Funding Local Causes

How we work with Professional Advisors

The best advice is given to clients by the best professional teams. Hertfordshire Community Foundation's specialist knowledge of the local charitable sector makes us a key member of the best team a client can have.

Whether you are a lawyer, accountant, financial adviser or wealth professional, we can help you give the right advice to your private, corporate and charity clients about giving. We have over 35 years’ experience as philanthropy advisers in helping donors change the world on their doorstep. Though we focus on the community in our area, our advice is independent and we start with your clients’ wishes and how they want to make a difference.

We provide:
  • a personalised, professional service that meets your clients’ wishes and means, while maximising benefit to the community;

  • a range of giving options and opportunities to ensure your clients’ gifts are tax efficient;

  • knowledge of community needs and organisations that make a difference;

  • expertise in providing funding and other charitable support;

  • privacy or publicity for your clients as they wish;

  • transparency and accountability through our Board of trustees and the Charity Commission.
    We can provide advice either directly to your clients or through you.
To find out more download our Professional Advisor leaflet here:

PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR LEAFLET

If you would like to talk with us about how we can help you to exceed your clients expectations, please call our Head of Philanthropy, Amanda Jansen on 07711 143267 or email amanda.jansen@hertscf.org.uk

Catch up with our latest news

Strengthening local giving: Reflections from a community visit
On Tuesday 10 February, I had the pleasure of attending a community event in Hertfordshire alongside my colleagues Amanda Jansen, Head of Philanthropy, and Helen Doubal, Head of Grants as well as HCF Trustee Terry Douris. The event brought together leaders from local charities and community organisations, and we were joined by the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
HCF chosen as Hertfordshire Constabulary’s charity of the year
Chief Constable Andy Prophet personally chose Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) as the constabulary’s charity for 2026 having visited HCF and hearing first-hand about its work. .
HCF's Annual Review 2024/25
We’re excited to share our latest Annual Review, showcasing the incredible work made possible by our generous supporters. .
Celebrating 50 years of Community Foundations in the UK
In the last 50 years, community foundations in UKCF’s network have collectively distributed just over £2. 1 billion to grassroots projects and initiatives across the UK and Jersey.