What is Worcestershire Community Foundation?
We are an independent charity and the Community Foundation for Worcestershire. We are part of a national network of 47 Community Foundations and the UK’s fourth largest funding body.
During 23/24 we supported Worcestershire’s communities by giving out 93 grants; distributing £617,539 of funding to 64+ community groups across the county.
See our short video highlighting some of the projects we supported in 2023.
We would like to say a huge thank you to all the organisations and individuals who have helped us to support Worcestershire during what is, economically, a very difficult time. We continually look for further funding opportunities to support the voluntary and community sector to enable them to run their services for the benefit of Worcestershire residents.
What we do
We are a charitable hub for the whole county – dedicated to helping to ensure that Worcestershire is a place to thrive by supporting and providing a voice for the voluntary and community sector.
Who are we?
Our people are one of the most important elements of our work in Worcestershire
We are a streamlined organisation which operates in a very lean way to ensure that our overheads are kept to a minimum, enabling us to dedicate maximum resource to our grant programmes to benefit the county.
Our team comprises a voluntary board of local trustees working with a part-time Director and a part-time Grants & Funding Officer. We are proud to have Beatrice Grant, the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, as our President, and a number of well-known voluntary patrons who support us in many ways. Many of our trustees and patrons sit on the boards of other local charities; all our team are long-term residents of Worcestershire and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the county and its needs.
Our Impact
£ 2500000 +
Total grants
(2020-Jan 2025)
£ 617539
Total grants
(Apr 2023-Jan 2025)
£ 6640
Average Grant size
93 +
Number of grants
(Apr 2023-Jan 2025)
Testimonials
Worcester Snoezelen – Beth Hiatt, Data and Impact Officer“Our involvement with WCF has been fantastic and we are so grateful to have been granted the funding to support our group activity session. All communications have been incredibly positive and we are thankful for both Karen and Lucy for their help and guidance.”
Sight Concern – Anne Eyre - CEO“The value of a supportive local funder who understands the county and the pressures faced by the voluntary sector cannot be underestimated. The award has supported us to fill gaps within our services and reach more people with sensory impairment. It has been a very positive experience.”
Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service – Judith Ford, CEO“Our involvement with WCF has been extremely positive – communication has been timely and the application process was clear.”
Dawn Turner, CEO Stepway“It has given people an alternative path away from crime. It has not only improved mental wellbeing but has saved lives too.”
Headway Worcestershire – Mandie Fitzgerald, CEO“
“Your investment has helped us strengthen lives, broaden opportunities, and create supportive spaces where survivors can rebuild confidence, independence, and connection. Thank you for believing in our work. Your kindness is making a real and lasting impact.”
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Our team
Our Partners
