Dorset Community Foundation Dedicated donor funding that transforms lives in Dorset
Retired magistrate and teacher Richard Sawle is a member of our Bursary Scheme grants panel. He became involved through his friendship with our chair of trustees Tom Flood and his late partner Paul Cornes, whose legacy has contributed to the fund. Here he writes about why the Bursary Scheme is so important
Grant Robson 15th February 2022
It's bursary season here at the Foundation. In the latest blog post our Director Grant Robson reflects on how small help, in the form of bursaries, is making a big difference to local young people’s lives.
Grant Robson 26th September 2019
After working with many local Charitable Trusts and Foundations to support them to increase their impact, our Development Director Grant Robson discusses the benefits of transferring a charitable trust.
Grant Robson 11th December 2018
59% of the UK population have active social media accounts and local charities looking to raise donations and gain support need to capitalise on that.
Grant Robson 19th February 2016
ARE you aware that there are many young people in Dorset, aged 16 and over who are desperate to move into vocational training in order to give themselves a future, but who can’t do it? The reason why they can’t do it is quite simple – neither they nor their family can afford it. It’s […]
It’s bursary season here at the Foundation. In the latest blog post our Director Grant Robson (on the left) reflects on how small help, in the form of bursaries, is making a big difference to local young people’s lives.
After working with many local trusts and Foundations to support them increase their impact, our Development Director Grant Robson discusses the benefits of transferring a charitable trust.
Our Marketing and Communications Manager Daisy Ilchovska provides a brief social media guide for charities and community groups.
