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

CEO of Hertfordshire Community Foundation steps down
Paul Robin has stepped down as Chief Executive of Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) with effect from 10 July 2026. After a period of illness, Paul has decided to take a career break before considering any new opportunities.
HCF's Professional Advisers annual networking event
Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) was delighted to welcome professional advisers from across the county to its annual Professional Advisers Networking Event at Holland & Holland Shooting Ground. .
HCF Ambassadors gather to champion local communities
Hertfordshire Community Foundation was delighted to welcome its Ambassadors to the annual HCF Ambassador gathering, held at the beautiful Munden Estate and generously hosted by Ambassador and former Chair of Trustees, Henry Knutsford, and his wife, Kate. .
New research highlights desire for greater community involvement across the UK
Engaging in communities can encourage charitable giving and local pride. .