UK Community Foundations
@ukcf.bsky.social
We are the national membership for all 47 UK-based accredited community foundations and members in Jersey and Bermuda. Our network is active in every area of the UK, enabling investment in communities to transform people's lives.
Today, we've published our new report, Connecting Care. It focuses on the individual and wider impact that our Care Leavers Programme has had in its first year around England through 17 local partnerships.
Check it out: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
#NationalCareLeaversMonth #NCLM
Check it out: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
#NationalCareLeaversMonth #NCLM
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Today, we've published our new report, Connecting Care. It focuses on the individual and wider impact that our Care Leavers Programme has had in its first year around England through 17 local partnerships.
Check it out: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
#NationalCareLeaversMonth #NCLM
Check it out: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
#NationalCareLeaversMonth #NCLM
Big news in #NationalCareLeaversMonth! 🎉
Our Care Leavers Programme has expanded to 14 new areas in the UK - in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - thanks to a new donation from the Henry Smith Foundation of £1.7m.
📢https://www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/care-leavers-programme-expansion
Our Care Leavers Programme has expanded to 14 new areas in the UK - in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - thanks to a new donation from the Henry Smith Foundation of £1.7m.
📢https://www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/care-leavers-programme-expansion
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Big news in #NationalCareLeaversMonth! 🎉
Our Care Leavers Programme has expanded to 14 new areas in the UK - in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - thanks to a new donation from the Henry Smith Foundation of £1.7m.
📢https://www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/care-leavers-programme-expansion
Our Care Leavers Programme has expanded to 14 new areas in the UK - in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - thanks to a new donation from the Henry Smith Foundation of £1.7m.
📢https://www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/care-leavers-programme-expansion
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To transform Britain’s cautious state into a capable one, we must back reformers who take thoughtful risks, learn in the open and see failure as a step forward, not something to fear.
New blog from ex-Cab Off Director and @ukcf.bsky.social CEO Emma de Closset ✍️⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
New blog from ex-Cab Off Director and @ukcf.bsky.social CEO Emma de Closset ✍️⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
Move fast and test things
Embracing thoughtful risk-taking to build a new era for public service reform.
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
To transform Britain’s cautious state into a capable one, we must back reformers who take thoughtful risks, learn in the open and see failure as a step forward, not something to fear.
New blog from ex-Cab Off Director and @ukcf.bsky.social CEO Emma de Closset ✍️⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
New blog from ex-Cab Off Director and @ukcf.bsky.social CEO Emma de Closset ✍️⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
In her new article for @futuregovforum.bsky.social, our CEO highlights how a 'learning by doing' mindset can drive public service reform to unlock new opportunities:
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www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/11/22/m...
#UKGov #Community #Leadership #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #CivilSociety
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www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/11/22/m...
#UKGov #Community #Leadership #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #CivilSociety
Move fast and test things: Embracing thoughtful risk-taking to build a new era for public service reform - Future Governance Forum
‘Move fast and break things’ was once Silicon Valley’s mantra, and it still captures one of the biggest differences between this country’s ‘builders’ and most of its public servants. Willingness to fa...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
In her new article for @futuregovforum.bsky.social, our CEO highlights how a 'learning by doing' mindset can drive public service reform to unlock new opportunities:
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www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/11/22/m...
#UKGov #Community #Leadership #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #CivilSociety
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www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/11/22/m...
#UKGov #Community #Leadership #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #CivilSociety
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Last night, we we’re proud to join Community Foundation colleagues from across the UK at London’s Lancaster House to mark 50 years of place-based impact, hosted by @ukcf.bsky.social 🎉
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Last night, we we’re proud to join Community Foundation colleagues from across the UK at London’s Lancaster House to mark 50 years of place-based impact, hosted by @ukcf.bsky.social 🎉
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!
Community foundations are working hard with donors and cross-sector partners to deliver the support that local community orgs and grassroot charities need to tackle some of the biggest challenges in society.
But the need for these services is not slowing down:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But the need for these services is not slowing down:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hampshire grant-giving charity only able to help about one in 10
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation says it is oversubscribed and unable to meet demand for grants.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Community foundations are working hard with donors and cross-sector partners to deliver the support that local community orgs and grassroot charities need to tackle some of the biggest challenges in society.
But the need for these services is not slowing down:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But the need for these services is not slowing down:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
💞50 years of strengthening UK communities!
🗺️Spotlight: #Herefordshire
Since 2002, Herefordshire Community Foundation has distributed nearly £8m to local groups and individuals making an incredible difference to people's lives.
Learn more: www.herefordshirecf.org
#CommunityFoundations #Charity
🗺️Spotlight: #Herefordshire
Since 2002, Herefordshire Community Foundation has distributed nearly £8m to local groups and individuals making an incredible difference to people's lives.
