The Newsroom
The latest news from the team, insights from the philanthropic field and the inspiring stories of people-led action, all across the UK.
Latest news
The latest news from the UK Community Foundations team.
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November 25, 2025
Huge expansion announced for national programme supporting thousands of care leavers14 new areas are set to receive support in the UK - in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - thanks to a new donation from the Henry Smith Foundation.news-featuredCare Leavers Programmenew programme newscare leaverscare-experienced young peoplenational programmesupporting young people in the UKnews-popularcare leaver organisationslocal authoritiesworking with local authoritiesmatch fundmatch fundingmatched programmeNorthern IrelandWalesEngland -
September 2, 2025
75 projects to continue support with Government fund extension75 neighbourhood projects in England to continue support for volunteering and making connections with £2.6 million Government fund extensionsocial cohesionfund announcementDCMScommunity inclusionKnow Your Neighbourhood FundKYN FundKnow your Neighbourhoodconnecting communitiescommunity cohesionrefugeesasylum seekerlonelinessisolationsocial isolation -
July 3, 2025
Largest single trust transfer in UK Community Foundations historyCharities and community groups in Merseyside will receive over £800,000 a year in funding, following the transfer of circa £25 million in assets from the Pilkington Charities Fund.newsCommunity Foundation MerseysideMerseysideLiverpooltrust transferrevitalising trusts programmerevitalising trustdormant trustUKCF newsPilkington Charities Fund
Insights & Inspiration
Insights from the philanthropic field, provided by our members, partners and sector experts.
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climate action UKclimate changeclimate justiceclimate fundinginsightsfeatured insightsUKCF insightsJo Williamscommunity collaborationcommunity actionresponsible fundersfundersinsights-featuredTen ways funders can lead on climate justiceOur Director of Membership and Learning, Jo Williams, explores the leadership role of funders in supporting climate justice at a community level as climate change continues to impact people in unequal measures. -
quality accreditationQA^QANicole Lilauwalacommunity foundation practicecore standardsacountabilitygovernance2025 Quality AccreditationBy Nicole Lilauwala, Membership and Learning Manager – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UKCF and Laura Wigby, QA6 Committee Member and Director of Community Investment/Programmes at Norfolk Community Foundation. -
legacylegacy fundinsights-featuredinsights-popularprofessional-adviceprofessional advisorWilllong termlong-term fundingsustainable philanthropyphilanthropytype of givinggivingLegacy: gifting tomorrowLegacy funds are a testament to the enduring power of giving, but there is far more to them than just money. -
SDGsaligning funding with the SDGscommunity foundations SDGsSDGs collaborationSDGs charitiessocial investmentinvestors-philanthropyinvestorscommunitiescommunity developmentcommunity foundation articlesNorthamptonshireNorthamptonshire Community Foundationfeaturedfeatured newsinsightsSDGs: The value of local collaborationHow can the Sustainable Development Goals be achieved in UK communities and how is 'SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals' a priority in community foundation work? We talk to Rachel McGrath from Northamptonshire Community Foundation to find out.
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Inspiring stories of people-led action, all across the UK.
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