Welcome to Community Futures

Developing and supporting communities in Lancashire

Community Futures turned 90 in November 2024!

Take a look at how we celebrated our accomplishments and reflected on the progress we’ve made over the years!

Partnerships

Find out more about our partnerships

About us

Find out more about community futures and meet the team


Galloway Hall

Find out more about our hall and booking

Community Futures aims to develop and support balanced and sustainable communities throughout Lancashire.

The organisation is registered as Community Council of Lancashire but uses Community Futures as a working title. It was founded in 1934 in Manchester with the aim of relieving poverty during the depression years. The activity of the organisation has changed over time, but the focus has always been on the provision of services to support, develop and sustain community life.

Lancashire Rural Housing Enabler Service

Take a look at our Rural Housing Enabler Process Flow. Please note this is a live, working document and is subject to change as we progress with this project

Community Futures Warm Spaces Project

We are so pleased to announce that our application for ‘Community Futures Warm Spaces Project’ has been approved by Lancashire County Council.

Our warm space will be a welcoming, warm, safe place for adults of all ages to gather and enjoy some company.

White paper team chain set on the table in the bright room
Boss holding a red umbrella and defending his team with a gesture of protection. Life insurance. Customer care, care for employees. Security and safety in a business team. Selective focus

Village Agents Pilot Project

This project is an important initiative for Lancashire’s rural communities. Village Agents support and empower the community spirit so characteristic of rural life, acting as a catalyst for community action, and responding to needs identified through community conversations.

Our latest news

The Rural Services Network

Rural Funding Digest & Government Consultations The Rural Services Network monthly bulletin featuring RSN Rural Funding Digest & Government Consultations. We are sharing this publication on behalf of The Rural Services Network for Parish Councils, Community Groups and anyone else that may be looking for funding as the Funding Digest includes many sources of grant The Rural Services Network

Winter Wellbeing – Help and Support this Winter

Winter Wellbeing – Help and Support this Winter Help is available in Preston this Winter with Help in Preston. As winter sets in, it brings its challenges, from rising living costs to social isolation. In collaboration with community organisations, the following pages highlight a range of services across the city designed to keep people safe, Winter Wellbeing – Help and Support this Winter

Support Local Families This Christmas

Support Local Families This Christmas At Community Futures, we’re spreading holiday cheer by delivering over 80 Christmas food parcels to families in need across Preston. This initiative aims to bring warmth and kindness to those who need it most during the festive season. We’re currently looking for carrier bag donations to help us deliver these Support Local Families This Christmas

Withnell Leaflet Drop

Withnell Leaflet Drop RHE Service out and about with local volunteers posting leaflets about affordable housing need in Withnell.8am sharp on a cold and frosty winter morning!

Essential First Aid Skills

Essential First Aid Skills On 6th November 24 Craig H from Lancashire Adult Learning joined our Family Support Team to teach parents at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Preston essential first aid skills. This session covered CPR and how to respond to choking emergencies, giving everyone the confidence to act quickly in critical situations. We’re Essential First Aid Skills

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