Learn more: www.herefordshirecf.org
#CommunityFoundations #Charity
October 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
💞50 years of strengthening UK communities!
🗺️Spotlight: #Herefordshire
Since 2002, Herefordshire Community Foundation has distributed nearly £8m to local groups and individuals making an incredible difference to people's lives.
Learn more: www.herefordshirecf.org
#CommunityFoundations #Charity
🗺️Spotlight: #Herefordshire
Since 2002, Herefordshire Community Foundation has distributed nearly £8m to local groups and individuals making an incredible difference to people's lives.
Learn more: www.herefordshirecf.org
#CommunityFoundations #Charity
Northamptonshire is a fast growing, busy, bustling county, interspersed with beautiful rolling hills and countryside.
Yet @northantscf.bsky.social knows it has some of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods in terms of education & skills, income & employment, health, crime & housing: www.ncf.uk.com
Yet @northantscf.bsky.social knows it has some of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods in terms of education & skills, income & employment, health, crime & housing: www.ncf.uk.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Northamptonshire is a fast growing, busy, bustling county, interspersed with beautiful rolling hills and countryside.
Yet @northantscf.bsky.social knows it has some of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods in terms of education & skills, income & employment, health, crime & housing: www.ncf.uk.com
Yet @northantscf.bsky.social knows it has some of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods in terms of education & skills, income & employment, health, crime & housing: www.ncf.uk.com
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Thank you to the 8,680 voluntary organisations which took part in Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2025. Results will start being published in late October. @ncvo.bsky.social @acevo.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @ukcf.bsky.social @lbfew.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Thank you to the 8,680 voluntary organisations which took part in Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2025. Results will start being published in late October. @ncvo.bsky.social @acevo.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @ukcf.bsky.social @lbfew.bsky.social
Did you know?
Since 2001, Kent Community Foundation - one of our 47 UK members - has distributed £60 million to support thousands of local charities and community groups.
Learn more: kentcf.org.uk
#Kent #Medway #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #UK
Since 2001, Kent Community Foundation - one of our 47 UK members - has distributed £60 million to support thousands of local charities and community groups.
Learn more: kentcf.org.uk
#Kent #Medway #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #UK
September 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Did you know?
Since 2001, Kent Community Foundation - one of our 47 UK members - has distributed £60 million to support thousands of local charities and community groups.
Learn more: kentcf.org.uk
#Kent #Medway #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #UK
Since 2001, Kent Community Foundation - one of our 47 UK members - has distributed £60 million to support thousands of local charities and community groups.
Learn more: kentcf.org.uk
#Kent #Medway #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #UK
Qualitative research plays a crucial role in understanding the challenges experienced by our communities today.
We have just published our latest independent research from the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund on social connection and community cohesion:
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
We have just published our latest independent research from the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund on social connection and community cohesion:
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
September 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Qualitative research plays a crucial role in understanding the challenges experienced by our communities today.
We have just published our latest independent research from the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund on social connection and community cohesion:
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
We have just published our latest independent research from the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund on social connection and community cohesion:
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
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Third Sector Trends in England and Wales' survey will close on 30th September (midnight). We have over 8,625 responses so far. Please take part: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/thi... @ncvo.bsky.social @acevo.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @ukcf.bsky.social @lbfew.bsky.social @ukcf.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Third Sector Trends in England and Wales' survey will close on 30th September (midnight). We have over 8,625 responses so far. Please take part: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/thi... @ncvo.bsky.social @acevo.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @ukcf.bsky.social @lbfew.bsky.social @ukcf.bsky.social
Have you met our new Director of Partnerships and Insight, Sam? With a wealth of experience in #philanthropy and #SocialChange, we are delighted that Sam is working with #CommunityFoundations and national funders to grow resources for #UK communities.
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/who-we-are/o...
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/who-we-are/o...
September 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Have you met our new Director of Partnerships and Insight, Sam? With a wealth of experience in #philanthropy and #SocialChange, we are delighted that Sam is working with #CommunityFoundations and national funders to grow resources for #UK communities.
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/who-we-are/o...
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/who-we-are/o...
How can I help my community when I'm gone?
#RememberACharityWeek: a chance to learn more about gifting through a Will.
#CommunityFoundations take away your fund admin and challenge of researching charities, so you can concentrate on what matters: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/insights/leg...
#RememberACharityWeek: a chance to learn more about gifting through a Will.
#CommunityFoundations take away your fund admin and challenge of researching charities, so you can concentrate on what matters: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/insights/leg...
September 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
How can I help my community when I'm gone?
#RememberACharityWeek: a chance to learn more about gifting through a Will.
#CommunityFoundations take away your fund admin and challenge of researching charities, so you can concentrate on what matters: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/insights/leg...
