Vale Community Impact
Contact details
Vale Community Impact
16 Market Place
Wantage
OX12 8AE
Public phone: 01235 765348
Email: help@vci.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.vci.org.uk
General information
Service offered: Vale Community Impact (VCI) serves the communities of Wantage, Faringdon, Watchfield, Shrivenham, and the surrounding villages within the Vale of White Horse District. VCI provides three main services: 1.Advice Services: This includes support on topics such as debt, benefits, employment, consumer rights, and more. 2. Transport Scheme: VCI offers transportation to hospitals, doctors, and day centers for individuals who are unable to use public transport. 3. Good Neighbour Scheme: This service supports elderly and vulnerable individuals by offering assistance with befriending and shopping. Additionally, VCI hosts pop-up cafés every 2-3 weeks in village halls to help combat loneliness.
Target group: The local community.
Area served: Vale of White Horse District
How to contact: Phone (01235 765348) consultation or ring and make an appointment.
Availability
Monday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday: 10am-4pm
Wednesday: 10am-4pm
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday: 10am-4pm
Weekends:
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: No
Access notes: Parking spaces for disabled people are usually available in the Market Square, about 50 yards away. Direct street access to Centre, internal lift installed.
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 1161144
Year established: 1973
Staffing: 7 PT staff, 30 office volunteers, 60 volunteer drivers, 50 Good Neighbours.
Public transport:
Record last checked: 04 July 2025