@cfirstorg

Providing support for the Voluntary & Community sector across the New Forest, East Hampshire, Fareham, Havant and Winchester. https://xitter.cf/t.co/0ZMLR9fpS3

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Joined April 2014
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Premiered at our recent AGM - 'This Is Community First' youtube.com/watch?v=VeE89Vw_…

This Is Community First

A brief insight into our many services:0:00 Intro0:43 Leigh Park...

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🚐 Pompey Link on-demand mini-buses now run between Port Solent and stops in Cosham, as well as Paulsgrove. They also stop at Tesco North Harbour and Hilsea Lido in addition to QA Hospital and Cosham Interchange! 📱Book a Journey app 📞0333 015 1271 🔗travel.portsmouth.gov.uk/pom…
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🏅 Nominations are now open for Fareham’s Citizen and Young Citizen of Honour Awards 2026! There are two award categories: ✅ Young Citizen of Honour – aged 17 and under ✅ Citizen of Honour – aged 18 and over 👉 Find out more and submit your nomination: buff.ly/pmvuRlm
Bright pink graphic promoting Fareham Borough Council’s Citizen and Young Citizen of Honour Awards 2026. Text reads: “Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in the community? Nominate them today!” Includes details about the closing date (31 January 2026) and a yellow badge highlighting a family ticket prize for the Fareham Live pantomime. Decorative stars and photos of community activities appear in the background.

ALT Bright pink graphic promoting Fareham Borough Council’s Citizen and Young Citizen of Honour Awards 2026. Text reads: “Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in the community? Nominate them today!” Includes details about the closing date (31 January 2026) and a yellow badge highlighting a family ticket prize for the Fareham Live pantomime. Decorative stars and photos of community activities appear in the background.

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@cfirstorg are #exhibiting in #Winchester!⚡️ Winchester Careers Fair takes place at The Guildhall on Friday 3rd October, between the times of 10am-2pm.📍 🎟 ukcareersfair.com/event/winc… 🌐 ukcareersfair.com/exhibit-wi…
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Planning a day out at @ThePortSolent? Getting there is easy with Pompey Link, our on-demand shared minibus service 🚐 Connect at Cosham Interchange or bus stops in Paulsgrove - you can book a trip on demand or up to 4 days in advance. Find out more: travel.portsmouth.gov.uk/drt…
A Pompey Link minibus parked at a Port Solent bus stop

ALT A Pompey Link minibus parked at a Port Solent bus stop

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Community First retweeted
Winchester Grants@WCCGrant6 Aug 2025
📢 Hampshire Community Buildings Roundtable: What Makes a Good Booking System? 📅Monday, 13 October | 🕜 1:30–2:30pm (Online) ✅ Free to attend – register now on Eventbrite! eventbrite.co.uk/e/hampshire… #CommunityVenues #BookingSystems #HampshireEvents #RoundTableTalks @ActionHants

Hampshire Community Buildings Roundtable: What makes a good booking system?

Roundtable Networking Event for community buildings to discuss ideas on what makes a good bookings system for your venue

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Winchester Grants@WCCGrant20 Jul 2025
📣Secure up to £3,000 for projects that help bring communities together📣 Why not and take our quick Funding Eligibility Quiz to see if you are likely to secure grant funding under the Winchester City Community Grant scheme🕵️‍♂️🔍: 📌winchester.citizenspace.com/… #GrantsAvailable
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Residents, shoppers, and visitors are continuing to shape the future of Waterlooville town centre by helping to form part of the masterplan. Following recent engagement, people have voted on what they would like to see improved in the town centre. havant.gov.uk/news/2025/its-…
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Winchester Grants@WCCGrant13 Feb 2025
Planning a communtiy celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May 2025? Our community grants could help support your activities: winchester.gov.uk/grants-for…

Grants for Not for Profit Organisations

  Grant Schemes Amount Application Opening Date Application Closing Date District...

