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‘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 Project 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 meeting…

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 Project 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 workshops,…

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 Project. The launch event celebrates the formation of the group, which brings together professionals…

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…