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
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About us
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Galloway Hall
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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.
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
Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in Village Halls. After the tragic deaths at a care home in Swanage where carbon monoxide is thought to play a part, Citation has put out an article with reminders on how to reduce the risk of this happening in workplaces. Why is carbon monoxide hazardous? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a … Safety alert: prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in Village Halls
Lancashire Rural Housing Enabler Update Our Rural Housing Enabler, Joe, attended the Lancashire Parish and Town Councils Conference on Saturday the 2nd November 2024. The event sparked valuable discussions about rural affordable housing, with representatives from five Parish Councils expressing significant interest in the Rural Housing Enabler (RHE) service. A recurring theme across these councils … Lancashire’s Parish and Town Councils Conference
Village Agents Pilot Project – Focus Discussion Group. On Tuesday 8th October 2024, Ruth Abram – Project Outreach Officer and Denise Partington – CEO hosted our first Focus Discussion Group for the Village Agents Pilot Project in Newburgh. The Focus Discussion Group provided any opportunity for local residents to; Be heard! Sharing views about the … Village Agents Pilot Project – Focus Discussion Group.
From Broughton Parish Council “From October 21st to 25th, we invite all Broughton residents, businesses, schools, groups, and organisations to get creative and craft your best scarecrows! All of those who register, will be entered into a competition, with categories for: Winner will be announced on Saturday 26th October, at the Toll Bar Cottage. Let … Broughton Scarecrow Festival!
Mark Gutteridge – Community Futures Business Director, Frank McGinty – Trustee of Brentwood House and Laura Yates – Trustee of Community Futures are at Barton Village Hall today (26/09/2024) attending Lancashire Environmental Fund Annual Event. We look forward to hearing about the outcomes from todays event. The Lancashire Environmental Fund (LEF) is a partnership between … Lancashire Environmental Fund (LEF) Annual Event
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