Introducing Community Foundations
Community Foundations are charities located across the UK dedicated to strengthening local communities, creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion. Community Foundations have three main areas of interest: Building a permanent endowment fund to support the voluntary sector for years to come; targeting grants to groups that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people; identifying areas of need and gaps in provision of support.
During 2007/2008 the seven Community Foundations across the South West of England attracted £5,730,102 in new donations to their endowment funds and they distributed 2319 grants worth £6,530,571.
Though separated by geographic boundaries the seven Community Foundations meet regularly, share training and co-operate on cross-border projects. Our website is one way of sharing our local successes and providing information for you.
Please do contact your local Community Foundation!
News & Events
Comic Relief money comes to the South West
Funding for sports and community projects now available from your Community Foundation
Targeted Support Fund supporting those in areas most affected by the recession
Government pledges 1:1 match funding for Community Foundations
Kevin Brennan MP, Minister for the Third Sector, praised the work of the Community Foundations at their annual Parliamentary reception last week. Read More
Community Foundations provide cost-effective alternative to charitable trusts
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Community Foundations provide cost-effective alternative to charitable trusts - Somerset
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