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Community First New Forest is a Council for Voluntary Service supporting the voluntary and community sector. The organisation also provides a range of essential support services that aim to make a difference towards quality of life. Community First New Forest works at the forefront of community development, supporting and promoting the sustainable development of the local voluntary and community sector. We offer practical advice, support and information on best practice to local voluntary and community groups, advice on funding and much more. Our support services seek to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the New Forest district. These include amongst others: - Support with repairs, improvements or adaptations to homes
- Transport services
- Emergency short-term accommodation for homeless young people
- A caring and sitting service for the elderly and those in need
- Providing support to vulnerable children, young people and families through a young carer initiative, a home/school/community service and parenting support
- A low-cost handyperson service
- Recruiting and training volunteers
For further information visit www.cfnf.org.uk CFNF’s award success The Board of Trustees of Community First New Forest have been named as runners up for a prestigious award. The Wessex Charity Trustee Board of the Year Award recognises the Trustee Board that has demonstrated outstanding guidance and governance and which has set strategies which have enabled the charity to achieve its objectives effectively. CFNF’s Board of Trustees consists of 9 voting members plus representatives from Hampshire County Council and New Forest District Council. Speaking about the achievement, Michael Clowes, Chief Executive at Community First New Forest said, “The Board is integral to our management and it is undoubtedly this support and the strength of the relationship between the Board and the organisation which has played a significant role in Community First New Forest’s continuing success”. The Wessex Charity Awards celebrate the outstanding work carried out by charities in the Wessex region. The Awards Gala Evening, held at the Winchester Guildhall saw individuals and charities being honoured for their achievements and dedication. “It is vital to identify examples of best practice within an organisation” said Jenny Warner, lead organiser of the Wessex Charity Awards “and this regional Awards event highlights the need for such appreciation of their contribution to the sector”.
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