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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 that the most vulnerable people in our society are kept safe, warm and well.
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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

Good luck to our London Marathon runners
On Sunday 26 April 2026, eight incredible supporters will be taking on the challenge of the London Marathon to raise funds for Hertfordshire Community Foundation. .
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An important day for place-based philanthropy as UK Government publishes new roadmap
UK Community Foundations welcomes the publication of the Department for Culture, Meida and Sport’s Our Place to Give: a roadmap towards growing place-based philanthropy, which sets out how the UK Government intends to grow philanthropy in England and build a positive culture of giving. .
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Celebrating Hertfordshire’s unsung heroes at the Heart FM Hero Awards
On the evening of Friday 27 March 2026, members of Hertfordshire Community Foundation's (HCF) team attended the Heart FM Hero Awards, celebrating individuals across Hertfordshire who go above and beyond for their communities. .
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High Sheriff Awards celebrate charitable projects across Hertfordshire
Nicholas Buxton, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, publicly recognised and rewarded eight Hertfordshire voluntary organisations at the 2026 High Sheriff Awards ceremony held on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. .
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