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Individuals and families

Depending upon your charitable giving goals, we have a number of ways to help and support you

Whether you are an individual who wants to make an immediate philanthropic impact or a family wanting to leave a lasting legacy in memory of a loved one, we are here to provide guidance and support. Our knowledgeable team will be happy to discuss your individual requirements . Some options you may like to consider include:

Establish a charitable fund

Start a charitable fund which matches your wishes and interests without the administrative burdens and obligations associated with setting up and managing a charitable trust.
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Leave a gift in your will

Leaving a gift in your will is a way to give something back to a place you love. We can help you leave a legacy that will impact our county far into the future.
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Give a one off donation

Donations of any size mean that we can continue to support local grassroots charities across our county.
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Setup a regular donation

By giving regularly you can help us to plan and budget immediate and long term support in targeted areas, addressing real need and deprivation.
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Give to our Winter Appeal

Donations are used to support local people facing a broad range of social need including individuals and families struggling to cover their basic living costs including heating and food.
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Support the Children's Fund

Your donation will help to provide essential and timely support to disadvantaged children and families in Hertfordshire
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Support the Love Herts fund

The Love Herts fund provides the opportunity for you to give to support people in the county you love.
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Other ways to help

Looking to fundraise, volunteer or run a marathon?
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Catch up with our latest news

A morning with Hertfordshire’s Professional Advisors
Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) was delighted to host our Professional Advisors networking event on Tuesday, 11 June 2025 at the beautiful Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds. .
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Eight Hertfordshire charities celebrate success at Building Effectiveness 2024 closing event
Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) was delighted to celebrate the achievements of eight inspirational local charities this week, as they marked the conclusion of the Building Effectiveness 2024 programme. The celebration event, kindly hosted by The Kings Arms in Berkhamsted on Wednesday 21 May, recognised the hard work, dedication and progress of charity leaders who have spent the past eight months developing stronger, more strategic and resilient organisations..
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Wildlife project helps Hong Kong families settle into life in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) awarded a £5,000 grant to the Hong Kongers in Bishop’s Stortford, supporting a community wildlife project that helped Hong Kong migrants settle into British life while learning about the local environment. .
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Grant helps kick off new pavilion for local football club
We are delighted to celebrate the official opening of Wheathampstead Wanderers Football Club’s brand-new pavilion, a much-needed facility that will make a real difference to hundreds of young people and their families in the local community. .
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