Funding Local Causes

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Our Friends provide help to make Hertfordshire a better place for everyone

Friends are a group of individuals, families and businesses who want to make a difference to the people and communities of Hertfordshire by supporting Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable residents.
Donations received from Friends are pooled to provide grants to families living in crisis and to local charities and organisations who work tirelessly to address need and deprivation.

Reasons to become a Friend:


  • HCF makes giving easy and efficient. Through our thorough understanding of the county we will direct your donations to those in greatest need.

  • HCF maximises the positive impact of charitable giving. Our comprehensive due diligence process ensures grants are only directed at organisations who can fulfil their objectives.

  • HCF will keep you informed. Our Friends receive regular newsletter updates and invitations to our events

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By becoming a Friend, you will enable HCF to plan and budget immediate and long term support in targeted areas addressing real need and deprivation.

Don't forget to complete a Gift Aid declaration to really boost the value of your donation.

For further information

Please contact Amanda Jansen, Head of Philanthropy at amanda.jansen@hertscf.org.uk

Catch up with our latest news

Exclusive networking opportunity for legal, financial and advisory professionals in Hertfordshire
Legal, financial and advisory professionals working with private clients in Hertfordshire are invited to join Hertfordshire Community Foundation on Friday, 24 May 2024 for an exclusive Private Client Networking Lunch in collaboration with Longmores Solicitors. .
Spring Walk raises money for local charities
Over 40 enthusiastic participants gathered in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside in Buntingford on a sunny morning on 18 April to raise funds and awareness for a good cause. The spring walk was organised by Hertfordshire Community Foundation’s (HCF) Ambassador Henrietta Buxton and graciously hosted by HCF Trustee James Hopkins and his wife Sarah.
High Sheriff Awards celebrate charitable projects across Hertfordshire
Liz Green, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, publicly recognised and rewarded ten Hertfordshire voluntary organisations at the 2024 High Sheriff Awards ceremony held on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. The annual Awards, now in their 29th year, celebrate the excellent work undertaken by charitable groups and individuals who have made a significant contribution to Hertfordshire’s communities.
Affinity Water supports The Red Shed Garden Project
Hertfordshire Community Foundation is delighted to announce the recent grant funding allocation to The Red Shed Garden Project, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia in Hertfordshire. This funding, made possible through our partnership with Affinity Water and facilitated by our grant-making efforts, highlights our joint commitment to addressing local needs and promoting social well-being.