershot Foyer. Find out more about their work in support of young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, tour their state-of-the-art facilities, and meet the team who help change young lives in your community.

Where? 36 Crimea Road, Aldershot GU11 1UD

When? Saturday 7 March 2026. 10.00 - 12.30

What? A unique chance to see behind the scenes at Step by Step

The event is open to anyone - they would love to welcome you no matter what your interest in Step by Step. To book a place, please use this link.

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Fleet & Crookham Local History Group display in the Heritage Zone in Fleet Library

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Fleet & Crookham Local History Group  Talks Progamme 2026

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Fleet & Crookham Local History Group  Talks Progamme 2026

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The Fleet & Crookham Local History Group hold a programme of monthly talks at the United Reform Church in Fleet on Friday evenings from 20.00. Coming up over the next three months:

20 February: The Vyne, National Trust, Behind the Scenes

20 March: The History of Dunmow Hill, Part 2. Where Did the Money Come From?

15 May: A Tale of Two Houses: By Their Deeds be Known.

Annual membership for an indvidual is £14 and £20 for family membership. Members can attend talks for free. For more details see their website.

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Yateley Industries Spring Fair - Sunday 29 March

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Yateley Industries Spring Fair - Sunday 29 March

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Yateley Industries Spring Fair 2026

Mill Lane, Yateley, GU46 7TF

Join Yateley Industries for their indoor Spring Fair on Sunday 29th March from 11.00-15.00

FREE ENTRY

Gift & Craft Stalls

Food & Drink

Held in the Great Hall and Factory, the fair will feature a range of stalls from local craft makers and businesses. The Community Café will be open throughout the day, serving a selection of hot and cold food.

🚗 Parking: Limited parking is available on site, with overflow parking at Yateley Manor School, located opposite Yateley Industries on Reading Road.

If you are interested in attending as a stallholder please apply to book your space by completing an application form here

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Public Health for Hampshire webinars - Health Impacts of Climate Change

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Public Health for Hampshire webinars - Health Impacts of Climate Change

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Public Health for Hampshire are running a webinar on the Health Impacts of Climate Change. The aim of the session is to raise awareness of the impact that climate change will have on health and well-being and increase knowledge and confidence to take action and identify, which populations and locations are more likely to be at risk.

There are two date options for this webinar:

Timings and registration links for the webinars can be found here:

Monday 23rd February 12:00-13:30:

Thursday 26th March: 11:00-12:30:

These webinars are open to anyone working or volunteering in Hampshire, please do share with anyone that you think would benefit from attending.

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The Enviroment Centre - Improving thermal efficiency in older buildings 17 February webinar 

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The Enviroment Centre - Improving thermal efficiency in older buildings 17 February webinar 

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If you live in an older property, you might be interested in this webinar from the Environment Centre. Please share!

Q&A with the experts: Improving thermal efficiency in older buildings

Do you have questions about making your historic home more energy efficient?

This free webinar, hosted by the My Home Made Better team, will open with a short overview of practical retrofit strategies. The session will explore how traditional buildings were constructed and what that means for upgrades, retrofitting and planning considerations today.

The heart of the webinar will be an open, interactive Q&A; your opportunity to ask the experts, hear from specialists, and come away with a clearer understanding of what’s possible for your property.

The webinar will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, 17th February 2026 from 18.30– 19.30. Book your place here.

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Hampshire & IOW Fire & Rescue Service - share your views

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Hampshire & IOW Fire & Rescue Service - share your views

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Share your views 📢

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service are inviting residents to share their views on how climate change is already affecting their Service, including flooding, wildfires and extreme weather. They are keen to hear from as wide a range of individuals as possible.  If you're interested, simply join their new Residents Engagement Panel, where every quarter you'll be sent a short five question survey about a different topic. The current survey focusing on flooding and wildfires, is open until 27 March.

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Variety, the Children's Charity provide a number of ways of supporting disadvantaged children. Variety Great Days Out is one of their programmes.

What do Variety Great Days Out offer?

