Building a
stronger
Herefordshire

Funded project: Growing Local CIC

We are Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF), an independent charity raising funds locally and giving grants to those most in need across the county.

Latest initiatives to change local lives

Current appeals and grants, plus latest news.

 Local Boy Hits the Headlines In Aid of George’s Fund

 Local Boy Hits the Headlines In Aid of George’s Fund

Nine-year-old Floyd from Hereford is completing an awesome 145km challenge this September in honour of his friend George, who died…

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We’ve reached an £8 Million Milestone in Local Grant Giving

We’re proud to announce a major milestone in our mission to support vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across the county.  Since…

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Support for hyper-local, community-led projects across Herefordshire

Herefordshire Community Foundation is delighted to be administering the Small Sparks Fund, a new microgrant scheme designed to support hyper-local,…

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A Hereford Graduate has been awarded one of the UK’s top design awards.

A Hereford Graduate has been awarded one of the UK’s top design awards.

Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is pleased to have supported Hereford College of Arts (HCA) students’ attendance at the New Designers…

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We help the county by…

  • Funding local good causes
  • Supporting individuals in need
  • Inspiring charitable giving & philanthropy
More on what we do

Help us to raise funds for Herefordshire

We connect people who care with the causes that matter

Donate to an appeal: Donate
#Giving
Set up your own fund: Start A Fund
Leaving a gift in your will: Legacy & Memorial Funds
Business Giving
Give as a business: Business Giving
See all ways of giving

Apply for grant support

Discover how we can help

Our funds target the issues that matter most

With our expert understanding of the county, our funds help tackle specific local challenges.

HCF Care Fund

HCF Care Fund

Find out more: HCF Care Fund
Surviving Winter Fund

Surviving Winter Fund

Read more: Surviving Winter Fund
Jack Hughes Fund

Jack Hughes Fund

Find out more: Jack Hughes Fund
Appeals & Programmes
Discover all our funds & programmes

What IS a community foundation?

Community foundations are an international movement and there are 47 in the UK  looking after every corner of the country. Working in specific geographic areas, they connect philanthropic people with local causes that matter to them. They build endowments and generate funds to support community needs and local organisations making a difference.  Community foundations offer grant-making programmes funded by donations from individuals, families, businesses as well as grants from other bodies, such as the Government.

Bringing together funds

Distributing to local good causes

I applied for a grant for a couple of training courses for a gentleman.  He has passed both and is now looking into setting up as self-employed, so he is very grateful for this. Previously, he was unable to be employed due to complex PTSD affecting relationships within the workplace, so he was unemployed for a long time. This has enabled him to work for himself and set him on a whole new course in life.  You guys are absolutely amazing.

 

Leanne Dias Rodrigues,

Employment Adviser, Landau Ltd

Individual – Herefordshire Education Fund (December 2024)

I am truly overjoyed by your decision to honour my appeal and I cannot wait to begin my course. This opportunity is both an honour and a privilege, and words can hardly capture the depth of my gratitude.

My heartfelt thanks go out to everyone at the Hereford Community Foundation. It means so much to feel acknowledged—to have past experiences, which can sometimes carry a sense of shame, instead be met with understanding, and for my commitment to be recognised. For me, this gift is more than just a computer; it represents the chance to carve out a new path for myself.

Grant for BA Student in Visual-Communication – Herefordshire Education Fund (Sept 2025)

A new washing machine and cooker have given a family a new lease of life! The HCF has been a life saver – literally!

Thank you to everyone in your office doing great things!!!

East Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Household Support Fund (July 2024)

We have now delivered three George’s fund sessions and it has been a joy to see the huge benefits the children have experienced. Many have been able to overcome challenges they didn’t think they were capable of and many have made huge strides in building their confidence. One of our tutors said to me that delivering the George’s fund sessions reminded her of just why she chose to become an Outdoor Learning Tutor and children have described the days they have had as the best of their lives!

Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust – George’s Fund (May 2025)

Thank you so much. I can see it’s already on my Octopus account, and it finally covers my debts there

Individual Household Support Fund (Sept 2025)

I would like to extend heartfelt thanks for a clear,  helpful and supportive application process.

Anne Richards 

Basement Youth Trust 

 

Basement Youth Trust – Iron Fund (October 2024)