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Over 120 walkers laced up their boots on Saturday (9th May) for the very first Walk the Churn fundraising event, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Cirencester charity The Churn Community Hub. Participants walked 25km from Seven Springs near Cheltenham to the Charity’s Headquarters in Cirencester, following the route of the…

Roz Savage MP will be joining over 120 people this Saturday to walk 25km on a brand-new fundraising walk to celebrate Cirencester charity The Churn Community Hub’s 25th Anniversary. On Saturday, 9th May, walkers will Walk the Churn setting off between 8am and 9am from Seven Springs near Cheltenham and…

There’s just one week to go until Walk The Churn, a special fundraising event celebrating 25 years of The Churn Community Hub. Taking place on Saturday 9th May, walkers will set off between 8 and 9am from Seven Springs near Cheltenham, following a beautiful route through the Cotswolds to the…

Dying Matters Awareness Week encourages open conversations around death, dying and grief, helping to break down the stigma and taboo that can make these topics feel difficult to talk about. At The Churn Community Hub, we recognise how important connection and support can be during times of loss and change.…

The Churn Community Hub was proud to celebrate volunteer Jake Tombs at the Cirencester Community Awards, organised by Cirencester Radio and Cirencester Community Development Trust, held at Cirencester Baptist Church on Monday 27 April. Jake, one of The Churn’s Good Neighbour Befrienders, was recognised for his exceptional commitment to the…

The Churn Community Hub was proud to attend the Cirencester Community Awards, organised by Cirencester Radio and Cirencester Community Development Trust, held at Cirencester Baptist Church on Monday, 27 April. The annual event celebrates individuals and organisations making a positive difference across the local community. The Hub’s Digital Inclusion work…

The excitement is mounting as supporters of Cirencester charity The Churn Community Hub (formerly The Churn Project) sign up to walk approximately 25km (15 miles) of the River Churn, following the Churn Valley Way, to celebrate the charity’s 25th anniversary and raise vital funds. On Saturday, 9th May, walkers will…

‘A Celebration of Contrasts’ will bring wit, mystery, and majesty to Cirencester with music by Brahms, Schubert and Saint-Saens. Under the baton of conductor David Curtis, CSO will begin the evening with Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, a playful and exuberant tribute to student life in the University of Breslau in…

The Churn Community Hub expanded its digital support in Cirencester with its biggest NHS App digital drop-in session ever on 18th March. The Churn Community Hub worked with Phoenix Health Group and Cirencester Health Group to deliver a Digi Hub NHS App support session for their patients and the wider…

The Churn Community Hub (formerly The Churn Project) was thrilled to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on Tuesday, 3rd March, when she visited the charity’s home in Cirencester. The visit marked The Churn’s 25th Anniversary and the start of a year of celebratory and fundraising events. Set up…

This half term, we teamed up with Hook and Loop Collective to make a super-powered activity morning that brought together 15 children from 7 families with a total of 23 people altogether. We were thrilled to welcome Mary-Louise and Steve from Hook and Loop Collective, arriving as ‘Gale Force’ and…

Members of The Churn Men’s Shed recently spent a rewarding day at Into Nature CIC’s Hailey Wood site, completing a bespoke workbench to support their outdoor learning and activities programme for individuals, schools, and community groups. The workbench was carefully designed and constructed by Men’s Shed participants, who brought together…

The Churn Community Hub welcomed supporters, partners and community members to its Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing people together to reflect on the past year and look ahead to an exciting new chapter. The AGM provided a valuable opportunity to share achievements, celebrate impact, and outline future plans. This year’s…

You are invited to join us at The Churn Project's Annual General Meeting 2026 Date:  Monday, 9th February 2025 Location: St James's Place Atrium, Cirencester, GL7 1FP The evening will start at 5pm with the formal AGM business, followed by drinks and canapés starting at 5.30pm.*Please note, not everyone is…

A major initiative to support older people across The Cotswolds has been launched following a £1 million investment from The Summerfield Charitable Trust. Age-Friendly Cotswolds is a three-year initiative designed to improve the quality of life for older people and create lasting, community-led change. It brings together local voluntary sector…

The Churn Community Hub is hosting its first free Community Health Day, Live Well, Feel Well, on Wednesday 21 January, from midday to 4pm, at Cirencester Baptist Church. The community event will give people the chance to take part in a range of free, drop-in wellbeing activities, including balm making…

Over the past year, Hercules PLC has been a fantastic supporter of The Churn Project, standing alongside us as we work to support people across Cirencester and the surrounding areas. Their ongoing commitment has helped us continue to reach individuals who may be feeling isolated, facing hardship or going through…

The Churn Project is thrilled to launch a new physical challenge to celebrate our 25th anniversary and raise vital funds for our work in the local community. Follow the River Churn from its source at Seven Springs, winding through charming villages and across the rolling Cotswold Hills, as you take…

The newly established BNI Cornerstone chapter in Cirencester proudly marks its official launch on 17 December with a festive meal and celebration attended by local business leaders, community supporters, and representatives from its chosen charity for 2026, The Churn Community Hub. The launch event celebrates the formation of the group, which brings together…

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,…