Campden is fortunate to have a number of groups and organisations that enhance our community; often aimed at the elderly or infirm, many also provide social networks for residents of differing ages.
We also live in a caring community where residents look out for their friends and neighbours. So we urge those not in need to keep an eye open for those that may be, and to offer whatever help you can, if only to encourage them to use the services available.
Cotswold Friends
Offer wide-ranging services for older or vulnerable people.
• Transport
• Befriending
• Men in Sheds
• Lunch Club
• Knit & Natter
Rotary
Over the past 25 years they have raised over £100,000 every penny of which has gone directly where it is needed. Membership offers:
• Fellowship
• Service to the community
Campden & Cotswold Edge Advisory Service
A free service to assist older people in accessing services such as:
• Benefits and Attendance Allowance
• Blue Badge applications
• Adult Social Care
• Advice on General Wellbeing
Telephone Louise Kington on 07703 566772
Community Lunches
Are held in the Church Rooms each month but give way to Lent Lunches during Lent. A great way to get to know other residents in the town.
• Social lunches
Telephone 01386 840183 for more information
Campden Voluntary Help Group
A voluntary group providing:
• Transport to the NHS Surgery
• Loan of Mobility Aids
• Soup Lunch - first Tuesday of each month
Telephone 01386 849316 for General Enquiries - 01386 841894 for Surgery Transport - 01386 849316 for Mobility Aids or 01386 841860 for Soup Lunches.
Ukrainians in Campden
Campden Support Hub has welcomed over 70 Ukrainian guests in and around Chipping Campden. Initially we organised English lessons, suppers, outings and work opportunities. Most are now have jobs and are in their own accommodation.
For more information join their WhatsApp Group or Contact Us.
Age UK Gloucestershire
Please search their website for the services they offer. There is a lot of advice and information there. Helping older people to:
• Navigate later life
• Remain independent
• Stay informed
Website Link or telephone their advice line on 01452 422660 or 0800 298 0579 (Freephone) for a chat.
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care
Wide ranging care and support in different ways and at different stages of life. From a short period (for example, after a hospital stay), to support throughout life.
• All stages of life
• Short term
• Longer term
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Do you look after someone? Then who looks after you? Our friendly, trained advisors can provide information and advice on a wide range of subjects, offer support to suit your needs, or just be there to listen.
• Help for those who care for others
Community Connexions Transport
Door to door transport service for those who struggle to get where they need to go such as Doctor Appointments or the Supermarket. All drivers are trained and DBS checked.
• Transport
The Campden Society
Our aim is to stimulate interest in and ensure the highest quality of the built and natural environment of Chipping Campden and the surrounding area. We own and manage Wolds End Orchard as a traditional orchard.
• Respond to planning applications
• Manage Wolds End Orchard
Sir Baptist Hicks Almshouses
A charity providing accommodation in 17th century almshouses for retired persons who have a connection with Chipping Campden.
• Accommodation for the elderly
Telephone 01386 840184
Campden Home Nursing
A local charity providing:
• End-of-life nursing care
• Bereavement support
• Cancer support
• Support for families and carers