Welcome to Community Futures
Developing and supporting communities in Lancashire
ACRE’S Village Halls Week
17-23 March 2025
ACRE’S annual campaign shines a spotlight on the contribution England’s 10,000 + village halls make to rural communities.
“Village Halls Week returns in 2025 to celebrate, encourage and support the efforts of volunteers who keep these important rural community buildings open.”
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
Family Support
Our next Warm Hub Session…
Tuesday 25th March, 09:30 – 11:30.
Everyone is welcome – stay as long as you like. Drop by for a warm drink, some biscuits, and a friendly chat with good 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.
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
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: 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 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
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
Practitioner Training 2025 We are proud to announce that Kirsty Kenny and Julianne Wallbank, from our Family Support and Child Care Team, are now accredited practitioners through the Foundation for Infant Loss Training. On Monday 20th January 2025, Kirsty and Julianne participated in this training via Zoom from 9am – 5pm. “The Foundation for Infant … The Foundation for Infant Loss Training
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