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20th September 2023

Support for communities thanks to ongoing partnership with Wessex Water .

GRANTS of up to £4,000 are available to voluntary groups and charities working to improve the lives of people living in their communities thanks to the continuing partnership between Dorset Community Foundation and Wessex Water.

 
22nd August 2023

Dorset Community Foundation Superior STEM Bursary sets student on path to Cambridge degree .

MATHS student Nathan McKeown-Luckly says a grant from Dorset Community Foundation helped fulfil a childhood dream of graduating from Cambridge University this summer.

 
31st July 2023

Dorset Community Foundation and Lord Lieutenant boost sports stars with grants .

A GROUP of young sporting stars whose prospects are threatened by the cost of living cost have been given a boost to their careers with £9,400 worth of grants from Dorset Community Foundation.

 
24th July 2023

Groups feeding families get almost £300,000 from Food and Energy Support Fund .

ALMOST £300,000 has been awarded to grass roots groups and charities feeding families, thanks to a partnership between Dorset Community Foundation and BCP Council.

 
20th June 2023

Hunt’s Food Group Fund supports poverty, mental health and young people .

A PARTNERSHIP with major food distributor and wholesaler Hunt’s Food Group is helping Dorset Community Foundation to support grass roots groups and charities who are tackling poverty and mental health issues and inspiring young people.

 
12th June 2023

Partnership with Dorset Community Foundation helps BCP Council support communities and struggling families .

DORSET Community Foundation is working in partnership with BCP Council through two funds aimed at helping people improve their communities and supporting groups and charities tackling the fallout from the cost of living crisis.

 
2nd May 2023

Wessex Water Environment Fund will support sustainable projects .

GRASS roots charities or community groups with projects to protect or improve the environment can apply for grants of up to £2,000 from a Wessex Water fund being run by Dorset Community Foundation.