💡New independent report about the Know Your Neighbourhood (KYN) Fund – a partnership with UKCF, DCMS and other national partners.
The report highlights how people in disadvantaged areas were supported to volunteer and improve their social connections.
📰https://bit.ly/new-kyn-fund-report
Today marks an important day for local philanthropy following the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's launch of its ‘Our place to give’ plan in Sunderland this afternoon.
Read our response:
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/an-impo...
Participating community foundations include: @sycf1986.bsky.social, @london-cf.bsky.social, @cfstaffordshire.bsky.social, @cfshropshire.bsky.social, @leedscommfound.bsky.social, @forevermanchester.bsky.social
Three young people sat laughing in conversation behind text that reads Lead the Change. Below, a banner has logos for BBC Children In Need, Co-op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundations, Joseph Levy Foundation.
📣 Lead the Change is now open to expressions of interest
Find out more about the programme, eligibility and how to apply: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
(one-two grants will be made per eligible place)
Small charities thrive when the people behind them feel supported and able to do their best work. Yet many organisations are under real pressure.
Prospectus has shared a guide on inclusive hiring, realistic roles and keeping people long term:
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/insights/rec...
Photo of three ethnically and gender diverse young people talking and laughing behind a title, Lead the Change. Logos for Children in Need, Esmee Fairbairn, Co-op Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, National Lottery Community Fund. Paul Hamlyn Foundation, UK Community Foundations, Joseph Levy Foundation
📢 Lead the Change launches today!
It aims to:
✅ Strengthen community connection and safety.
✅ Empower young people as leaders, storytellers and changemakers.
✅ Build digital literacy, skills and pathways and grow a national youth movement.
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/lead-th...
Aaliyah and Lawrence are two care-experienced advocates involved in our UK-wide Care Leavers Programme, delivered by 31 community foundations.
In this CYPN article they share three things they think care leavers should be able to count on as they become adults:
www.cypnow.co.uk/content/in-d...
A key focus of the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund has been to generate and share learning on how people in disadvantaged areas can be supported to volunteer and improve their social connections.
Yesterday, we heard from organisations at the KYN Conference 2026:
www.linkedin.com/posts/uk-com...
Map of the UK with 47 arrows pointing to community foundation locations. Around the UK is a collage of various community groups doing lots of different activities, such as dancing, cooking, theatre, fitness.
In every part of the UK, people are bringing communities together.
Community-led action doesn't happen overnight. It takes decades of understanding, listening, taking chances, bravery, laughter, tears and the ambition to improve people's lives.
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/our-network
This week, we held our 'Beyond the system' conference, convening people from around the UK and across the care leaver landscape. Thanks to @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social for joining us!
#CommunityLed #LocalInvestment #YoungPeople #CareLeavers
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/beyond-...
Community foundations are in place to support frontline charities helping people caught up in Storm Chandra and other local emergencies.
Find them here 🗺️: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/our-network
Join our team!
As our new Project Manager - Trust Transfers, you will lead on our Revitalising Trusts Programme which we manage in partnership with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Apply before 18/01: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/who-we-are/w...
#Jobs #Recruiting #ProjectManagement
💡Did you know? Every pocket of the UK has a community foundation supporting it.
@cfstaffordshire.bsky.social and @cfshropshire.bsky.social
have awarded more than £22 million to charities and community groups in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin: staffordshire.foundation
Yesterday we were with community foundations from across the UK to mark 50 years of giving. Even though we're just in our 20s, it's awesome to think that the UK's first community foundation started in Wiltshire 50 years ago! So many inspiring talks. Cheers to the next 50 years! 🎉
We’re excited to expand support for care leavers across Rotherham & Sheffield as part of the Care Leavers Programme! It's thanks to a new donation of £1.7m by the Henry Smith Foundation, announced by @ukcf.bsky.social 🎉
🔗 bit.ly/49Fw86y
#CommunityFoundations #CareLeavers #LocalImpact #SYCF
Today's '50 years in the UK' spotlight turns to the wonderful team at @sussexcommfound.bsky.social 🙌💫
Since 2006, philanthropists, businesses, trusts, volunteers and families have been helping to create a #Sussex where people thrive through the #CommunityFoundation.
