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06/02/2026
We believe creativity should be accessible for everyone. That's why we've been working in partnership with on a Toolkit that will help make creative spaces more accessible for all.
💥We're so excited to be launching this in a few weeks. We would love to see YOU there!
Don't miss it! Register on either day using these links👇
Our Pioneers have been involved in various things that make an IMPACT to them, as disabled young people, as they get older. We continue this next, with a Young Pioneer session on February 18th 2026. This will enable our younger cohort to share, co-produce, feedback and celebrate their ambitions.
Wiltshire CIL is also celebrating its 21st year. We are inviting Young Pioneers to attend our session to continue the important co-productio work AND Celebrate with us, by sharing stories, hopes and ambitions.
We have a new venue - Needham House, Devizes.
Please let one of the team know if you can make it, so we are able to cater for you and anyone you bring.
Please fee free to share with your networks and friends.
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29/01/2026
We were blown away by the Pioneers creativity this week, taking part in the 64 Million Artists’ January Challenge 🎨
Following a prompt made by a Pioneer last year, the Calne group got to work making art about song lyrics that mean something to them 💚
We think they had some great choices, what do you think?
We're very excited for both the Pioneers and the Ambitions Collective to be recognised in this years 3rd sector awards!
A huge shout out to every single person who’s helped make these fantastic, from people involved to partners to cheerleaders. 🥳
21/01/2026
Calling all Pioneers, are you ready to get crafty this January? 🎨
The January Challenge from 64 Million Artists is 31 days of quick, fun and FREE creative prompts designed to kickstart the year.
Last year, we worked with 64 Million Artists - community FB group to get involved in this project, resulting in one Pioneer coming up with the prompt for day 4!
We are joining together with Bridge Mentoring & Inclusion Support Hub, to offer a sharing, listening, information and coproduction space at Chippenham Community Hub, on the 14th January, from 1pm - 2.30pm.
Please feel free to drop in chat to Sharon, Lucy and Kerise, as well as staff from Chippenham Community Hub about your support needs, or those of someone you care for/support.
Please contact Sharon, (from Wiltshire CIL) on 07812495968, to arrange a time, or just pop in, on the day, at the Hub. If you cannot make the date/time, please ring to have a chat.
You can find out more about what each organisation does by following these links:
We look forward to seeing you, tea and coffee available 🙂
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31/12/2025
And that’s a wrap for us at Wiltshire CIL for 2025 🎉🎉🎉
This year has been full of BIG laughs, achievements, and positive changes at Wiltshire CIL, all led by Pioneers and allies ready to make a difference! 🎯
Whilst there’s still a long way to go, we know the people we work with are ambitious for themselves and their community, creating spaces where everyone can live their good lives 💚
A huge thank you to everyone who has been involved this year — we can’t wait to see what you get up to next!
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26/12/2025
Last Friday CIL got festive with our last Knowledge Cafe. We had a jolly wreath making session hosted by the lovely Walling & House.
CIL, the Pioneers & creative people from the community all came together to craft festive Christmas wreaths and discuss everything creativity, from the barriers we face to the happiness we find from it.
We're working together with Rights UK and other partners on the Make It Together project. We want to knock down any barriers people could face to accessing creativity in their community. Whether it's gardening or ballet, we believe it should be accessible for everyone.
24/12/2025
Christmas can be a difficult time for many and anxiety can increase when our normal support systems such as GP surgeries may be temporarily closed. If you’re in need of support over the festive period you can reach out to:
🔴 The Samaritans by calling: 116 123
🔴 Shout: Text the word “Shout” to 85258 for a text conversation
🔴 Call NHS 111 and chose option 2
23/12/2025
It’s been a busy year here at Wiltshire CIL and our Life Connectors have been out and about meeting people all across the county! 🚗 Many of the people that we’ve met through Life Connecting have also signed up as Pioneers 🥳 Meaning the WCIL family is continuing to grow, just as we like it!
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Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living is a user led organisation which means we are managed and led by local disabled people. Our core work is to support disabled people across Wiltshire to actively experience choice, control and independence.
We are a registered charity (1120611) and a company ltd by guarantee (5480761)
We are commissioned by Wiltshire Council to provide support to people in receipt of a personal budget (PB) through a direct payment. Following a comprehensive assessment for a social care package people can choose to receive a ‘cash’ payment to manage their own care. People arrange their care through an agency of their choice or by directly employing their own Personal Assistant (PA). We support with all areas to ensure people can manage their direct payment effectively including offering a payroll and banking service so that people are supported with all aspects of employment law. We host a PA register and support people with the recruitment and management of their PA’s. We also provide a support planning service and community development opportunities alongside our #Makesomeonewelcome campaign.
In June 2018 we were awarded a contract with Wiltshire Council and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group to provide them with user expertise. We have a register of User Engagement which people can sign up to and become involved in sharing their views on using adult social care and health services.
