For Local People by Local People living or working in Whitton, Whitehouse & Castle Hill who want to bring real improvements to the Community and to the lives of people living in it

Local Residents

We're a group of Whitton, Whitehouse and Castle Hill residents supported by a team of advisers

Local Investment

We have been given £1 million to invest in building, supporting and growing the community of North West Ipswich

Building Community

NW Ipswich is lacking in activities, training and opportunities - and we want to change that

Could your group use £500?

6th June 2024

Our Community Chest Fund is now open for another round of grants. For an application form please contact Julie – nwibiglocaltrust@essexrcc.org.uk Get your completed application form to us by 30/06/2024 A decision will be made by July 31/07/2024 Award letters will be sent out in Aug 2024 Good Luck


£500 Community Chest awards to 10 local groups

6th June 2024

We are happy to announce that our Community Chest has given ten organisations a £500 grant. Below is a list of the winners: For the group to continue in their many activities for young girls before they go onto becoming Brownies, also helping to keep costs down for parents. This will make a significant difference…. click to read the rest of this article.

North West Ipswich Big Local Trust (NWI BLT) is a community project funded by the Big Lottery Fund

2011
Jan
North West Ipswich chosen as one of the first areas in England to receive £1million from Big Local
2012
Apr
First Community Chest awards paid out by NW Ipswich Big Local Trust
2013
Aug
First Grants awards paid out by NW Ipswich Big Local Trust
Big Local Event held in Whitehouse Park on 31st Aug to introduce NWIBLT to the community
2014
Aug
First Inspiration Award – A javelin for Marshall Childs, Olympic hopeful
Oct
Sunshine Memorial Garden at Whitton Primary School (now The Beeches) officially opened on 5 June by the Mayor of Ipswich.
Dec
Inspiration Award – Tommy Bradshaw, Punch and Judy booth
2015
Feb
Joined forces with Eastern Savings and Loans Credit Union to encourage people to use this facility instead of payday loans
Oct
Skatepark opened in Whitehouse Park to the delight of the Community
2016
Jan
Radio Westbourne launched, giving Westbourne students experience in broadcasting
Dec
Celebration event held at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close for residents and organisation to come together and celebrate their achievements
2017
Feb
Opening of Friday Friends Dementia Cafe at Whitehouse Baptist Church on 3rd Feb
Dec
Work starts on Community Garden in Castle Hill Allotments.
2018
Apr
Official opening of Community Garden at Castle Hill Allotments
Jun
First Fun Dog Show held at Castle Hill Recreation Ground
Aug
Castle Hill Community Trust takes ownership of Castle Hill Community Centre. NWIBLT contribute to the refurbishment.
2019
Jan
Whitton Youth Partnership to deliver Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
2020
Mar
Covid response - Food Bank opens at Castle Hill Community Centre
Fresh Food Friday delivered fresh fruit and vegetables to those most in need in our community during the first lock
Aug
Friendly Bench installed at Castle Hill Community Centre for anyone to sit and chat