🕸️ sussexcommunityfoundation.org
🗺️ 🔎 From youth groups and fun activities for adults with learning disabilities, to hostels supporting people experiencing homelessness and LGBTQIA+ community workshops, a LOT has been funded by #Worcestershire Community Foundation since 2003, thanks to local donors and partners!
📽️ lnkd.in/eq_4CNwm
Photo of young Black woman standing and smiling at her reflection in a full-length mirror as she tries out new office clothes. Text reads New report: Connecting Care. Community foundations partnering with care leavers, support organisations and local authorities
Today, we've published our new report, Connecting Care. It focuses on the individual and wider impact that our Care Leavers Programme has had in its first year around England through 17 local partnerships.
Check it out: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
#NationalCareLeaversMonth #NCLM
Photo of young woman of East Asian descent with glasses and long hair smiling while sat in a library or study area. Text reads Care leavers Programme expansion. 14 new areas of support in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with £1.7 million donation from HSF. Henry Smith Foundation and UK Community Foundations logos at the bottom
Big news in #NationalCareLeaversMonth! 🎉
Our Care Leavers Programme has expanded to 14 new areas in the UK - in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - thanks to a new donation from the Henry Smith Foundation of £1.7m.
📢www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/care-leavers-progra...
To transform Britain’s cautious state into a capable one, we must back reformers who take thoughtful risks, learn in the open and see failure as a step forward, not something to fear.
New blog from ex-Cab Off Director and @ukcf.bsky.social CEO Emma de Closset ✍️⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
In her new article for @futuregovforum.bsky.social, our CEO highlights how a 'learning by doing' mindset can drive public service reform to unlock new opportunities:
📖
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/11/22/m...
#UKGov #Community #Leadership #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #CivilSociety
Last night, we we’re proud to join Community Foundation colleagues from across the UK at London’s Lancaster House to mark 50 years of place-based impact, hosted by @ukcf.bsky.social 🎉
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!
Community foundations are working hard with donors and cross-sector partners to deliver the support that local community orgs and grassroot charities need to tackle some of the biggest challenges in society.
But the need for these services is not slowing down:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
💞50 years of strengthening UK communities!
🗺️Spotlight: #Herefordshire
Since 2002, Herefordshire Community Foundation has distributed nearly £8m to local groups and individuals making an incredible difference to people's lives.
Learn more: www.herefordshirecf.org
#CommunityFoundations #Charity
Northamptonshire is a fast growing, busy, bustling county, interspersed with beautiful rolling hills and countryside.
Yet @northantscf.bsky.social knows it has some of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods in terms of education & skills, income & employment, health, crime & housing: www.ncf.uk.com
Thank you to the 8,680 voluntary organisations which took part in Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2025. Results will start being published in late October. @ncvo.bsky.social @acevo.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @ukcf.bsky.social @lbfew.bsky.social
Did you know?
Since 2001, Kent Community Foundation - one of our 47 UK members - has distributed £60 million to support thousands of local charities and community groups.
Learn more: kentcf.org.uk
#Kent #Medway #Philanthropy #CommunityFoundations #UK
A male mentor in a high vis jacket stands, talking with a young woman in a high vis jacket. They are in a warehouse with other volunteers.
Qualitative research plays a crucial role in understanding the challenges experienced by our communities today.
We have just published our latest independent research from the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund on social connection and community cohesion:
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/how-we-work/...
Third Sector Trends in England and Wales' survey will close on 30th September (midnight). We have over 8,625 responses so far. Please take part: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/thi... @ncvo.bsky.social @acevo.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @ukcf.bsky.social @lbfew.bsky.social @ukcf.bsky.social
Portrait photo of Sam Grimmett Batt with text below saying meet Sam, our Director of Partnerships and Insight. UKCF logo beneath
Have you met our new Director of Partnerships and Insight, Sam? With a wealth of experience in #philanthropy and #SocialChange, we are delighted that Sam is working with #CommunityFoundations and national funders to grow resources for #UK communities.
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/who-we-are/o...