Each year, the charity takes thousands of children to one of their themed parties, the seaside, the circus, the theatre, the zoo, a theme park or other attractions around the UK.

All events are accessible and can cater to the needs of your group.

Great Days Out can accommodate group sizes ranging from 10 to 1000 children, depending on the location and access needs.

Who can go on Great Days Out?

Variety Great Days Out are open to schools and non-profit organisations all over the UK that work with disabled and disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 and under. Whether you’re a SEN school or unit, PRU, mainstream school, youth club or community group there is something for you.

How do we sign up?

Simply complete the enquiry form.

You must be registered with Variety, the Children's Charity before you can attend a Great Day Out.

Full details at this link.

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The Bereavement Journey @ St Barnabas Church, Darby Green

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The Bereavement Journey @ St Barnabas Church, Darby Green

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St Barnabas Church run The Bereavement Journey for anyone who has been bereaved at any time and in any way.

Who is The Bereavement Journey for?

It's for people who feel they may not have come to terms with their loss. The course is suitable for anyone with or without a Christian faith.

What does The Bereavement Journey cover?

Over 8 sessions, it covers:

Attachment, separation and loss

The impact and pain of bereavement

Anger and guilt

Coping with others’ reactions

Adjusting to change

Delayed and suppressed grief

Moving forward healthily

Each evening begins with two films, each followed by an opportunity for discussion in a small group, with a break between.

To register your interest in attending these sessions, please go to this link. Sessions will run when there is sufficient interest.

Attendance is not advisable for those who have been bereaved within the past three months.

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The TCV (The Conservation Volunteers) Chestnut Fund grant scheme has been designed to support grassroots community groups and initiatives wanting to deliver practical volunteering that improves the natural physical environment and better connections between people and green spaces. Groups must be members of the TCV Community Network prior to applying for a TCV Chestnut Fund grant. Click here for more details on the TCV Community Network and how to apply.

Start-up grants: These are for groups who have little or no money when they are first set up and are available to groups in their first year of existence. The grant will enable them to begin practical work and will cover administrative expenses, e.g. insurance fees, postage, publicity or hire of meeting rooms. The maximum grant will be £200.

Support grants: These are for groups who have little or no money for tools, equipment and training. This grant is available to all groups, regardless of how long they have been constituted. The maximum grant will be £500.

Full details at this l ink.

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South East Climate Alliance - Annual Gathering - 28 March - Guildford

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South East Climate Alliance - Annual Gathering - 28 March - Guildford

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Join members of the South East Climate Alliance for an afternoon of talks and workshops to explore two topics:

Local Government Re-organisation - How can we influence our new Mayors (in Sussex and Hampshire) and Unitary Authorities (in Surrey) to keep climate and nature high on their agenda? While Mayoral elections in Sussex and Hampshire have been postponed, we must not lose momentum!

Climate Adaptation and Resilience - With data showing 2025 was the third hottest year on record and news headlines full of storms and bushfires, how can we help our communities adjust to the impacts of climate change?  This topic will be explored with the help of Ed Jarvis from the Climate Majority Project. For more detail about this event or about the South East Climate Alliance in general, please go to this link.

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Free training with SEEDL for Hart and Rushmoor organisations

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Free training with SEEDL for Hart and Rushmoor organisations

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Need a food hygiene or health and safety training certificate? Want to learn new project management skills? This a reminder if that if you are a Hart or Rushmoor-based company, charity or community organisation, you and your staff/volunteers can benefit from FREE access to the SEEDL training platform.

What’s included?

Your team will have unlimited access to over 300 live and on-demand training courses, including:
✅ Health & Safety
✅ Mental Wellness & Wellbeing
✅ GDPR & Compliance (including Sexual Harassment Prevention)
✅ Sales & Leadership
✅ Customer Service
✅ Office 365 & Project Management
…and much more.

Whether you’re a business, charity or public sector organisation, this platform is designed to help you:
✔ Upskill your team
✔ Support staff development
✔ Stay compliant
✔ Improve performance
✔ Boost employee engagement

You can register through this link.