#RememberACharityWeek: a chance to learn more about gifting through a Will.
#CommunityFoundations take away your fund admin and challenge of researching charities, so you can concentrate on what matters: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/insights/leg...
Across North and East #Yorkshire, local giving is powering community action that changes lives.
Thanks to generous support from individuals, families, businesses, councils and funders, our member Two Ridings Community Foundation has awarded over £23m in +7,000 grants since 2000.
tworidingscf.org.uk
Thanks to generous support from individuals, families, businesses, councils and funders, our member Two Ridings Community Foundation has awarded over £23m in +7,000 grants since 2000.
tworidingscf.org.uk
September 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Across North and East #Yorkshire, local giving is powering community action that changes lives.
Thanks to generous support from individuals, families, businesses, councils and funders, our member Two Ridings Community Foundation has awarded over £23m in +7,000 grants since 2000.
tworidingscf.org.uk
Thanks to generous support from individuals, families, businesses, councils and funders, our member Two Ridings Community Foundation has awarded over £23m in +7,000 grants since 2000.
tworidingscf.org.uk
As we celebrate 50 years of #LocalGiving via #CommunityFoundations in the #UK, check out what's been happening across #Buckinghamshire over 25 years.
Since 2000, Heart of Bucks has supported 75% of the local charity sector, awarding over £18.5m to grassroots charities and groups!
heartofbucks.org
Since 2000, Heart of Bucks has supported 75% of the local charity sector, awarding over £18.5m to grassroots charities and groups!
heartofbucks.org
September 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
As we celebrate 50 years of #LocalGiving via #CommunityFoundations in the #UK, check out what's been happening across #Buckinghamshire over 25 years.
Since 2000, Heart of Bucks has supported 75% of the local charity sector, awarding over £18.5m to grassroots charities and groups!
heartofbucks.org
Since 2000, Heart of Bucks has supported 75% of the local charity sector, awarding over £18.5m to grassroots charities and groups!
heartofbucks.org
📢 New #JobOpportunity at UKCF!
We are looking for an interim Partnerships Officer to help us build and deliver impactful national partnerships that bring real, measurable benefits to communities across the UK.
#Apply #Job #JoinUs #GrantMaking #Charity #UK
www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/uk-comm...
We are looking for an interim Partnerships Officer to help us build and deliver impactful national partnerships that bring real, measurable benefits to communities across the UK.
#Apply #Job #JoinUs #GrantMaking #Charity #UK
www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/uk-comm...
September 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
📢 New #JobOpportunity at UKCF!
We are looking for an interim Partnerships Officer to help us build and deliver impactful national partnerships that bring real, measurable benefits to communities across the UK.
#Apply #Job #JoinUs #GrantMaking #Charity #UK
www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/uk-comm...
We are looking for an interim Partnerships Officer to help us build and deliver impactful national partnerships that bring real, measurable benefits to communities across the UK.
#Apply #Job #JoinUs #GrantMaking #Charity #UK
www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/uk-comm...
"We’re starting September with a strong team, clear vision and ambitious goals - together, we’re turning the page on the next chapter of UKCF’s story."
Our remote team met in person yesterday to share reflections, look at how we can enable more local investment and connect around ambitious ideas!
Our remote team met in person yesterday to share reflections, look at how we can enable more local investment and connect around ambitious ideas!
September 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"We’re starting September with a strong team, clear vision and ambitious goals - together, we’re turning the page on the next chapter of UKCF’s story."
Our remote team met in person yesterday to share reflections, look at how we can enable more local investment and connect around ambitious ideas!
Our remote team met in person yesterday to share reflections, look at how we can enable more local investment and connect around ambitious ideas!
Did you know?
For over 25 years, @cumbriacf.bsky.social has been getting to the root of the most difficult problems in #Cumbria - dedicated to meeting local need by working with donors and making grants to community and voluntary organisations.
📽️ youtu.be/YqNk5BBKnyI
🔍 www.cumbriafoundation.org
For over 25 years, @cumbriacf.bsky.social has been getting to the root of the most difficult problems in #Cumbria - dedicated to meeting local need by working with donors and making grants to community and voluntary organisations.
📽️ youtu.be/YqNk5BBKnyI
🔍 www.cumbriafoundation.org
September 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Did you know?
For over 25 years, @cumbriacf.bsky.social has been getting to the root of the most difficult problems in #Cumbria - dedicated to meeting local need by working with donors and making grants to community and voluntary organisations.
📽️ youtu.be/YqNk5BBKnyI
🔍 www.cumbriafoundation.org
For over 25 years, @cumbriacf.bsky.social has been getting to the root of the most difficult problems in #Cumbria - dedicated to meeting local need by working with donors and making grants to community and voluntary organisations.
