Ourfunds

Below is a list of funds we’ve set up with private donors, charitable trusts and organisations since 2001 that have helped us award more than £22 million to grass roots charities, voluntary groups and individuals since then.

Neighbourhood Fund

The Neighbourhood Fund is one of our most popular and oversubscribed funds because it supports tiny grass roots charities and voluntary groups address the need right on their doorstep. The fund is vitally important to smaller groups because we will fund any costs relating to the work they deliver, including core costs, service delivery costs

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DCF Bursary Scheme

A grant from the DCF Bursary Scheme has helped hundreds of Dorset students study at college to follow their career dreams with grants available of up to £1,000 towards travel to college, laptops, equipment, tools or clothing, study trips or meals. Applicants must be 16 to 25, attending a vocational course, and be enrolled at

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Surviving Winter

Since 2011 we have run our annual Surviving Winter appeal and sadly the need is just as great as ever, with an estimated more than 20,000 people in Dorset currently living in fuel poverty. Those on pensions and benefits are less able to keep their homes warm with many living in constant worry about paying

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Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund for Young and Talented

The Lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Young and Talented awards grants of up to £1,000 towards costs that might prevent youngsters from making the most of their natural ability – such as buying kit and clothing or helping to cover the cost of competition entry fees, coaching, travel and accommodation. The fund, now in its ninth

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Dorset Welcome Fund

As Dorset welcomes refugees escaping the war in Ukraine, Dorset Community Foundation is encouraging donations to the Dorset Welcome Fund. Dorset Community Foundation has established the Dorset Welcome Fund to support all refugees seeking a home in Dorset, including those newly arrived from Ukraine. The Dorset Welcome Fund provides a single point for collection of

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Set up your own giving fund

We can design a bespoke fund that meets your specific requirements to target the issues you care about in the communities that interest you most. Download the guide