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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.

 
8th April 2020

The Foundation awards £100,000 In Emergency Grants from Coronavirus Fund .

We have awarded a record number of grants within only two weeks of the launch of the Dorset Coronavirus Community Fund.

 
1st April 2020

Foundation is Encouraging Local Businesses and Charitable Trusts to Work Together .

DCF has launched a Dorset Coronavirus Community Appeal to support local charities and community groups who are at the frontline supporting vulnerable local residents affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.