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We're Hiring for a Community Food Collections Driver and Support Worker
We are looking to recruit a Community Food Collections Driver and Support Worker. This is an opportunity for someone interested in facilitating a one stop service for local residents to support individual needs and engagement in a number of activities in our two community hubs in Trowbridge. Specifically to To work with the Community Manager and other statutory and community organisations to support the provision of three Community Fridges in Trowbridge. Permanent Contract.
zoe8774
May 272 min read


Active Living Trowbridge Project
New Trowbridge project invites residents to help shape the future of local physical activity. A new community-focused project is launching in Trowbridge with a simple aim: to help more people move more, in ways that work for them and the people of Trowbridge are being invited to help shape it from the very start. The project brings together Wiltshire and Swindon Sport, Wiltshire Council, Trowbridge Town Council, Trowbridge Future, and a wide range of local partners, community
leroy355
May 111 min read


Say Hi to Sarah Hannell
I am excited to have recently joined the team here at Trowbridge Future. I am mainly based at the Shires hub so please pop by and say hello. I have been so fortunate to have a varied career within health and social care so come with a lot of experience I am extremely happy to put to good use. I recently completed my BA honours in Health and Social care, something I am very proud of achieving later in life. I have worked in the fields of learning disability nursing, communit
leroy355
May 111 min read


Hire our spaces!
Did you know that Trowbridge Future has warm, friendly spaces to hire in central Trowbridge? Located in The Shires Shopping Centre, Mill Street and Charles Street on the Seymour Estate, our spaces come fully equipped and available for exclusive use. We have a range of furniture, open to be configured to your needs, consisting of sofas, high-backed private booth seating, and table seating. With the following features Central Location Tea & Coffee Facilities A Privat
leroy355
May 81 min read


Jayden Tafirenyika: my placement days
Jayden Tafirenyika, preparing to help with the Food Ladder cookery project As a Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care student, completing my placement with Trowbridge Future has been an amazing and genuinely rewarding experience. From my first day, I felt welcomed straight away. The staff are so friendly, supportive, and approachable, which made settling in much easier. They always take the time to explain things properly and encourage me to get involved, helping me build my co
leroy355
May 52 min read


All PostsCommunity Support Worker
20 hours per week or 10 hours per week job share Temporary role with possibility of a permanent contract JOB PURPOSE Trowbridge Future is a small independent charity supporting some of the most vulnerable people in the community of Trowbridge focused on the neighbourhoods of Studley, Seymour and Longfield. Trowbridge Future aims are to develop the capacity and skills of local residents to enable them to better identify and help meet their needs and to participate more ful
leroy355
Jan 274 min read


Buy a Bagel, Empower our Community
We are really enjoying our latest partnership project with The Whole Bagel, based in Bath. An amazing, dynamic group of University of Bath School of Management students have chosen to develop this fundraising project as part of their Social Entrepreneurship. Its another great example of our brilliant partnership work with the University of Bath. So far they have sold 93 bagels and 13 smoothies. Trowbridge Future gets £1 for every special offer bagel sold and 50p on every
leroy355
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Bag a Book this Christmas!
If you love to read, sip tea and save the planet, our new Bag-A-Books are for you! Stop by the Shires Community Hub this festive season, and choose from a selection of pre-loved books, bookmarks, teabags, and mugs. It’s only £5 per bag, eco-friendly and sustainable. Your support will help us to fund community projects and provide safe social spaces for the residents in Trowbridge. Come and bag yours now!
leroy355
Dec 5, 20251 min read


