Funding Local Causes

Help your clients leave a lasting mark in Hertfordshire

Helping your clients create lasting local impact

As a lawyer, accountant, financial adviser or wealth professional, you're helping clients make important decisions about their future, their family and their legacy.When charitable giving is part of that conversation, Hertfordshire Community Foundation provides the local expertise to help clients achieve the greatest impact from their generosity.

We complement your advice—we don't replace it. You remain your client's trusted adviser while we provide specialist philanthropy expertise and local knowledge.

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Hear how Longmores Solicitors works with Hertfordshire Community Foundation to help clients give locally and create lasting impact.

Many clients want to support local causes but don't know where to start. We help turn charitable intentions into meaningful action by:

  • recommending trusted local charities

  • identifying where need is greatest

  • carrying out charity due diligence

  • managing grants and reporting impact

  • providing ongoing philanthropic advice



With more than 35 years' experience, we have an unrivalled understanding of Hertfordshire's voluntary sector and the communities that need support most.

How we support you and your clients

  • develop a personalised giving strategy

  • establish a charitable fund

  • leave a gift in their Will

  • make tax-efficient charitable gifts

  • give anonymously if preferred

  • support local causes aligned with their interests



We work directly with your clients or through you—whichever best supports your relationship.



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Why partner with Hertfordshire Community Foundation?

£35m+
distributed in grants since 1988
100+
endowment funds managed for individuals, families and businesses
500+
local small charities and voluntary groups supported last year
100% local
Every pound donated benefits communities across Hertfordshire

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Whether your client is considering charitable giving, establishing a charitable fund or leaving a gift in their Will, we're here to help.
Amanda Jansen
Head of Philanthropy
07711 143267
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. .