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 Fund launched to support people affected by poverty, disability and financial hardship
We are delighted to launch a new named fund held with Herefordshire Community Foundation. The West Common Fund supports people
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 pleased to say that since receiving the Richard Bulmer grant, I have purchased a Roland Td-50 electronic drum kit, second hand, including flight cases for protection. Since purchasing it I was booked for a professional contract at a pantomime where I have been performing daily. This has been the first professional contract I have received, and I was only able to accept because of my Roland TD-50 kit due to the specific request for an electronic drum kit.
Individual Electronic Drum Kit – Herefordshire Education Fund and Richard Bulmer Fund
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)
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 so much for this wonderful news. We are absolutely delighted that Herefordshire Community Foundation has awarded LEAF £20,000 from the Friends of Ledbury & District Health Care Fund.
This grant will make a real difference. It will fund our integrated adult mental wellbeing pathway, bringing together Listening & Guidance, Kintsugi Hope, and adult counselling into one coordinated route of support. Support at scale simply wouldn’t be possible without funders like the Friends stepping in, and we’re enormously grateful for your confidence in the project.
LEAF – Friends of Ledbury & District Healthcare 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
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.
