Latest News - Dorset Community Foundation

2nd July 2019

The Foundation and Artist Stuart Semple Team Up for Camp Bestival .

We have teamed up with local artist and creative innovator Stuart Semple to celebrate everyday heroes at the upcoming Camp Bestival family festival (25th – 28th July).

13th May 2019

The Graham Burrough Fund for Mental Health Supports Two Child Abuse Projects .

The Graham Burrough Fund for Mental Health, a closing down charitable trust which was transferred to the Foundation last year, has recently made two grants to local projects which support victims of child abuse.

17th April 2019

Wessex Water Community Fund Supports 13 Projects Across Dorset .

Wessex Water Community Fund, managed by the Foundation, has just handed out its first grants supporting 13 projects across the county.

22nd March 2019

Kitson & Trotman Fund Grant Awarded to Village Shop .

Thorncombe Village Shop Association is the first recipient of a grant from the Kitson & Trotman Fund, which was set up to help community projects in West Dorset.

13th March 2019

The Foundation Announces Partnership with Bournemouth and District Junior Lawyers Division .

We are pleased to announce a charity of the year partnership with Bournemouth & District Junior Lawyers Division.

24th January 2019

Surviving Winter Appeal BBC Coverage – Mr Coop’s Story .

Our Surviving Winter Appeal which raises donations for local older people at risk during the winter months has received extensive media coverage across multiple BBC channels in including radio and regional news.

16th January 2019

The Foundation Helps Deliver £3.4 Million of National Funding to Women and Girls Projects .

Grants of between £5,000 - £10,000 totalling £36,500 were recently dispersed to six local groups including Dorset Mind, Dorset Rape Crisis, People First Dorset, Safe & Sound Dorset, Samee, and Youth Resources Services (The Rendezvous Sherborne).