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Lakelands Trail Marathan run for George’s Fund
On Sunday 8th June, HCF’s very own Bridie Sullivan and her pal Faith Barcroft took part in The Lakeland Trails…
Malvern Hills traversed by walking party for George’s Fund
On Saturday 20th May, 60 people embarked on an epic journey across 14 hills, walking 10 miles of the Malvern…
Former Head Boy of Ledbury Grammar Gifts £250k Legacy to County
Stuart Michael Heaton has left a £250,000 legacy gift in his will to support good causes in Herefordshire. He died…
Herefordshire Businesses Come Together to Support New Charitable Fund
At last week’s Herefordshire Means Business Expo at the Shell Store, Skylon Park, Hereford, Herefordshire Community Foundation launched ‘Business for…
Support for care-experienced parents in Herefordshire
A new support service called The Baby Steps Project is now available for care-experienced parents and parent-to-be aged 16 to…
George’s Fund celebrates success with grantees at a ‘Day in the Woods’.
On Friday 28th March, guests gathered in the beautiful woodland setting of The Cart Shed for a special event celebrating…
Ten community projects in Herefordshire recognised by High Sheriff’s Fund with £30k grant awards
The outgoing High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Patricia Churchward, is bringing her year in office to close with the award of…
Internationally Renowned Artist Blacksmith Inspires Next Generation, Thanks to Support from New Fund
Sixty-five artist blacksmith undergraduates at Hereford College of Arts (HCA) have enjoyed a unique opportunity to learn from distinguished Australian…
Support for Herefordshire Schools to attend the Hay Festival
Last year, the Herefordshire Community Foundation was pleased to support schools across Herefordshire to be part of Hay Festival’s Programme…
HCF launches Surviving Winter Appeal
Fuel poverty adversely impacts upon health and well-being through associated financial hardship and by increasing the risks associated with cold…
George’s Fund gives new grants to children’s outdoor projects in Herefordshire
George’s Fund has awarded £38,476 to ten projects across Herefordshire that use the power of nature to help children. Set…
Apple Cup 2024 Draws Record Crowd and Raises Thousands for Charity
On Friday, 15 November, over 2000 rugby fans gathered at Hereford Rugby Club, for the fourth annual Apple Cup. The…
Grants for ‘Community Warm Spaces’
Once again we are providing help within our community this winter. Our Community Warm Spaces fund is awarding grants of…
Herefordshire Community Foundation Wins Charity of the Year 2024 at the Herefordshire Business Awards
Herefordshire Community Foundation Wins Charity of the Year 2024 at the Herefordshire Business Awards Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is proud…
Eight year old Louis Fisher awarded a prestigious accolade from the High Sheriff of Herefordshire
Young Louis Fisher from Herefordshire has been honoured in a ceremony with the High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Patricia Churchward, thanks…
Grant opportunity for children’s projects as George’s Fund opens for applications
George’s Fund is opening its second round of grant applications today. The fund celebrates the short and special life of George…
Thank you NFU Mutual Hereford from George’s Fund
Laura Hughes who is one of our trustees and set up George’s fund to remember her five-year- old son George,…
Iron Fund packs a punch in the county
The Iron Fund was established to provide grants which relieve the needs of people in Herefordshire. It favours projects which…
Applications Open for Becket Bulmer Fund
The Becket Bulmer Fund is open for applications! It is focused on projects that promote cultural advancement, especially theatre, music and arts,…
Grants of up to £10k available to youth projects in North Herefordshire
Herefordshire Community Foundation today announces that it is inviting community groups working with young people in the north of the…
Decentralised Funding Will Support Care Leavers in Herefordshire Through New Philanthropic Initiative
Today, a new national programme of support for young care experienced adults has been launched throughout England. Managed by UK…
£136k Grant Boost for Community Health & Wellbeing
Twelve local charities and community groups are benefiting from an injection of funding – totalling £136,363 – thanks to the…
HCF supports wellbeing of children and young people by subsidising special training for schools
Local schools are being given the opportunity to receive subsidised training on a nationally-recognised programme designed to help pupils build…
Twelve community projects in Herefordshire recognised by High Sheriff’s Fund
The outgoing High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Robert Robinson, is bringing his year in office to close with the award of…
Herefordshire Community Foundation is a Living Wage Employer
We are pleased to confirm that we have been accredited as a real Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment…
Launch of new fund – Herefordshire Together
