We are the national voice for local communities

We are a membership organisation of 47 accredited community foundations across the UK and the only national network of charitable funders with a physical presence in every part of the UK.

See our impact Our Mission
Apparelxchange Is A Social Enterprise In Glasgow Repurposing Clothes For Local Families
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ASAN Wood Saints Helps People Build Skills And Connect In Wolverhampton
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Equal Arts Supports Older People And Those Living With Dementia In Cowgate
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Fairplay Supports Children And Young People With Disabilities And Additional Needs Across North Derbyshire
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London Marathon Running Is Just One Of The Ways People Are Raising Community Foundation Funds To Invest In Inclusive Communities
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Purple Rose Stockton Connects Isolated Communities And Individuals Through Food And Social Activities
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Sunflower Women's Centre Is A Safe Space For Women In Plymouth Experiencing Complex Needs, Trauma And Abuse
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The Acorn Farm Project In Derry (Or Londonderry) Teaches Families Skills In Growing Food And Sustaining Local Nature
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The Harbour Project Is A Safe, Supportive Space For Individuals Who Seek Asylum Or Are Granted Refugee Status In Swindon
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The Opening Doors Project In Liverpool Is Run By Volunteers Connecting Locals Through Food And Activities
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Our Impact

See our impact
  • £1b+

    in distributed grants to over 1,890 foundations and charities across the UK, over the last decade.

  • 30+

    years of experience in supporting community foundations, local causes & the people of the UK.

  • £76m

    of National Emergencies Trust funding distributed during COVID-19.

  • 4th

    largest funder in the UK, which helps make positive changes to lives and communities across the UK.

Our vision, purpose and mission

Our vision is for every community across the UK to have access to an agile community foundation focused on identifying local need and helping communities to thrive. We support the community foundations network and the vital work they do with grassroots organisations and our mission is to provide inspirational leadership and advocacy at a national level.

Our Mission

Our vision, purpose and mission

Our vision is for every community across the UK to have access to an agile community foundation focused on identifying local need and helping communities to thrive. We support the community foundations network and the vital work they do with grassroots organisations and our mission is to provide inspirational leadership and advocacy at a national level.

Our Mission

Find your local community foundation

Community foundations connect philanthropic people with local causes that matter to them. It’s a charitable organisation focused on supporting a defined geographical area by building endowments and generating funds to support community needs and local organisations making a difference. Find your local community foundation now.

Find a local foundation What is a local foundation?

Make your funds go further

With a network that reaches every corner of the UK, we are uniquely placed to work both with partners who want to fund nationwide programmes and those who wish to work in one or more specific areas.

Call to Action

Strengthening Communities

Community Foundations pursue long-term change for their communities by identifying the local context, collaborating with others, applying multiple interventions, and constantly learning from and adapting to new circumstances. Find out more about their work and our involvement with our case studies.

Call to Action

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UK Community Foundations is a registered charity in England and Wales. Registered company in England and Wales . Registered address: UK Community Foundations, Northgate Business Centre, 38-40 Northgate, Newark, NG24 1EZ. Registered company no. 2651777 | Registered charity no. 1004630. Copyright © 2021 All rights reserved.