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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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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 isolationnews-featured -
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 -
July 2, 2025
Three key Health Plan priorities we've found from our workWith the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan being published, we have set out three key priorities that stand out from our workUKCF health reportnew health reportPreventative Power reportPreventative PowerNHS reportNHS partnershipshealth partnershipscommunity foundations and the NHSGovernment 10 year health planGovernmenthealthNHShealth and wellbeing
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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