Good luck to our incredible team of runners taking on the London Marathon this Sunday! Every mile you run & every pound you raise will help fund vital support for people & communities across Hertfordshire. You can support our runners by donating via our website www.hertscf.org.uk/news/all-new...

We visited Dacorum Community Trust with @AffinityWater to see the impact of a grant part-funded through our partnership. They provide vital crisis support in Hertfordshire — from food and furniture to essential household items — with demand rising across working households too.

Herts Green Impact Fund in action! Imajica theatre received £1k for a solar powered generator. Less pollution, same great shows. Their new generator cuts carbon emissions and raises awareness of sustainability. #Imajica #solar energy #HCF #carbonreduction

We were pleased to welcome Donna Schultz and Simon Neetham from the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, and to confirm our Charity Patron partnership for a third year. As Donna steps down as CEO, we thank her for her support and wish her well in her next chapter.

A positive step forward for local philanthropy Yesterday, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport launched ‘Our place to give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy’ — a new plan to better connect philanthropists with local communities. Read more: www.hertscf.org.uk/news/all-new...

Thanks to HCF funding, Wise About Food’s Meet and Eat project helps isolated individuals, carers, people with learning disabilities & refugees cook, share meals & build lasting friendships. We can turn your values into local impact. #LocalGiving #Hertfordshire #CommunityImpact #SocialConnection

Celebrating Hertfordshire’s heroes! 💛 We sponsored the Volunteer Award at the #HeartFMHeroAwards, won by Debbie Doherty (Ollie Foundation). Inspiring stories, joyful performances from Electric Umbrella & amazing community spirit! 👏 ➡️ www.hertscf.org.uk/news/all-new... #Herts

HCF funding helps Cancer Hair Care support people experiencing hair loss with practical guidance, emotional care & specialist services — restoring confidence, dignity & a sense of self. By giving to Hertfordshire Community Foundation you can turn your values into lasting local impact. #LocalGiving

“Without these sessions, I wouldn’t see anyone or do anything.” — Participant, Inclusive United With support from HCF, young adults with learning disabilities and SEN enjoy sports and social sessions that boost confidence, wellbeing, and connection. Give where you live. Change lives locally.

“We would not have been able to fund the Bee Kind To Yourself Project without HCF.” 💛 HCF funding helped Always Bee You CIC support adults with learning disabilities & mental health challenges to reduce isolation & improve wellbeing. We can turn your values into lasting local impact. #LocalGiving

HCF CEO Paul Robin & Head of Grants Helen Doubal attended Google Data Centers Launch. Through HCF, Google’s donation is supporting local charities—strengthening services & reaching those who need them most. #CommunityImpact #Hertfordshire #Google

Discover 4 tax-efficient ways to donate to Hertfordshire Community Foundation before 5 April 2026. 🏡✨ 👉 www.hertscf.org.uk/news/all-new... #Hertfordshire #GiveLocal #TaxSmart #HCF

📣 We’re hiring! Hertfordshire Community Foundation is looking for a Charity Training Officer to join our Training & Development team. Part-time (21 hrs) | Hybrid | 2 days per week in our Hatfield office. Apply by Thurs 5 March 👉 Full details on our website www.hertscf.org.uk/vacancies

HCF was pleased to attend a recent community event with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. We highlighted the vital role of community foundations in supporting local charities and philanthropy, and how community funding strengthens local communities. Read more: www.hertscf.org.uk/news/all-new...

With support from HCF’s Environmental Fund, Hong Kongers in Bishop’s Stortford is helping families settle into life in Hertfordshire while protecting local wildlife — from bat and bird boxes to pond-dipping and biodiversity projects. This is what happens when you give where you live.

Thank you to Rathbones for hosting Hertfordshire Community Foundation’s first Lunch & Learn: Financial Planning & Philanthropy. With over 35 years’ experience, HCF works alongside professional advisers to help donors give well & make a lasting difference. #Philanthropy #FinancialPlanning

“The sessions are more than singing – they are a source of happiness, community & resilience.” — Participant, Herts Musical Memories With support from HCF, people living with dementia & their carers across Hertfordshire enjoy singing sessions that stimulate memories, reduce isolation & bring joy.

