Success Stories

 

Through the benefit of the legacy we received from Brian and Marie Shuker we have been able to support 34 young people with their university careers in the last three years.  These young people are undertaking courses as diverse as Philosophy and Computer Games Development.  We are currently collating some of the stories behind these grants that illustrate the need for the funding and the benefits these young people have experienced as a result.  We look forward to posting them on this site very soon. 

ONE DEGREE MORE supports young people whose home circumstances prevent them from going to university.  The campaign aims to raise £5 million, which will enable The Community Foundation for Wiltshire & Swindon to support 30 young people in the area to realise their dream of going to university each year.

 

    Record number of grants made during 2009/2010

    Our final calculations for our end of year accounts have shown that we distributed £913,000 in grants to 255 groups during 2009/2010.
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    The Community Foundation Demonstrates Quality

    The Community Foundation Demonstrates Quality

    Wiltshire and Swindon are one of the first two Community Foundations to receive enhanced quality accreditation as part of a pilot project for the Community Foundation Network.
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