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SUPPORTING PEOPLE &  STRENGTHENING PLACES

Across Blackpool Wyre & Fylde

WELCOME.

Welcome to Community First Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde – where people and communities find the support they need to move from challenge to opportunity.


We believe that everyone deserves access to safety, wellbeing, a voice, and a vision for the future.


Our mission is to provide lifelong pathways of support – helping individuals and communities at every stage of their journey, from meeting urgent needs to building strength, connection, and purpose.

At Community First, we don’t just respond to problems – we work alongside people to create lasting solutions that empower growth, resilience, and joy.

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Proudly supporting, people & places across
Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde since 2006.

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Celebrating 20 Years – Welcome to Community First BWF!

This year marks 20 incredible years of Volunteer Centre Blackpool Wyre & Fylde supporting volunteers and communities. To celebrate this milestone and reflect the growth of our work beyond volunteering, we have evolved into Community First Blackpool Wyre & Fylde.

 

Our expanded services and projects now reach far wider, supporting all communities across the region. Volunteering remains at our heart, but Community First represents our broader vision: creating opportunities, connections, and support that make a real difference to everyone we serve.

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LOCATIONS ACROSS BLACKPOOL,
WYRE & FYLDE

20

YEARS OF DELIVERY

100's

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES

1000's

OF PEOPLE SUPPORTED

OUR PROJECTS.

Community First BWF - Blackpool

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BFriend & Wellbeing

Our BFriend and Well-being team are dedicated to combat social isolation and loneliness in Blackpool. Support is available via telephone, home visits & group support.

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Blackpool CAN

Blackpool CAN is a free service designed to help people explore volunteering opportunities. We also guide community groups, support organisations, and signpost to funding to build stronger communities.

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Social Prescribing 

Social Prescribing works by talking with you about challenges you face, what matters most, and what goals you want to achieve. We connect you to local activities & services, ensuring you can access them.

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Borrow IT

Borrow It Blackpool accepts donated items and loans them affordably to members. We also host workshops in cooking, sewing, DIY and decorating, helping people to learn, save money, and live sustainably.

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Volunteering For Health

Volunteering for Health works across Lancashire and South Cumbria to embed volunteering into the health and social care system, ensuring volunteers shape decisions, support priorities, and transform wellbeing.

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Legacy Projects 

Legacy projects are no longer active but have left a lasting impact on the communities we serve. We celebrate the achievements and recognises the positive change they helped create through people and partnerships.

Coming soon

Community First Wyre - Fleetwood

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Fleetwood Youth Hub

The Fleetwood and Wyre Youth Hub supports young people aged 16–24 to prepare for employment. Based in the heart of Fleetwood, our team helps with training, advice, & practical support into work.

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Positive Futures In Wyre

Positive Future Wyre is here for residents aged 16–64 who are out of work. We support people into volunteering, training, or employment, while building connections, tackling isolation, and inspiring growth.

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The Welcome Table

The Welcome Table is a FREE weekly event for local families in Fleetwood, offering fun, music, games, and entertainment, plus a free main meal and dessert for everyone!

Thinking of Volunteering?

Your Local Organisation For Volunteering Support

Whether you are a local organisation that wants to set up a volunteer programme (or developing an existing one), or somebody who is interested in finding out about local volunteering opportunities, Community First Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde is here to help you.

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Search Latest Volunteer Opportunities 

We have over 100 volunteering opportunities in Blackpool Wyre & Fylde, take a look and discover the ideal option for your interests and skills. Give back to the community through arts and crafts, animal care, gardening and more!

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OUR LOCATIONS.

Use the interactive map to find us across Blackpool Fylde & Wyre

REAL STORIES.

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PAT'S STORY

"I overcame nerves to join

BFriend & Wellbeing, built friendships and confidence, and now share how the group has positively changed my life."

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TOM'S STORY

"Positive Futures has given me hope—and shown me that no matter your age, change is always possible." 

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ROB'S  STORY

"I joined through Community Navigators, improved my mental health, gained confidence, & now volunteer, leading bingo sessions I truly enjoy."

CONTACT US

BLACKPOOL

95 Abingdon Street

Blackpool

FY1 1PP

PHONE

01253 301004

FLEETWOOD & WYRE

PHONE

1-7 Lord Street,

Fleetwood

FY7 6DX

01253 301004

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Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales No.5756723
Registered Charity No. 1125184

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