A Warm Welcome to Paul Walsh
We are delighted to welcome Paul Walsh, Group Development Director at Selwood Housing, as a new trustee here at Trowbridge Future. We really value all the skills and experience he will be able to bring to our growing charity. Paul shares “It’s great to be joining the Trowbridge Future board for the next two years. As development director at Selwood Housing I also oversee our customer involvement work and I know first hand how Trowbridge Future is supporting the local commun
leroy355
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Discover how small changes can make a big difference to your wellbeing
If you’re ready to take positive steps towards improving your health and happiness, join the 6-week Wellbeing Workshop. Designed for adults registered at Trowbridge Health Centre or Lovemead Group Practice, this friendly and supportive group will help you explore practical ways to build lasting healthy habits.
leroy355
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Say Hello to Jack
A warm welcome to Jack Fitzgerald who joined us this month as a Research Partner from The University of Bath. His home town is in Cornwall but he currently studies Sociology at the University, where he has a strong interest in the causes and impacts of crime and resolution methods. He has joined Trowbridge Future to gain knowledge in the charity sector by engaging within the local community to learn more about the lived experiences of others. Jack said “within my first we
leroy355
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Register now for the £100 Business Challenge!
Can your business help fundraise for Trowbridge’s only dedicated youth space during September & October 2025? If so, our challenge will begin on the 1st September 2025 and all businesses taking part will have until midnight on 31st October 2025 to raise £100! Please don’t worry if you manage to raise more, we really don’t mind! Alternatively, if your business does not want to participate in the challenge, but would like to make a donation towards our services, that would b
leroy355
Sep 5, 20251 min read


A Big Thank You to Verena Buchanan and Stewart Palmen
We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to both Verena Buchanan, Director at Selwood Housing and Stewart Palmen, local Councillor, who will be stepping down as Trustees for Trowbridge Future. They have both been supporting Trowbridge Future for many years. Verena and Stewart have both played an instrumental role in the development and growth of Trowbridge Future and making it the organisation that it is now. We have valued all their knowledge and insights over the past ye
leroy355
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Hire our spaces!
Did you know that Trowbridge Future has warm, friendly spaces to hire in central Trowbridge? Located in The Shires Shopping Centre, Mill Street and Charles Street on the Seymour Estate, our spaces come fully equipped and available for exclusive use. We have a range of furniture, open to be configured to your needs, consisting of sofas, high-backed private booth seating, and table seating. With the following features Central Location Tea & Coffee Facilities A Privat
leroy355
Sep 5, 20251 min read


We've been hosting NHS pop-up Health Clinics
NHS pop up clinic at the Studley Green Community Centre It has been a busy start to the year for the Trowbridge Future Community team, with a full programme of activities in our Shires and Seymour Hubs. We have been running our weekly craft groups for up to 20 attendees and hosted partner events such as glass fusing and silk painting, supported by funding from Sir George Earle Benevolent Fund through the Wiltshire Community Foundation. Our Community Fridges continue to thri
leroy355
May 8, 20252 min read


A huge thank you to Pacific West, our new Charity Partner
Local residents at the Seymour Hub We are delighted that Trowbridge’s local sea food company Pacific West has chosen us to become their charity partner for the next year. Pacific West is a prominent business which has a head office on Canal Road in Trowbridge. It was established in 2002 and is now one of the top 100 businesses in Wiltshire and Swindon according to The Business Exchange Magazine. In March 2025, we approached them to explore opportunities to work together
leroy355
May 8, 20251 min read


A fond farewell
Robert Colebourne Eight years ago we opened our little Community Hub in the middle of The Shires Shopping Centre, just past the museum. It was a small unit with a large round table, some chairs, a sofa, a kettle, and some noticeboards. Technically. But really? It was made up of people. And laughs! Amongst a small army of Volunteers, Robert Colebourne would open up every morning and take the time to greet local residents and offer to help them with their daily lives. Trai
leroy355
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Blue Cross helps us feed local pets
Community Support Worker Nariman Ismaail with our Pets at Home goody bag donations We are continuing to work with the Blue Cross who...
David Whewell
Dec 10, 20241 min read


New community garden for Studley Green
Over the past few months we have been working with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Next Door Nature Project and the Studley Green Community...
David Whewell
Dec 10, 20241 min read


University student joins our team
We are delighted to be hosting Eden Hobbs, an Undergraduate Social Sciences student from the University of Bath, who is on placement with...
David Whewell
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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