Happy #Playday across the UK: Play here, there and everywhere. We're proud to share Free to Play UK with you, a new outdoor play initiative in development with @playengland.bsky.social, Community Foundations of Canada, Renaisi and academic partners: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/insights/pla...

We've launched a new brand and visual identity for UK Community Foundations. It represents our role in bringing together 47 accredited and independent community foundations across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, connecting people who care with causes that matter. #LocalGood #Charity

New qualitative research published by @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social explores Know Your Neighbourhood Fund projects in nine areas across England. The independent report highlights how trusted local spaces, regular contact and low-pressure shared activities support connection. 📖 www.gov.uk/government/p...

🌟 New opportunity to become our Head of Children and Young People 🌟 We're seeking someone who knows the children and young people's world: the funding, the policy, the organisations doing the work on the ground: app.beapplied.com/apply/hurta3... #Philanthropy #JoinUs #Recruiting #CharitySector

Research leadership is becoming more collaborative and locally led. #Philanthropy must evolve too – investing in trust, long-term partnerships and inclusive research systems that strengthen impact where it matters most. From our Exec Director: spkl.io/63320AhBP4 #ResearchEquity

When research leadership evolves, philanthropy must too   - Alliance magazine

When I joined the Elsevier Foundation nearly two decades ago, the conversation around global research and health equity was dominated by a small group of institutions, funders, and geographies. Decisions about what counted as ‘excellent’ research, who studied …

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The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) UK Local Giving Report 2026 is out today, sharing insights from a survey of more than 12,000 people across the UK and featuring the community foundation perspective from our Chief Executive. Read the report: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/insights/caf...

New research highlights desire for greater community involvement across the UK

One in six people in the UK want more opportunities to engage with their local community, with even higher demand in some urban areas, according to new research by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

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💡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

Independent evaluation report published for the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund

A new independent report explores evaluation findings from KYN Fund delivery between January 2023 and March 2025.

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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...

An important day for place-based philanthropy

UK Community Foundations welcomes the publication of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Our Place to Give: a roadmap towards growing place-based philanthropy, which sets out how the UK Gov...

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📣 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...

Recruiting and retaining staff in small charities: A strategic guide

Robert Payne, Principal Consultant with a specialist focus on grant making, shares some reflections on the art of recruiting and retaining staff, drawn from years of recruitment experience supporting ...

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📢 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...

Three things every care leaver should be able to count on - CYP Now

The journey from care to independent living can be difficult for many young people. Here, two young people tell Lydia Cerguera of UK Community Foundations what those leaving the care system should exp...

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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...

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-...

Beyond the system: designing support with care-experienced young people

Individuals and organisations from across the care leavers landscape convene at conference hosted by UKCF and CCLA, as part of UKCF's national Care Leavers Programme

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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

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There are multiple warnings in place for #StormChandra, including amber warnings for rain and strong winds ⚠️ Flooding and damaging winds are expected later today and on Tuesday in parts of the UK. For further details 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning

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

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

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. 📢https://www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/news/care-leavers-programme-expansion

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...

Move fast and test things

Embracing thoughtful risk-taking to build a new era for public service reform.

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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

Move fast and test things: Embracing thoughtful risk-taking to build a new era for public service reform - Future Governance Forum

‘Move fast and break things’ was once Silicon Valley’s mantra, and it still captures one of the biggest differences between this country’s ‘builders’ and most of its public servants. Willingness to fa...

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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...

Hampshire grant-giving charity only able to help about one in 10

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation says it is oversubscribed and unable to meet demand for grants.

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💞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