HIWCF ‘Seeing Is Believing’ Visit Showcases the Great Work of Two Havant Based Charities
A ‘Seeing Is Believing’ visit organised by Hampshire & Isle of Wight ...
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We are an independent charitable Foundation and the largest philanthropic grant-maker working exclusively across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth. We are your local charity and believe that ‘charity begins at home’ supporting the local community groups and organisations that tackle deprivation and disadvantage, supporting vulnerable people within our communities, villages, towns and cities.
We believe in thriving local communities and we connect donors to the local causes and charities they care about. We have built investments totalling over £12.7 million for the long-term benefit of local communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We specialise in awarding grants to smaller, lesser known charities and community groups who offer the support, services and activities that can really make a difference to local people’s lives.
Over the past eight years we have distributed more than £8.8 million in small grants to support over 3,000 community projects for local people of all ages. To learn more about community foundations and their role in local communities please contact us for more information.
CASE STUDIES
We specialise in awarding grants to smaller, lesser known charities and community groups.
Supporting Young People
In 2006, Youth Options, which engages youngsters in training and support leading to work ...
Supporting Young Carers & Their Families
Winchester & District Young Carers was one of the first groups HIWCF supported back in 2006.
Preventing Isolation
Winchester Live at Home Scheme received a grant for their ‘Food, Friendship and Fitness’ ...
Supporting Healthy Eating
Rowan’s Hospice, based in Waterlooville received a grant from the Kenwood Community Fund for ...
Improving Prospects for the Disadvantaged
South Downs College in Havant was awarded a grant under the Solent Community Grants Programme ...
Working in Partnership
A grant of £1,000 from the Sport Relief Community Cash Programme enabled Southampton based ...
We are committed to building funds and distributing grants to support community projects across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth
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Anyone who doesn’t “get” why endowment is so important must be a disciple of Groucho Marx who said “Why should I care about the next generation? What have they ever done for me?”
TESTIMONIALS
In Gosport, the grants will help towards the annual cost of suitably trained instructors to deliver yoga and pilates sessions tailored to older participants, ensuring that club members continue to benefit from regular, gentle exercise at a pace that suits them. In Fareham, the grants will provide a varied and stimulating activity programme for members of the Friendship Club, and will cover a significant proportion of venue costs for the Silver Tops, ensuring that we can keep the cost of membership at a level that is affordable to all our members.
We are so grateful that you have agreed to generously support our work with disabled people in this way. Your donation will help improve the lives of people living with dementia, plus their carers and loved ones, by providing access to the sea on board our unique powerboat catamarans.
I can confirm that your funds are being used at our Isle of Wight U Turn service to help vulnerable children at risk from sexual exploitation overcome their experiences and take positive steps forward with their lives. Your continued belief in our work and generosity is truly appreciated, thank you.
We’re really excited to be launching a year’s worth of tea parties for lots of local isolated people across Southampton. As you know, demand for Communicare’s services is ever increasing; your grant will help us to ensure the continuation of this good work.
We are truly grateful for your incredible support. If you would like to visit University Hospital Southampton to see first-hand the fantastic build you facilitated we would be very pleased to show you around.
I would like to thank you for your continuing generosity through the Alderman Joe Davidson Memorial Trust. Norwood continues to provide a range of bespoke services that are flexible and responsive to individual needs, aiming to support children, adults and families to realise their dreams and live the life they choose. With your donation we can ensure that we tackle these challenges and continue to provide the first class level of care for which we are renowned.