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Replying to @WinchesterCity @cfirstorg
Other local opportunities to talk include: ➡️ Chat Tea Cafe in Badger Farm Community Centre ➡️ @ManGangUK (which meets in @Unit12cic at Winnall) ➡️ South Wonston Monday Community Cafe ➡️ The @chattycafe Scheme UK has a session every Tuesday in Caffe Nero
poster with small red words community cafe and cartoon images of people talking

ALT poster with small red words community cafe and cartoon images of people talking

poster with central words caffe nero and a yellow logo for the chatty cafe scheme

ALT poster with central words caffe nero and a yellow logo for the chatty cafe scheme

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Our advice hub in Wickham Community Centre has been open for just over a year. 😀 In this time we've seen 450 people in-person, recruited five new advice volunteers and developed strong links with the centre and it's users - including the Food Bank and Community Pantry.
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Community First retweeted
Winchester Grants@WCCGrant6 Jan 2025
Over the past 12 months, we have awarded over £25k to the local not-for-profit organisations towards projects that brought benefits to their communities. Are you going to be our next beneficiary? Take our Funding Eligibility Quiz to find out: winchester.citizenspace.com/…
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Community First retweeted
Winchester Grants@WCCGrant25 Nov 2024
Motability Foundation helps charities and organisations through grants from £100,000 to £4 million aimed at improving the impact of community transport for disabled people. Ends March 2025. More information and to apply here: motabilityfoundation.org.uk/…

Organisation grants

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@cfirstorg please can you share? Sat 30 Nov 10 - 3 a giveaway to the community from St John's, Fareham. Literally hundreds of items, all for free, no catches. Come and find something that might make yours or your family life easier this Christmas period. #StJohnsFareham
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Winchester Grants@WCCGrant7 Nov 2024
Working as part of a voluntary group in Winchester to improve your local neighbourhood? Join our one-hour webinar on 25 November at 4pm to learn about funding available from Winchester City Council and type of projects we support. Book your place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/community…

Community grant funding for Winchester city based projects

A live webinar by the Community Grants Team at Winchester City Council and advice on accessing grants for projects based in Winchester city

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Having ADHD can make experiencing a mental health problem more likely. This doesn’t mean it’s inevitable, and there are lots of things you can do to look after your mental health. Find out more: bit.ly/4hk6LZw #ADHDAwarenessMonth
Graphic with text. Title: “Looking after your mental health with ADHD”. Paragraph 1 of 3: “Routine: It can help to break up tasks into smaller chunks, take regular breaks, and use a checklist to stay organised.” Paragraph 2 of 3: Physical activity: Physical activity can boost your mental health, and also help you get out any built-up energy and focus better.” Paragraph 3 of 3: “Sleep: Getting good quality sleep can make a big difference. Try to put a good sleep routine in place. “. MHF logo in bottom right.

ALT Graphic with text. Title: “Looking after your mental health with ADHD”. Paragraph 1 of 3: “Routine: It can help to break up tasks into smaller chunks, take regular breaks, and use a checklist to stay organised.” Paragraph 2 of 3: Physical activity: Physical activity can boost your mental health, and also help you get out any built-up energy and focus better.” Paragraph 3 of 3: “Sleep: Getting good quality sleep can make a big difference. Try to put a good sleep routine in place. “. MHF logo in bottom right.

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Community First retweeted
Winchester Grants@WCCGrant16 Oct 2024
Winchester and District Athletic Club recently purchased flood lights with the help of our small grant. The club’s younger athletes are now more motivated to train safely on the grass track during the winter months. Can we help with your project? winchester.gov.uk/grants-for…

District Small Grant Scheme

NOW OPENIf you require assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or call us on 01962 848 269.The Winchester District small...

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Community First retweeted
Winchester Grants@WCCGrant15 Oct 2024
Our Community Grant scheme helped Go LD launch an advocacy group to hold talks about issues that matter to the learning disability community. Can we help your group to get a new project under way in the city of Winchester? Check eligibility here: winchester.gov.uk/grants-for…

Winchester City Community Grants

NOW OPENIf you require assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or call us on 01962 848 269.This funding scheme is designed...

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The friendly Whiteley health walk gathers on Wednesdays at 2pm outside Meadowside Leisure Centre & heads off for fresh air and conversation🚶 Its members say that coming along has helped not only their physical health but their mental health🧠 Why not join them? #WMHD2024 🧵
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What does being active mean to you? Active can mean different things for different people - for some, it is being able to move comfortably and confidently around their own home, taking a walk to the local shops or just keeping up with the grandchildren!
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