Latest News - Dorset Community Foundation

10th April 2018

The Foundation Welcomes Three New Trustees .

We are very pleased to welcome three new trustees – Sofie Scott, Darren Northeast and Paul Sizeland.

22nd March 2018

The Foundation Supports #CutYourStrings Campaign .

We are backing the newly launched initiative #cutyourstrings which aims to raise awareness of coercive and controlling behaviour.

20th March 2018

The Foundation is Urging Local People Over 50 in Fuel Poverty to Get in Touch to Receive Help .

During the recent freezing temperatures the Foundation, which runs the annual Surviving Winter Appeal helping local older people in fuel poverty, is urging those who cannot afford to heat their homes to seek help.

27th February 2018

Dorset Law Firm and DCF Fund Holder Kitson & Trotman Win Community Award .

West Dorset law firm Kitson & Trotman has won the ‘Contribution to the Community’ category in the first-ever Dorset Legal Awards.

8th February 2018

Surviving Winter Appeal Offering £200 Support for Over 50s in Fuel Poverty .

The Surviving Winter Appeal which is being run by the Foundation to support older people in fuel poverty, is urging people in need to contact their local Citizens Advice Bureau or get in touch with the Centre for Sustainable Energy to receive a one-off grant of up to £200.

29th January 2018

£100K Windfall for Charities from a Closing Down Charitable Trust .

In recent months 14 local groups and charities have benefitted from vital funding through the Dorset Community Foundation because of a very generous £100K donation from a closing down charitable trust.

15th January 2018

Recycle More to Benefit Good Causes .

Dorset residents and community recycling initiatives are being urged to recycle more via Perrys Recycling Paper Bank Scheme to help the environment and boost proceeds for good causes.