Our Blog - Dorset Community Foundation

20th November 2017

For Good and Not for Keeps? .

Charities fall into two main camps. Those distributing funds to a distinct beneficiary group as the benefit of some gift that was created in the past, or those constantly fundraising to meet the needs of their targeted beneficiaries.

25th October 2017

The Unsung Heroes of Dorset .

Our Ambassador and current High Sheriff John Young wrote this opinion piece for the November edition of Dorset Magazine. In this article, he is reflecting on how small local community groups make Dorset a better place for us all to live and work in.

4th September 2017

Legacy Fund – A Lasting Tribute to Your Local Community .

As part of my role in advising on all tax, wills and succession issues clients often consider leaving a gift in their will. As you can imagine, talking about what will happen with your estate is a sensitive issue.

9th August 2017

Do you live to work, or work to live? .

This is something I battled with from my desk, in Canary Wharf at Credit Suisse, for the entirety of the time I worked there.

9th May 2017

The Challenges of Grant-Making .

Ellie joined the Foundation as Grants Manager in early July 2016. With a background in raising funds for small charities in Dorset, she has been discovering how challenging it can be to select groups for grant funding.

22nd November 2016

The Struggle to Keep Warm…… .

We have worked with Caroline who is a manager for Citizens Advice over the years to disperse donations raised through our Surviving Winter Appeal.

16th September 2016

Help Good Causes with Your Waste .

The next time you lift the lid on your recycling bin STOP! The item in your hand could be needed by a charity, playgroup, faith group or children’s centre.