Latest News - Dorset Community Foundation

7th September 2020

The Paul Cornes Fund Established to Support Young People in Education and Older People in Fuel Poverty .

The Foundation is marking the set-up of The Paul Cornes Fund, established by his partner, Tom Flood and supported by friends and loved ones in memory of Paul and his fondness for Dorset.

22nd July 2020

Foundation Launches 2nd Round of Coronavirus Response Fund After Securing £900,000 to Support Local Groups in Four Months .

The second funding round will support groups and charities helping Dorset people suffering hardship and disadvantage as a result of the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

25th June 2020

Newly Launched Wessex Water Foundation Continues Partnership with DCF .

The new Wessex Water Foundation, a multi-million-pound initiative launched by Dorset’s water and sewerage company will continue to support Dorset based groups by working with DCF.

18th June 2020

The Foundation Marks 20th Anniversary Celebration with Half a Million Distributed from Coronavirus Response Fund .

We are marking our 20th anniversary this week by highlighting the recent impact we have been able to make to local communities across the county. In just 10 weeks, £500,000 has been awarded in 188 grants to local groups and charities addressing needs caused by the Coronavirus emergency.

13th May 2020

The Foundation Celebrates Coronavirus Fund Milestones – Half a Million of Donations Raised and £300K in Grants to 100 Local Groups .

We are celebrating a phenomenal six-week response to the launch of our Dorset Coronavirus Community Fund - £300,000 has been quickly awarded to over 100 groups who are supporting those most disadvantaged in the current crisis.

6th May 2020

Jennifer Gould .

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of DCF Co-Chair, Jennifer Gould who passed away recently after a long illness.

21st April 2020

57 Voluntary Groups from Across the County Benefit from the Foundation’s Coronavirus Response Funding .

Within weeks of setting up The Dorset Coronavirus Community Fund, the Foundation has awarded over £173,000 to 57 groups from all across Dorset.