The Mayor’s Charity Appeal 2026/27

Each year, the Mayor chooses charities to support through fundraising and generous donations from across the community.

Community Chest

During her Mayoral year, Cllr Jacky Tustain is raising funds for a Community Chest to support local charities and community groups that promote physical and mental wellbeing across the borough, helping people feel better, more connected and less isolated.

The aim is to help create a borough where everyone can feel part of something positive, whether through exercise, music, creative activities, or simply meeting others at a friendly local event.

Funds raised will be awarded as grants to organisations running projects that bring people together and improve wellbeing. This could include mental health support, fitness sessions, music, dance and singing groups, arts and crafts, intergenerational activities, community festivals or other welcoming spaces that help reduce isolation.

The grants programme will be managed by Basingstoke Voluntary Action, working with a Mayor’s Community Chest Grants Panel chaired by the Mayor.

More information about the Mayor’s Community Chest grants can be found on BVA website.

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Basingstoke Voluntary Action (BVA)

BVA supports over 460 charities and community groups across Basingstoke and Deane, helping them grow, collaborate and deliver the services local people rely on. Their work includes practical support for organisations, volunteer recruitment, training, information sharing and running The Orchard, a lively community hub.

More information can be found on Basingstoke Voluntary Action website.