We are Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF), an independent charity that connects the generosity of people who love this county with the communities that need it most.
Current appeals and grants, plus latest news.
New £90,000 fund backs local ideas to help people in Herefordshire cope with financial pressures
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to help organisations develop new ways to prevent financial hardship and support local
We help donors give well by creating funds that reflect what they care about, managing everything on their behalf, and making sure their giving makes a lasting difference.
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 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
Thank you Herefordshire Community Foundation. We really appreciate your support.
This grant means we can offer free activities to many people in our community who may not always have the opportunity to take part. It gives them the chance to experience art and culture, connect with others, and, most importantly, simply have fun and enjoy themselves at our Family Fun Day.
Leominster Festival – Becket Bulmer Fund
I just wanted to say a big ‘Thank You’ for the continued help and support from HCF, which means a lot to us here at Revive and therefore what we can do to support and help the local Community, and further afield.
Revive Community Cafe – Small Sparks Fund
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
Thank you from all of us at Hope for the grant notice received today, for £5,000 from the Iron Fund towards our new Ledbury project.
The project officially kicked off last week, and we’re excited to be starting our first youth bereavement group this month, alongside our under-11s and 11+ groups. We have now secured funding for almost the entire project budget, allowing us to move forward at full pace.
This project will be a real game changer for children and young people in the Ledbury area who need support, providing them with a safe, welcoming space where they can connect, express themselves and receive the support they need.
Hope Support Services – Iron Fund
My family created the Charles & Anna Saunders Family Fund of the Herefordshire Community Foundation after I visited the Foundation offices in 2015. I was immediately impressed with the dedication and great intentions of the staff and the Board. My family wanted to contribute to their good work.
We are continually adding to the capital of the fund so that we can help the Foundation do all the good it can in Herefordshire. Among our most gratifying grants have been those to provide coaches to take school kids to the Hay Festival.
We are certain that Charles and Anna Saunders, as well as our parents Charles and Betti Saunders, would be thrilled with our fund’s contribution to HCF’s great charitable work. We are very grateful to HCF for all of their help to us and their work to improve and enhance life in Herefordshire.
