Latest News - Dorset Community Foundation

17th September 2018

The Foundation Launches a New Fund to Support Women and Girls’ Projects .

The Tampon Tax Community Fund will support groups who deliver projects that support women and girls to build skills and confidence, improve their health and well-being, and build social networks.

20th August 2018

Bursary Support Now Available .

Local young people looking to access or continue their further education can apply for funding for things such as travel costs, equipment (IT or course related) and special course related clothing.

9th August 2018

The Foundation Plays a Key Role in Revitalising Dormant Trusts in Newly Announced Civil Society Strategy .

DCF, along with community foundations in each county, have been named as key partners of the Government’s Civil Society in their newly announced community strategy.

7th August 2018

Humphries Kirk Utilises Unclaimed Client Balances to Support Good Causes .

Leading Dorset and Somerset law firm Humphries Kirk has partnered with the Foundation to utilise unclaimed client balances to benefit local charitable causes.

10th July 2018

The Foundation Launches Mental Health Fund at Annual Celebration Event .

The Graham Burrough Fund for Mental Health was officially launched at our annual celebration event which was held at Lord & Lady Fellowes’ magnificent home Stafford House.

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.