Funding Local Causes

Help residents in need during the coldest months of the year

Research shows that over 40 ,000 Hertfordshire households may have to choose between heating and eating, and nearly a third are financially stretched.

Each year Hertfordshire Community Foundation runs an appeal to raise funds to ensure that the most vulnerable people in our society are kept safe, warm and well.
How we help
Our Winter Appeal raises money to give out in grants to help local charities and community organisations to support those in most urgent need during the coldest winter months.

Grants have supported grassroot community organisations like Small Acts of Kindness provide warm clothing and essentials to older residents, The Toy Hub give families in hardship free, ready-to-wrap Christmas presents for their children, Herts Welcomes Refugees supply essential items to refuges and asylum seekers and Citizens Advice North Herts and Citizens Advice Dacorum support people facing fuel poverty.

The grants help local people like Jodie*
“I would just like to send on behalf of myself and my family the gratitude and overwhelming thanks it was much needed at just the right time. So grateful and truly appreciate this. Thank you so much for giving and caring.”
*(name changed to protect their identity)

How to help?
By supporting our Winter Appeal you can help local people so they don't have to make a decision between eating and heating their homes.

Donations can be made online ; via bank transfer to Account Number 28592379 Sort code 60-10-39; or by sending a cheque made payable to ‘Hertfordshire Community Foundation’ to HCF, Foundation House, 2-4 Forum Place, Fiddlebridge Road, Hatfield AL10 0RN

To find out more call 01707 251351 or email marketing@hertscf.org.uk

Are you looking for help?
  • Charities and community groups in Hertfordshire looking for grants to help local people this winter can apply for grants via our grants page here.
  • Individuals looking for help can contact HertsHelp at 0300 1234044 or info@hertshelp.net for confidential assistance and to be put in touch with local services. This can include help through the Household Support Fund for energy bills, as well as guidance on saving money. Additional options include seeking help from Citizens Advice or your local council, especially for issues like prepayment meter fuel debt. 

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