Herefordshire Together is delighted to announce this fund in partnership with Herefordshire Community Foundation; which is the first of the…
High Sheriff Fund is open for applications
“Law and Order and Community Cohesion” are all high on the agenda but the High Sheriff’s theme this year is…
UKCF launch new report on philanthropy
A new report from UK Community Foundations shows that the determination of communities to prevail through tough times has not…
High Sheriff officially launches Surviving Winter appeal
With 28% of Herefordshire households now living in fuel poverty (according to latest figures from Herefordshire Council), High Sheriff Robert…
HCF welcomes it’s new trustees
Particularly as this week is Trustees Week, we would like to welcome our new trustees Jeremy Wilding, Sarah de Rohan…
Keeping Herefordshire Warm with our Community Warm Spaces grants
Once again we are providing help within our community this Winter, with grants of up to £2,000 to heat community…
Emergency relief grants available
HCF’s Emergency Relief Fund offers much needed support when disaster strikes. From house fires to flood damage, we’re here to…
Our grants – 2022 to 2023
Herefordshire Community Foundation is committed to transparency and we work with 360Giving to publish information about our grants. 360Giving is…
Launch of Surviving Winter Appeal
Herefordshire Community Foundation is asking local residents to give to its Surviving Winter appeal to help vulnerable Herefordshire households to…
Half-Marathon run for George
Well done and thank you to all those who ran for George in the Cardiff half-marathon last Sunday and to…
Supporting Early Years Musical Education in Herefordshire
Thanks to Herefordshire Community Foundation and the Richard Bulmer Fund, Encore Enterprise have been able to continue their invaluable work…
Shortlisted for Community Champion of the Year!
Herefordshire Community Foundation is absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Community Champion of the Year in the Herefordshire…
Helping alleviate winter worries: £500 grants for energy bills
Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is giving grants of up to £500 to help struggling households cope with fuel bills this…
The Joanies Fund is open to applications from projects across England and Wales.
It supports a wide range of community projects, especially those working with young people aged 0 to 25.The average grant awarded by the Fund is £3500.
HCF Supports pupils to attend the Hay Festival
HCF supports pupils to attend the Hay Festival Herefordshire Community Fund was pleased to award grants to 3 local schools…
HCF is a proud supporter of Herefordshire Carers
Celebrating Carers Week 5th to 11th June 2023 HCF was delighted to attend the unveiling of Herefordshire Carers latest art…
From Hereford Blood Bike to days out for children with disabilities, 33k awarded by our Iron Fund
Herefordshire Community Foundation today announces that a total of £33k has been awarded locally, via its Iron Fund, to enable…
Seven children’s outdoor projects awarded grants from George’s Fund
From therapeutic Forest School sessions and accessible gardens to a new outdoor family space George’s Fund is delighted to announce…
High Sheriff’s Fund awards grants to 23 youth projects
Herefordshire Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the High Sheriff’s Fund has awarded grants to 23 worthwhile projects across…
George’s Fund keen to support children’s outdoor projects
Herefordshire Community Foundation is delighted to announce that after 18 months of local fundraising, George’s Fund – set up in…
Children & young people spring into social action thanks to seven pioneering projects
From tackling climate change and empowering young carers to establishing a community garden, Herefordshire Community Foundation is pleased to announce…
Grants to help those struggling with energy bills
Designed to support those most in need, including disadvantaged families with young children, the elderly and the disabled, the grants will go towards energy bills, water bills and essentials such as cookers and washing machines.
HCF launches 2022 Fuel Poverty Appeal
Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is launching its 2022 Fuel Poverty Appeal to help community spaces and vulnerable households this winter….
New funding for children’s & young people’s projects
Proud to be distributing the latest round of #iwill funding in Herefordshire, made possible thanks to the National Lottery Community…
Grants available to help households with energy bills
Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is giving grants of up to £500 to help struggling households cope with rising energy costs. …
County gets creative for Jubilee
Communities across the county are set to get creative to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee thanks to the Herefordshire Community Foundation which has announced almost £28,000 in funding from Arts Council England’s Lets Create Jubilee Fund for local projects.
Mum to walk 150 miles in memory of son
A Herefordshire mum who lost her son to a rare brain tumour is gearing up to walk 150 miles from…