Meet the team behind Worcestershire Community Foundation

We have a wonderful team of local patrons and trustees who believe passionately in Worcestershire and are committed to making a difference to communities across the county.

President

Lord-Lieutenant

The Lord-Lieutenant Beatrice Grant

Our Trustees

Jonathan Chenevix-Trench

Jonathan Chenevix-Trench
(Chair)

Tamar Thompson
(Vice-Chair)

David Shaw

David Shaw
Chair of Fundraising & Development Committee

Nick Wentworth-Stanley

Nick Wentworth-Stanley DL
Chair of Finance & Governance Committee

Mark Yates

Kathy Leather

Kathy Leather-Lloyd

Mark Jackson, OBE

Mark Jackson OBE
Chair of Grants Committee

Oliver Carpenter

Oliver Carpenter

Timothy Venner

Timothy Venner

Patrons

Robert Sykes OBE

Jeremy-Clarke-Morris

Jeremy Clarke-Morris

Patrick Holcroft

Lt Col Patrick Holcroft CVO OBE

Richard Amphlett

Andrew Grant

Staff

Lucy Wells, Director

Lucy Wells
(Director)

Karen McVeigh, Grants & Funding Officer

Karen McVeigh
(Grants & Funding Officer)

Sarah Gurney
(Finance Officer)

Our Impact

£ 2925638 +

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

Tomasz Jareki, Director Midlands Migrant Support Centre Image

“The funding provided by Worcestershire Community Foundation has been instrumental in enabling our organisation to make a positive impact on the Ukrainian refugee community. The services, support, and initiatives we were able to provide have empowered individuals, improved their wellbeing and enhanced their integration into the local community. We are committed to continuing our work and are deeply grateful for the Foundation’s ongoing support.”

Tomasz Jareki, Director Midlands Migrant Support Centre
Worcester Theatres – Inclusive Communities Fund grantee Image

“We are proud to continue the work of Saucy, which not only provides high quality locally sourced LGBTQ+ talent for Worcester Theatre’s audiences but paid opportunities for queer artists. LGBTQ+ awareness is another aspect of the work, of which we are proud. The Awareness training will provide businesses and organisations with information on the LGBTQ+ community, legal obligations, diversity and equality. We hope that this will encourage community cohesion and tolerance.”

Worcester Theatres – Inclusive Communities Fund grantee
Worcestershire For the Love of Scrubs Image

“Our thanks for the fantastic donation you were able to make when we were at a time of greatest need.”

Worcestershire For the Love of Scrubs
Helen Gill, CEO The Monday Night Club Image

Our partnership with Worcestershire Community Foundation has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. Their unwavering support and guidance throughout the grant period have played a pivotal role in the success of our initiatives. WCF’s commitment to community development aligns seamlessly with our mission, fostering a collaborative and impactful relationship. Their responsiveness, transparent communication, and dedicated assistance have strengthened our organisational capacity. We commend WCF for their instrumental role in empowering communities, and we look forward to continued collaboration as we strive to make a lasting difference in people’s lives.”

Helen Gill, CEO The Monday Night Club
Jo-Anna Hine Malvern Cube Projects Image

“I have found all aspects of dealing with Worcestershire Community Foundation to be extremely positive. The team are responsive and supportive, and we really value the difference that your funding has been able to make to the young people who benefit from our charity. The application and reporting process are robust but accessible and the communication from your team is excellent. Thank you for supporting us in this project”.

Jo-Anna Hine Malvern Cube Projects

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23rd January 2025

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Our Partners

Mentor Link Image
Yellow Scarf Image
Bromsgrove & Redditch Welcomes Refugees Image
Sandycroft Centre Image
Maggs Day Centre Image
Aurum Image
Stepway Image
The Hub Bromsgrove Image
Wyre Forest & South Worcestershire Nightstop Image
Our Way Self Advocacy Image
Worcester Theatres Image
Oasis Community Hub Warndon Image
Open Trail Image
St Paul’s Hostel Image
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner Image
Spectrum Days Image
Alzheimer’s Society Image
New College Worcester Image
Like U Image
Caring Hands In the Vale Image
Malvern Hills Foodbank Image
Worcester Warriors Community Foundation Image
Catshill Baptist Church Image
Megan Baker House Image
The Wyre Forest Hospice Image
Wellbeing and Recovery College Image
West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre Image
YSS Image
Young Solutions Image
Worcestershire County Council Image
Worcester Snoezelen Image
Worcester City Council Image
Worcester Cares Image
Worcester Community Trust Image
Unlocking Potential Image
University of Worcester Image
UK Community Foundations Image
The Monday Night Club Image
The Forge Image
Tampon Tax Community Fund Image
High Sheriff Image
Ryce Image
Redditch Boxing Academy Image
Pershore Riverside Youth Centre Image
Our Side Image
Jigsaw Image
#iwill Image
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Image
Harrison Clark Rickerbys Image
DRPG Image
Cottage in the Wood Image
Community First Image
CCLA Image
Bromsgrove and Redditch Network Image
Bradley Haynes Law Image
Kendall Wadley Image
Sanctuary Image
Malvern Image
Homexperts Image
Hewitt Image
Goodrich Image
Worcester Ambassadors Image
Worcester Bosch Image
White Image