Please note that for Christmas, the Vale Community Impact offices will close at 4pm on Monday, 22nd December 2025 and will reopen at 9am on Monday, 5th January 2026.

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Advice Week 2025: Why #AdviceSavesLives

This week, Vale Community Impact is proud to join advice centres across the UK in celebrating Advice Week 2025 — a national campaign highlighting the life-changing impact of advice services and the urgent need to invest in the people who deliver them.

At VCI, we offer free, confidential advice and support to help people across the Vale of White Horse navigate life’s challenges. From debt and housing to benefits and cost-of-living support, our advisers are here to help when it matters most.

🎥 Watch the Advice Saves film below to hear powerful stories from advisers across the UK and see why investing in the advice sector is vital to supporting people in crisis:

If you live in the Vale of White Horse and need advice, please get in touch — we’re here to help:
📞 Call us: 01235 765348
📧 Email: help@vci.org.uk
🌐 Visit: www.vci.org.uk

📚 Win Book Tokens – Open to All Families

Winners: Celebrating Our Book Token Winners! – Vale Community Impact

Vale Community Impact (VCI) is running a Book Token Competition to raise awareness of the free support we offer to families across the Vale of White Horse – and it is open to everyone in the Vale of White Horse to take part!

We know many families are feeling the pressure of rising costs, especially as winter approaches. VCI is here to help with free, confidential advice on:

• Debt and budgeting
• Benefits and employment rights
• Housing and consumer issues
• And much more

To help spread the word, we’re inviting parents, carers, and families to enter our Book Token Competition.

🎁 Prizes

For Children:
🥇 1st Prize – £75 book token
🥈 2nd Prize – £50 book token

For Schools:
🥇 1st Prize – £200 book token
🥈 2nd Prize – £100 book token

📝 How to Enter

• Fill out the entry form: download here.
• Drop it into a collection box at your child’s school or email your details to help@vci.org.uk.
• Entries must be received by Friday 28th November.
• Winners will be drawn and prizes delivered before Christmas.

By entering, you agree that VCI may store your details to offer support if needed. We will never share your information with anyone else. One entry per household. VCI’s decision is final.
If you’d prefer not to be contacted about support, just tick the box on the form or let us know in your email.

Wantage & Grove Community Survey – Your Voice Matters

We’re inviting all residents of Wantage and Grove to take part in a new community survey launched by PC Jeremy Oldroyd, our local Neighbourhood Officer from Thames Valley Police.

This is your opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas about the place you live. Whether you’re passionate about community safety, want to see more local services, or simply want to make your voice heard — this survey is for you.

🧭 Why This Survey Matters

The feedback gathered will help shape local priorities and guide how services are delivered in our area. It’s a chance to influence decisions that affect your daily life — from policing and public safety to community support and local events.

Your input will help:

• Identify key issues affecting residents
• Highlight areas where support is most needed
• Strengthen the connection between the community and local services
• Ensure that everyone’s voice is represented in future planning

📝 How to Take Part

Taking part is quick and easy. The survey is open to all residents of Wantage and Grove and only takes a few minutes to complete.

👉 Click here to take the survey: https://forms.office.com/e/h0s2Vp2d0S

📷 Or scan the QR code below using your phone’s camera to go straight to the survey.

📣 Help Us Spread the Word

We’re asking for your help to make sure as many people as possible take part. Here’s how you can support the survey:

• Share the survey link with friends, family, and neighbours
• Print and display our mini poster in your window, workplace, or community space
• Complete the survey with your service users if you’re part of a local organisation
• Share our social media posts to help reach more people

🙏 Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to share your views. Every response helps build a stronger, more connected community. Together, we can make Wantage and Grove an even better place to live.

If you have any questions about the survey, you can contact PC Jeremy Oldroyd directly at:
📧 jeremy.oldroyd@thamesvalley.police.uk
📞 07971 860531