The Friends of the Community Foundation

The Friends of the Community Foundation formed in 1997 with the aim of raising awareness of the work of the Community Foundation through newsletters, events and other fundraising activities.

The Friends have their own Named Fund, which they add to regularly through fundraising events and donations, and which is used to fund local projects throughout the county. By March 2007 the Friends Fund had a value of £166,000 and since 1997 has awarded over £21,000 in grants to local community groups and projects. Friends donate £25 or more per year to the Community Foundation, or give £250 to be a Life Friend.

Many people set up bankers orders to make regular monthly, quarterly or annual donations. Subsequently some have decided to set up their own Named Fund, and others plan to leave a bequest to the Community Foundation.

Friends also help to ensure that more people are aware of the work we do, bringing in new supporters, and ensuring that local charities are aware of the grants we can offer them.

Friends are invited to our fundraising events, including our annual High Sheriff’s reception. Our 2006 reception was at the home of High Sheriff Mrs Geraldine Wimble. Other events included the Les Bruce Big Band concert in Swindon, and the Salisbury Premiere of Casino Royale. Friends are also invited to our Annual Review meeting and have the chance to visit some of the projects we fund as part of our “Seeing is Believing” programme.

If you would like to become a Friend of the Community Foundation, call us on 01380 729284 or email: friends@wscf.org.uk or download a Friends donation form here

What the Friends say about us

93% of Friends agree that
“I would be happy to recommend the Community Foundation to my friends as a good local charity to support”.

91% of Friends agree that they
“enjoy reading the Community Foundation’s newsletters and Annual Review”.

76% of Friends have attended at least one Community Foundation event.

50% of Friends say they want to join us on a “Seeing is Believing” visit to see some of the projects we fund.

(responses to the 2007 Friends questionnaire)

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