Funding Local Causes

Trusts and Foundations

Working with existing Trusts and Foundations

Community Foundations are ideally-placed to support both small and larger trusts with their local grant making. HCF already delivers ongoing local grant making programmes for funders such as National Emergencies Trust, Blandford Trust and Frank Litchfield Trust.

An important advantage of working with a Community Foundation is the level of control and decision making that you can retain, whilst taking advantage of our expertise in grant making and local knowledge. Trustees can stay fully involved in how, where and when their funds are spent in the community.

We are experts in local community need, having given out more than £35 million in grants to thousands of organisations across Hertfordshire since 1988.

If you are a local or national grant-making Trust with an interest in Hertfordshire then please get in touch as we may be able to provide a cost effective solution to delivering your local Hertfordshire objectives.  
Some options include:

Trust Transfers

Hertfordshire Community Foundation can be a safe haven for trusts wishing to consider transferring responsibility.
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Outsourcing grant making

Draw on Hertfordshire Community Foundation's over 30 years’ experience in advising and delivering on grantmaking.
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Make a donation

Donations of any size mean that we can continue to support local grassroots charities across our county.
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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. .