Funding Local Causes

Setting up your own charity or trust can be overwhelming – with many administrative and legal requirements.

A named fund with Hertfordshire Community Foundation is a simple and effective alternative.

  • We offer a tailored service and work closely with you to ensure that your giving objectives and parameters are met and are matched with local needs.

  • We deal with all requests for support and manage all grant awards made.

  • We ensure that any projects you support have been approved by our independent grants panel.



A named fund with Hertfordshire Community Foundation is a tax-efficient way to give with minimal administration whilst helping you to achieve maximum impact through your giving.

Download our Named Fund brochure for further information below alternatively please contact us and we would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

NAMED FUND BROCHURE

Make your donations go even further through Gift Aid at no extra cost to you. Download our Named Fund Gift Aid declaration form here.

“I didn’t realise quite how many voluntary groups get together every week, all throughout Hertfordshire, with the pure intent of helping others. I find the selfless giving of time and energy by so many in our county for the benefit of others to be truly inspiring. If my involvement in HCF can help some of these amazing initiatives to keep on doing what they are doing, or even better expand their work, then I will be very happy.”
Simon Tilley – Fund Holder

Catch up with our latest news

Annual Training Event: Your Workforce: Your Future
On Wednesday, 25th September 2024, Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) hosted its annual training event Your Workforce: Your Future at the Focolare Centre in Welwyn Garden City. The event brought together local charities from across Hertfordshire for a day of learning, collaboration and networking.
Successful Private Client Networking Lunch
On Thursday, 19 September 2024, HCF held its second Private Client Networking Lunch of the year at the picturesque Serge Hill Project. The event brought together a diverse group of legal, financial, and advisory professionals from across Hertfordshire, fostering collaboration on philanthropic planning and guidance.
High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Awards 2024/25: Celebrating Sport for Good
Applications for the 2024/25 High Sheriff Awards are now open. This prestigious annual event celebrates voluntary organisations across Hertfordshire that are making a positive impact in their communities.
Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference 2024 will take place on Thursday, 7th November from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Harpenden. Hosted in collaboration with HCF Training & Development and GoVolHerts, this annual event brings together trustees from across Hertfordshire to celebrate and explore new ideas in governance..