Community Services

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The Isle of Wight Council’s Sports Development Unit is a small but dedicated team. Working with various partners, the team has a variety of different objectives and aims for sport and physical activity on the Island.

YMCA part of the Local Community Need a place to meet? If you are a community group and are looking for somewhere to meet then we can help. Within our Chapel we have the perfect meeting place Are you interested in setting up a group? If you are interested in setting up a group. Whether you want to play table tennis, dancing or you just want to meet up for a chat. Then we can help with the space If you are interested then please pop into the house or call (01983) 861075

The BYCC is a versatile WiFi-enabled location, ideal for corporate events, private parties, receptions,charity events, awards and presentation evenings, sports and social events, music events, exhibitions and workshops. The main hall currently accommodates many weekly classes including badminton, children’s dance, kettlebell workout, art and zumba. The BYCC hosts many family friendly events throughout the year including an Easter Party, Halloween Horror night and a Christmas event. Other events include live music nights, race nights and karaoke.

Whippingham Community Hall The Hall is run by the Whippingham Community Association (WCA) Management Committee. It provides a large main room, two smaller rooms that connect with the main hall and a kitchen. For more information contact the Booking Officer. It’s also possible to hire the Hall for parties and after discussion it may be possible to bring in your own bouncy castle. Bookings for the Community Centre can be made by calling (01983) 290183

The Salvation Army, Isle of Wight Corps – we are a lively church fellowship with lots of activities going on for people of all ages.

Educating & supporting both the private and public sectors. Accredited and certificated courses; first aid, medical emergencies, manual handling, driver training and more. Delivered by fully qualified professional NHS Ambulance Tutors, in a relaxed learning environment.

The Office of Lord-Lieutenant, The Queen’s Representative in each county of the United Kingdom, has existed for more than four centuries. Today Lieutenancies reflect a modern world very different from their military origins and provide a ceremonial presence on behalf of the Monarch and also a non-political focus for voluntary and charitable activity. On the Isle of Wight and with the support of his Deputy Lieutenants, Major General Martin White has fulfilled that role since 2006.

The Oddfellows fosters the kind of community spirit that many of us look back on with fondness. It’s a society made up of ordinary people from all walks of life, who help each other where they can and enjoy themselves as much as they can. We run a varied programme of social events from coffee mornings to days out, cards to ten pin bowling.