Wessex Community Action

03/09/2026

🌱 We're hiring a VCSE Development Lead!

Do you love helping community organisations grow and succeed?

We're looking for someone with experience in community development, organisational support or the voluntary sector to help charities and grassroots groups across Wiltshire become stronger, more sustainable and funding-ready.

📍 Wiltshire-wide
🕒 30 hours per week
📅 3-year fixed-term contract
💷 £32,000 FTE (pro rata)

Join us and help build stronger communities across Wiltshire.

👉 Apply now: https://www.wessexcommunityaction.org.uk/vacancies/vcse-development-lead/

We're looking for a passionate and proactive VCSE Development Lead to work alongside voluntary organisations, charities and grassroots groups across Wiltshire

26/08/2026

🤝 Love connecting people and building stronger communities?

We're recruiting a VCSE Development Advisor (Salisbury) (15 hours per week) to support communities in Salisbury, particularly Bemerton, the Friary and minoritised communities.

We're looking for someone who is a natural relationship builder, enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and is passionate about helping communities thrive.

Community development experience is welcome, but it's your ability to build trust, engage people and create connections that matters most. The rest can be learned.

📍 Place based in Salisbury, particularly Bemerton, the Friary and minoritised communities.

⏰ 15 hours per week (flexible)

💷 £28,000 FTE pro rata

📅 12-month fixed-term contract

Find out more and apply: https://www.wessexcommunityaction.org.uk/job-opportunities/vcse-development-advisor/

Wessex Community Action is looking for a VCSE Development Advisor to help strengthen communities across Salisbury,

21/08/2026

📅 Lots to look forward to!

Take a look to see what events we have coming up! 🎉 There’s plenty to get involved with.

Swipe through ➡️ to find out what’s happening, when it’s happening and how you can join us. 🙌

We can’t wait to see you there! 💚

View all the events we have coming up on our website here: https://www.wessexcommunityaction.org.uk/events/

17/08/2026

📣 Don’t miss out!

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Sign up to our newsletter and get updates delivered straight to your inbox! 📩💻

It’s quick, easy and a great way to make sure you never miss an update. 🙌

👉 Sign up here: https://www.wessexcommunityaction.org.uk/mailing-lists/

23/07/2026

We're excited to share that Wessex Community Action has a new website! 💻✨

Over the past few months, the team have been working hard behind the scenes to create a website that better reflects who we are, what we do, and how we support communities. The result is a new, modern online home that makes it easier than ever to find information, access support, and connect with our work.

This launch marks an exciting new chapter for Wessex Community Action, and we're delighted to share it with you.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the project and helped bring our new website and refreshed brand to life. We'd love to hear what you think! 🤝😃

https://www.wessexcommunityaction.org.uk/

13/07/2026

⏰ Final call – the State of the Sector Survey closes this Friday!

If you haven't completed this year's State of the Sector Survey yet, there's still time to have your say.

The survey takes just 10 minutes and helps us build a clear picture of the strengths, challenges and opportunities facing Wiltshire's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Every response strengthens the evidence we use to advocate for the support and investment our sector needs 💜

Whether you're a small volunteer-led group, a community organisation or a larger charity, your experience matters.

Please complete the survey before it closes this Friday. Every response counts.

🔗 Complete the survey here:

Who we are Wessex Community Action supports voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises in Wiltshire. We provide advice, training and practical support, alongside championing the sector by connecting, representing and advocating for the groups that make such a difference in our communities. A...

26/06/2026

🌟 Small Charity Week is the perfect time to strengthen your local connections! 🌟

Have you joined Wiltshire Together yet?

Wiltshire Together is a free online platform that helps charities, community groups, volunteers and local organisations connect, collaborate and share opportunities across Wiltshire. 🤝

Whether you're looking for volunteers, promoting an event, sharing support services or building new partnerships, Wiltshire Together can help you reach people who care about your community.

As we celebrate Small Charity Week, why not take a few minutes to create your profile, connect with other organisations and showcase the great work you're doing? 💚

Together, we can build stronger, more connected communities.

24/06/2026

🌟 It's Small Charity Week! 🌟

We're proud to be a small charity supporting communities across Wessex. 💚

Small charities may be small in size, but we make a big impact through local partnerships, community projects, volunteering and support services.

Thank you to everyone who works with us, supports us and helps us make a difference. 🙌

Swipe through to learn more about what being a small charity means to us.

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