📽️ youtu.be/YqNk5BBKnyI
🔍 www.cumbriafoundation.org
📢 #Funding news!
Community foundations are supporting 75 neighbourhood projects in England to continue support for volunteering and #CommunityCohesion with a £2.6m #Government fund extension until March 2026, a partnership between UKCF and DCMS.
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/governm...
#UK
Community foundations are supporting 75 neighbourhood projects in England to continue support for volunteering and #CommunityCohesion with a £2.6m #Government fund extension until March 2026, a partnership between UKCF and DCMS.
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/governm...
#UK
Government fund extension supports community cohesion
75 neighbourhood projects in England to continue support for volunteering and making connections with £2.6 million Government fund extension
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org
September 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
📢 #Funding news!
Community foundations are supporting 75 neighbourhood projects in England to continue support for volunteering and #CommunityCohesion with a £2.6m #Government fund extension until March 2026, a partnership between UKCF and DCMS.
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/governm...
#UK
Community foundations are supporting 75 neighbourhood projects in England to continue support for volunteering and #CommunityCohesion with a £2.6m #Government fund extension until March 2026, a partnership between UKCF and DCMS.
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/governm...
#UK
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🤔Want to share your data using the 360Giving Data Standard but don't know where to start?
Our team will guide you through the key stages and answer your biggest questions at our next Introduction to Publishing workshop!
Online, 10 September - book below🎟️
www.360giving.org/event/intro-...
Our team will guide you through the key stages and answer your biggest questions at our next Introduction to Publishing workshop!
Online, 10 September - book below🎟️
www.360giving.org/event/intro-...
Introduction to publishing - 360Giving
Get a complete overview of what publishing your grants data involves.
www.360giving.org
September 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🤔Want to share your data using the 360Giving Data Standard but don't know where to start?
Our team will guide you through the key stages and answer your biggest questions at our next Introduction to Publishing workshop!
Online, 10 September - book below🎟️
www.360giving.org/event/intro-...
Our team will guide you through the key stages and answer your biggest questions at our next Introduction to Publishing workshop!
Online, 10 September - book below🎟️
www.360giving.org/event/intro-...
Whether responding to urgent needs or investing in long-term resilience, our network is proud to be the trusted partner for place-based giving across the UK.
Find out how we work: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work
#Partnerships #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #UKCharity
Find out how we work: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work
#Partnerships #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #UKCharity
August 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Whether responding to urgent needs or investing in long-term resilience, our network is proud to be the trusted partner for place-based giving across the UK.
Find out how we work: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work
#Partnerships #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #UKCharity
Find out how we work: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work
#Partnerships #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #UKCharity
While many English counties date back to the 1086 Domesday Book, their stories have since evolved dramatically. In 1967, for example, a brand new town was created: #MiltonKeynes.
Today's spotlight is on MK Community Foundation, set up in 1986: www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/about/public...
Today's spotlight is on MK Community Foundation, set up in 1986: www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/about/public...
August 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
While many English counties date back to the 1086 Domesday Book, their stories have since evolved dramatically. In 1967, for example, a brand new town was created: #MiltonKeynes.
Today's spotlight is on MK Community Foundation, set up in 1986: www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/about/public...
Today's spotlight is on MK Community Foundation, set up in 1986: www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/about/public...
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ICYMI, @futuregovforum.bsky.social had a fantastic blog last month from Emma de Closset at @ukcf.bsky.social reflecting on her move from civil service to civil society [1/3]
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/07/16/o...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/07/16/o...
One leader’s reflections on moving from the civil service to civil society - Future Governance Forum
Six months ago, I left the civil service to take up a new role leading UK Community Foundations (UKCF). After many years spent in the centre of government – predominantly in No10 and the Cabinet Offic...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
ICYMI, @futuregovforum.bsky.social had a fantastic blog last month from Emma de Closset at @ukcf.bsky.social reflecting on her move from civil service to civil society [1/3]
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/07/16/o...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/07/16/o...
The 90s saw a flurry of accredited community foundations being established across the UK to support local action - 13 to be exact!
And one of them was @foundationscotland.bsky.social 🙌
Learn how the Foundation Scotland team is helping people to make a difference: vimeo.com/756833524
#Scotland
And one of them was @foundationscotland.bsky.social 🙌
Learn how the Foundation Scotland team is helping people to make a difference: vimeo.com/756833524
#Scotland
August 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The 90s saw a flurry of accredited community foundations being established across the UK to support local action - 13 to be exact!
And one of them was @foundationscotland.bsky.social 🙌
Learn how the Foundation Scotland team is helping people to make a difference: vimeo.com/756833524
#Scotland
And one of them was @foundationscotland.bsky.social 🙌
Learn how the Foundation Scotland team is helping people to make a difference: vimeo.com/756833524
#Scotland