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The Churn Project Santa Fun Run Sunday 7th December, Abbey Grounds, Cirencester Join us for The Churn Project’s Santa Fun Run in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester, on Sunday 7th December and help raise money to support those most isolated, lonely or in need at Christmas. The Churn Project is inviting…

Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Churn Project. They will be donating proceeds from their brand-new Alcohol-Free Hazy Pale Ale to the charity’s Sheds initiative supporting men’s mental health in the Cotswolds.  The Churn Project’s Sheds in South Cerney and Cirencester provide a…

This Christmas, The Churn Project is inviting the Cirencester community to share the true spirit of the season by giving a Gift of Kindness. With donations starting from just £10, you can make a real difference in the lives of adults, older people, and families across the Cirencester area who…

South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage MBE has joined The Churn Project as a Patron supporting the charity’s work as a community hub reducing isolation and improving wellbeing for people across Cirencester and the surrounding area. The Churn Project has been at the heart of the local community helping people navigate…

Dosa Park restaurant in Cirencester is delighted to launch its Golden Giving Tree, a heart-warming Christmas initiative supporting The Churn Project, helping local people facing isolation, hardship, and difficult life circumstances. This year, Dosa Park is inviting customers to take part in a simple but powerful act of giving. Visitors…

Participants from The Churn Project had a fantastic time at this year’s Cirencester History Festival, enjoying activities that celebrated local heritage and brought the community together. From the fascinating Old Station Experience to hands-on historical cooking sessions for families, Churn Project participants were able to experience events that sparked curiosity,…

The Churn Project has joined easyfundraising, the UK’s biggest charity shopping site, making it simple for supporters to raise vital funds, at no extra cost, every time they shop online at Christmas and beyond. By signing up to support The Churn Project on easyfundraising.org.uk, anyone can help local people in…

Members of The Churn Project’s Men’s Shed in South Cerney have been busy crafting bird box kits for pupils at Ann Edwards C of E Primary School and recently joined the children to help assemble them. The Men’s Shed participants carefully prepared the wooden kits, which were then put together…

The Churn Project is stepping up to help residents across the South Cotswolds to access free digital support by becoming part of the county-wide Gloucestershire DIGI (Digital Inclusion Gloucestershire Initiative) Partnership. Our work will give people access to local Digi Hubs. These are welcoming spaces where anyone can drop in…

A heart warming partnership between Stratton Primary School and The Churn Project Memory Café has brought generations together through baking. Year 6 pupils from Stratton Primary School joined Memory Café members for a session of friendly chatter and baking together. It was a fantastic afternoon celebrating the connection between generations and…

The Churn Project Santa Fun Run Sunday 7th December, Abbey Grounds, Cirencester Join us for The Churn Project’s Santa Fun Run in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester, on Sunday 7th December and help raise money to support those most isolated, lonely or in need at Christmas. The Churn Project is inviting…

The Churn Project’s brand-new Cooking for One course has got off to a fantastic start, with eight participants joining the four-week programme. Designed especially for people aged 60 and over, the course provides guidance and inspiration for making enjoyable, smaller meals – perfect for those adjusting to living alone or…

Trustees' Week in the Spotlight 💡 As we celebrate Trustees’ Week, we’re delighted to introduce our new Treasurer and Secretary, Crispin Dawe. Crispin is a Chartered Accountant (FCA) with over 40 years’ experience in finance, business development, and strategic leadership across both public and private sectors. He has held senior…

Do you have a little time to spare and a big heart for helping others? We’re looking for volunteers to join our Good Neighbour Befriending Scheme, which pairs local people with residents who would benefit from companionship, conversation, and a friendly face. Loneliness and social isolation are real challenges in…

  We’re delighted to welcome Paul Stepney to The Churn Project team as our new Shed Development Coordinator. Paul will be leading the way in growing and supporting our Men’s Shed and Community Shed initiatives – spaces where people can come together to share skills, make and repair things, and,…

This August, we were thrilled to take a group of 35 local families (123 people) on a much-anticipated trip to the new Bristol Zoo location. The outing was organised as part of our ongoing programme to give families the chance to discover new experiences that would often be beyond them,…

Move Together is a gentle exercise class for the over 60s

Building a community partnership between The Churn Project and Chedworth Roman Villa. Our Ageing Well Service recently had a wonderful afternoon out at Chedworth Roman Villa - National Trust.  Chedworth Roman Villa, nestled in the Cotswold countryside, is one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain, where visitors can explore…

This past weekend, the Abbey Grounds in Cirencester were alive with music, laughter, and the vibrant energy of community spirit as people came together for The Big Lunch – a celebration of connection, community involvement, and sustainable living. Inspired by the Eden Project’s UK-wide Big Lunch initiative, the event brought…

We were thrilled to take part in Craftival at New Brewery Arts in Cirencester with our very own Churn Project Art Takeover—a full day of creativity, connection, and calm in the heart of the community. Craftival, running from 29th May to 12th July 2025, is a vibrant seven-week celebration of…

We were thrilled to host a special visit from the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire, Julie Kent MBE, along with Sarah Sharma, Grants Manager, and new Trustee Emily Griffiths from the Gloucestershire Community Foundation! We've recently applied for a grant through the Gloucestershire Community Foundation High Sheriff Grant programme and we…

We were proud to see the successful completion of the 9-week course, 'Passion 2 Profit', in collaboration with Adult Education in Gloucestershire. Our talented participants have truly wowed us with their standout projects! They were part of a lovely group of creatives ready to bring their passions to life!  Congratulations…

Nominate The Churn Project is Cirencester Tesco stores between April and June 2025 for them to receive up to £1,500 in grant funding from Stronger Starts. This funding will help The Churn Project support local families including the provision of after-school activities, parent skills sessions, and creative workshops.

We were thrilled to deliver this exciting new water board to Ann Edward's Primary School this week. This has been hand crafted by our wonderful volunteers at Men's Shed, South Cerney. We hope pupils will have lots of fun with their new interactive water play system. This isn’t just any…

It was great to welcome over 100 people to our AGM on Thursday 27th February at St James's Place to hear about our achievements over the last year and our plans for the future. It was wonderful to be able to reflect on our achievements from last year. It was…