How we workwith charitable trusts
Charitable trusts such as The Talbot Village Trust direct their giving through us to support some of our existing funds, such as our Neighbourhood Fund, because of our unrivalled local knowledge.
Because of our grant making expertise and local knowledge we can run funding programme or administer an entire charitable trust on behalf of trustees.
Independent charitable trusts are a great community resource but finding the right people, time and expertise to run them can be a challenge.
We can step in and manage a trust when there is difficulty in:
Recruiting and retaining trustees
Identifying beneficiaries that meet the trust’s purpose
Fulfilling statutory requirements, including reviewing applications, carrying out due diligence or reporting to the Charity Commission
Community foundations work with the Charity Commission under its Revitalising Trusts Programme, which supports charitable trusts that are struggling to distribute income and helps revive dormant or underused funds for community benefit.
The initiative has already released £32 million in the UK and has helped more than 1,800 charities put funds to work locally, with clear guidance and practical support throughout delivery.
Find out more
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-for-your-inactive-or-ineffective-charity
Impact stories
Fund is a perfect solution for client’s desire to benefit the community
LEE Young has been a partner in the wills and tax team at Frettens, which has offices in Christchurch, Ringwood and Wimbourne, since 2009. He first became aware of Dorset Community Foundation after meeting a trustee at a function but it was only when a client spoke to him about her will that he realised
Actress’s love for Dorset prompted legacy
German film actress, model, photographer and DJ Renate Morley left a gift in her will that will continue to support the community she loved. Renate, of Milner Road, Bournemouth, died on Christmas Eve 2021, aged 85 after a long illness. Friends said she lived a long, colourful life, full of excitement, creativity and love. Her
Flexible funding is helping youth club thrive
Gillingham Youth Club used a £5,000 grant from our Neighbourhood Fund to cover staff wages, hall hire and activity costs to deliver sessions that reduce young peoples’ isolation and improve their mental wellbeing. Senior Youth Leader Shelley Finch said the grant allows the club to hire trained youth workers, plan activities and organise community events