Welcome to Community Futures

Developing and supporting communities in Lancashire

Partnerships

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About us

Find out more about community futures and meet the team


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.

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

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at our Spring HAF – we’ve had an absolute blast.

Click the link below to see what we got up to.


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.

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!

Our latest news

Rural Funding Digest & Government Consultations

Rural Funding Digest & Government Consultations April 2025 Edition 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 Rural Funding Digest & Government Consultations

Safer Sleep Week

Safer Sleep Week 10 – 16 March 2025 Safer Sleep Week is The Lullaby Trust’s national awareness campaign targeting anyone looking after a young baby. They raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the simple advice that reduces the risk of it occurring. Saving babies’ lives “We know that greater awareness of safer Safer Sleep Week

ACRE – Job Vacancy

ACRE – Job Vacancy: Head of Policy and Public Affairs ACRE are seeking a Head of Policy and Public Affairs to join their ambitious team. This is a new post that will play a key role in delivering their forthcoming strategy and the next phase of development. You will lead engagement with policy makers and ACRE – Job Vacancy

Free Family Activities

Free Family Activities in Preston this half term! Are you looking for exciting activities to keep your children entertained without spending a penny? Preston has you covered this half term with a range of free events and activities for the whole family to enjoy! Family Messy Play Tuesday 18th February, 1-3pm Preston West Family Hub Free Family Activities

LRF Preparedness Day

Lancashire Resilience Forum – Preparedness Day – 07 March 2025 LRF have an exciting event that is open to Community Groups within Lancashire. The LRF Preparedness Day 20255 is a free event taking place on Friday the 7th March 2025. It’s set to be an exciting programme with discussion topics including: The main theme of LRF Preparedness Day

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