We’re proud to share that we have been chosen as Hertfordshire Constabulary’s first ever Charity of the Year! A huge thank you to Hertfordshire Police for their support. We’re looking forward to working together throughout 2026 to support local communities across #Hertfordshire. #CommunitySupport

Last winter, donations to #HertsWinterAppeal helped us support groups helping older residents, families & individuals in crisis, children in hardship and refugees and asylum seekers. This year, the need is even greater. Please donate: hertfordshirecommunityfoundation.enthuse.com/cf/hertfords...

Over 40,000 Hertfordshire households may have to choose between heating & eating this winter. Through #HertsWinterAppeal, we’re raising funds to support local partners providing food, warm clothing & support. Please donate if you can: hertfordshirecommunityfoundation.enthuse.com/cf/hertfords...

Two members of our Grants Team visited Babyshed yesterday — a baby bank supporting families with essential clothing and equipment in their baby’s first year. HCF is proud to have funded as well as work alongside Babyshed through our Children’s Fund, supporting vulnerable families in Hertfordshire.

This week we welcomed Google’s data centre representatives to Hertfordshire as they filmed a video showcasing how Google’s data centre giving through Hertfordshire Community Foundation is supporting local lives across the county. #HertfordshireCommunityFoundation #Philanthropy #CorporatePartnership

❄️ Last winter, your kindness helped us make a real difference. ❄️ But this winter will be especially tough. Over 40,000 Hertfordshire households could be forced to choose between heating & eating. 💙 Please support our #HertsWinterAppeal hertfordshirecommunityfoundation.enthuse.com/cf/hertfords...

Great to bring together our new fundholder, Kate Corbisiero, with Future Living CEO Emma Flemming & HCF Trustee Suzy Harvey. Inspiring to see the impact Future Living has on adults & children affected by domestic abuse. Want to help? Set up a fund with HCF and see the difference your support makes.

Last week, our Head of Philanthropy Amanda Jansen & Head of Grants Helen Doubal attended the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce's Black Tie Dinner. It was a great to connect with local businesses & showcase how partnerships can make Hertfordshire an even better place to live & work.

Join us in two weeks at the Hertfordshire Trustees Conference for fresh ideas and practical insight from local sector leaders. 5 November, 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Rothamsted Conference Centre, Harpenden Spaces still available: hertstrusteeconference2025.eventbrite.co.uk

📍 Change of venue - Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference We’ve had to make a venue change for the Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference — it will now be held at Rothamsted Conference Centre, Harpenden. If you haven’t booked your place yet, there’s still time: hertstrusteeconference2025.eventbrite.co.uk

⏳ Don't miss out! You have until Monday to nominate deserving organisations for a Hertfordshire High Sheriff Award 2026. Nominate those enhancing lives and supporting vulnerable groups in Hertfordshire through nature. Learn more: www.hertscf.org.uk/high-sheriff... #HighSheriffAwards

⏳ Just 1 week left!⚡️ If your organisation empowers through nature, we would love to hear from you! 🌟 Don't miss out on the Hertfordshire High Sheriff Awards 2026. More info here: www.hertscf.org.uk/high-sheriff... #HertsSheriffAwards @hertsSheriff

Take your skills to the next level with our Successful Grant Applications course. In this in-person session, you’ll sharpen your approach, learn insider tips from an experienced trainer and boost your chances of success with funders. Book your place today: training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/WSGA...

Make your organisation greener – and save money too! Our Carbon Literacy Course is designed for Hertfordshire charities and community groups. 🍃 Understand and feel confident 🍃 Create actionable goals 🍃 Get certified training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/Carb...

Over 140 supporters joined us at Sopwell House for our 2025 Annual Reception 🌟 We celebrated local philanthropy, thanked outgoing Chair Henry Holland Hibbert & welcomed James Hopkins as incoming Chair. 📸 Read more: www.hertscf.org.uk/news/all-new... #Hertfordshire

Show funders and stakeholders the real difference your project makes. Join our practical online session on Thursday 2 October 2025, 12–1:30pm to learn how to track progress, measure success and report impact with confidence. Book your place now: training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/MARI...

