Funding Local Causes

Outsourcing grant making

Drawing on over 35 years’ experience of local grant making, HCF can offer a cost -effective grant making service to support the objects of your charitable trust.
HCF’s skilled grants team provides a range of support including:
  • developing a transparent application process

  • developing application guidance

  • Supporting applicants

  • assessing applications in line with our comprehensive due diligence processes

  • awarding grants

  • monitoring the impact of grants awarded.



If you would like to consider working with HCF to maximise the grant making of your charitable trust please get in touch with Amanda Jansen by calling 01707 251351 or 07711 143267 or emailing amanda.jansen@hertscf.org.uk

Catch up with our latest news

Annual Reception celebrates the difference local giving makes across Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) welcomed supporters to its Annual Reception at Sopwell House on Tuesday 6 October, celebrating another year of grant making and the difference local giving is making across Hertfordshire. .
Love Herts Day 2026: Celebrating making a difference across Hertfordshire
On Tuesday 15 September, Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) joined the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire and some of our supporters for Love Herts Day 2026, visiting six charities and community organisations making a real difference to people and communities across the county. .
Nominations open for High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Awards
Nominations are now open for the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Awards 2026/27, celebrating voluntary organisations that are helping families facing significant life challenges and adversity. .
Save the Date: Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference 2026
Trustees play a vital role in the success of charities across Hertfordshire. .