About Us
The Community Foundation is an independent charity (registered no 1123126) formed in 1991 and dedicated to strengthening local communities by awarding grants to local charities and voluntary groups in the County of Wiltshire and the Borough of Swindon. Our aim is to make our area a better place to live in, by supporting voluntary and community groups that help people in need to develop their potential and overcome problems and barriers.
In the financial year to March 2009, the Community Foundation awarded grants totalling £623,330 to 221 local projects and individuals.
We are only able to award grants because of the support of our donors, including private individuals, companies, charitable trusts, local and central government. Many of our donors have set up their own charitable fund with us, to focus on the local causes that interest them. These funds are invested as part of our endowment which now totals approximately £6,000,000 held in over 100 donor funds.
The Community Foundation for Wiltshire & Swindon is part of a national network. 94% of the UK population live in an area with its own local Community Foundation, and between them the Community Foundations gave out a combined total of more than £66 million last year.
Charity Shoot at Barbury
In the Autumn Barbury Shooting School near Swindon hosted a charity clay shoot for The Community Foundation.
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£300,000 boost for charity groups in Swindon
Ten groups in Swindon have been awarded a share of the £300,000 Targeted Support Fund.
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Royal Visit
The Earl of Wessex pays a visit to Wiltshire Charities
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