OUR ENDOWMENT FUND The purpose of our Endowment Fund is to support children, health and local community projects primarily within the geographic areas of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
During the last 12 months, we received a wide range of project applications for funding a number of worthwhile causes. We are committed to supporting a variety of applications and each submission is assessed against specific criteria. We analyse the positive and direct impact the project will have for the local community. All grants have been delivered in collaboration with Hertfordshire Community Foundation with whom we have had a fantastic partnership since 2009. Our next segment will delve into three of our most recent grants to Harpenden Connect, LeeAnna’s Wish and Open Door. We will explore their story and explain how our grants have made a significant impact within the communities and for the people that these charities serve.
Find our more about HCF - Hertfordshire Community Foundation
Working alongside Hertfordshire Community Foundation, from our endowment fund we’ve recently supported:
3 application grants
£20,700
Total funding support for Harpenden Connect, LeeAnna’s Wish and Open Door
Harpenden Berkhamsted
St Albans
Supporting applications across Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire Community Foundation makes local giving easy Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is an independent charity that is dedicated to encouraging and simplifying local giving and enhancing the quality of life for all residents in Hertfordshire. Through the generosity of individuals, families, and organisations, HCF channels donations to extend vital support to families in crisis, grassroots charities and voluntary groups. Their mission is to uplift the most vulnerable members of the community. Over the past three decades, HCF has funded thousands of local initiatives, tackling complex social issues including domestic abuse, learning disabilities, bereavement, homelessness, mental health, and more. HCF is not just a conduit for giving; it's a vital force that addresses the intricate challenges faced by Hertfordshire residents. They provide access to numerous small, local charitable causes, each contributing to the betterment of our communities.
Giving & Philanthropy Grants Training & Development
And we’ve provided continued support for YouthTalk
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Publications & Research We will update you in future issues with news of Hertfordshire Community Foundation’s 2023/24 impact
HCF administer the 'Harpenden Building Society Fund’. Since its inception in 2009, this fund has made a tangible impact, supporting a number of charities and, in turn, positively affecting the lives of numerous local individuals and communities. Hertfordshire Community Foundation’s impact in 2022/23
5,111,664 AWARDED IN GRANTS
100,000+ BENEFICIARIES
650 People ATTENDED HCF TRAINING
455+
GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN CRISIS harpendenbs.co.uk
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