Not sure whether a CIO, CIC or another structure is right for your organisation? Join our free online webinar Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Charity or Non-Profit on Tuesday 23 September 2025, 12–1pm. Book online: training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/lega...

This year’s Hertfordshire Trustees Conference is here to celebrate the Trustee role and explore how boards can navigate change with confidence. Join GoVolHerts and Hertfordshire Community Foundation on Wednesday 5 November in Stevenage. Register today: hertstrusteeconference2025.eventbrite.co.uk

Budgeting for Fundraising Join our live online session and learn how to: ✅ Create realistic, funder-ready project budgets ✅ Apply full cost recovery (including overheads) step by step ✅ Present your numbers clearly to meet grant-makers’ criteria training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/Budg...

NOW OPEN 🌿 Do you know a charity making a real difference in Hertfordshire? 💚 Nominations are now open for the 2026 High Sheriff Awards – celebrating local groups that are empowering people through the power of nature. 🌳✨ 👉 Find out more here: youtu.be/sxlbZf9YYY4?... @hertsSheriff

A huge thank you to HAB Law for their generous donation to the Hertfordshire Children’s Fund. Their support will help families across Hertfordshire, particularly those affected by domestic abuse, access vital grants in times of crisis. We are so grateful for their commitment to our community

Our Training and Development team has just released our September training programme and first up is… Fundraising Essentials live on Tuesday 9 September, 10–11:30am (online). Book your place today: training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/fund...

"What is a community foundation?" For 50 years, community foundations have been a core part of local giving in the UK. Find out more and get involved in your community: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/our-network #Philanthropy #Community #GiveLocal #CommunityFoundations

💛 Christy from our Grants Team enjoyed visiting The Welcome at All Saints Church, Stevenage — a friendly group offering crafts, conversation and refreshments for local people. Funded through the Community Spaces Grant Programme, it’s open to all! #CommunityMatters #Stevenage #GrantsInAction

Age Concern, The New Apton Centre offers fun activities, hot meals and a friendly space for over 55s. Our Grant Manager Toni loved visiting to see the day service, activities and their newly refurbished, HCF grant funded kitchen — now fully health & safety compliant. Big thanks to Jackie & Phil!

We’re proud of our community of supporters, and we’d love more people to join us. By giving through Hertfordshire Community Foundation, you’ll discover remarkable local charities you might never have known about and see first-hand the difference you’re making. Find our more: www.hertscf.org.uk

Great to attend the Communities 1st Annual Conference last week! A brilliant day connecting with local charities, groups & volunteers, with inspiring talks on partnership building, fundraising, volunteer safety & more. Thanks for having us! @communities-1st.bsky.social

Small charities are the heart of our communities — first to respond, last to leave. But many are struggling to survive. Hertfordshire Community Foundation is funding local groups making a real difference. 👉 Learn more: www.hertscf.org.uk/grant-making

At Hertfordshire Community Foundation, we connect local people who want to give with the grassroots charities and causes that need them most. We do the research, monitor the impact and ensure that every donation, large or small, makes a real and lasting difference. Find out more www.hertscf.org.uk

📣 We’re hiring! Join us as a Philanthropy Coordinator (part-time) and help make a difference in Hertfordshire 💙 Hybrid | £25–27k FTE | 21hrs 👉https://www.hertscf.org.uk/vacancies #HertfordshireJobs #CharityJobs #Philanthropy

📣 We’re hiring! Join us as a Philanthropy Coordinator (part-time) and help make a difference in Hertfordshire 💙 Hybrid | £25–27k FTE | 21hrs 👉https://www.hertscf.org.uk/vacancies #HertfordshireJobs #CharityJobs #Philanthropy

Huge thanks this #VolunteersWeek to our brilliant Trustees, Committee Members & volunteers who help us to fund local causes 💙 And to every amazing volunteer supporting Herts charities — you’re the heart of our community 👏 #TeamHCF #Hertfordshire

👏 Huge congrats to 8 brilliant Herts charities who’ve just completed #BuildingEffectiveness2024 — an 8-month leadership & resilience programme from @HertsCF 👏 Meet them + read about the programme 👉 www.hertscf.org.uk/news/all-new... #Hertfordshire #CharityLeadership #VCSE