Tackling important social issues

Community foundations create a powerful community spirit that brings together all types of people to tackle important social issues in their area.

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Community foundations take a leadership role in the community

Community foundations provide practical, financial and creative leadership in their local communities. This leadership is based on extensive local knowledge, strong links into communities and a reputation for successfully facilitating change.

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Building capacity in local voluntary and community organisations

Good intentions need more than money to become a reality. community foundations provide a wide range of support to small community groups to help them become more efficient, effective and better equipped to face the challenges in their local area.

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Promoting volunteering and active citizenship

Volunteers and active citizens are the heart and soul of strong communities. They are also an essential and valued part of every strong community foundation.

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Developing and researching local knowledge

Community foundations have strong connections within their local communities. Contact with local people and organisations creates essential 'grassroots' knowledge. This sets community foundations apart from other grant-makers and ensures donations are accurately targeted to achieve the greatest impact.

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Encouraging local philanthropy

Community foundations exist to encourage and support local philanthropy, making it a rewarding experience for the donor.  They offer customised services for donors where required and provide support for strategic long term giving. Giving through a community foundation is simple and straightforward. It offers individual and corporate donors the immensely satisfying experience of making a lasting difference in their local community.

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