Welcome

Community First New Forest is a passionate charity that seeks to improve the quality of life for people and communities living in the New Forest District and surrounding districts.

Who we support:

• Voluntary and community groups and volunteering
• Older people and people with a disability
• Children, young people and families

We do this by:

• Providing support and advice to local voluntary and community groups
• Helping people to volunteer
• Delivering local services that help people with their needs

Our services include:

• Community support and development
• Volunteer Centre
• Community Transport
• Hire of mini buses to local voluntary and community groups
• Moped loans for young people
• Home Improvements
• Nightstop – helping young homeless people
• Young Carers

All of our services will put you at the centre – your needs are important to us and we are committed to providing the best possible service.

Many people have told us that we make a difference and they have said how much our help is appreciated. What you think and feel matters to us – we want to be sure that we are there for you and really helping you.

Please have a look at our services and see how they might be able to help you or someone you know.

Thank you to all our funders for their support; it is appreciated and is vital to our work and the difference we make together. Our key funders are Hampshire County Council, New Forest District Council and Big Lottery.  A list of our funders can be found via this link.