Each year in #Dorset hundreds of older people are at risk of death from cold-related illness.
Our Surviving Winter appeal works with Citizens Advice to provide £200 energy grants to get them through those dangerous colder months. You can donate here:
www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/appeals/surv...

On Friday we had an excellent day with our trustees discussing the findings of our Hidden Dorset report, led by Prof Mel Hughes and researcher Stevie Corbin-Clarke of @buresearch.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone who took part.
You can read the report here: ⬇️
hidden.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org

Our Superior STEM Bursary Fund, in partnership with #Wimborne engineering company Superior Seals, is supporting disadvantaged young people aged 16-25 on STEM courses with bursaries of up to £1,500.
Find out more and how to apply here: dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/.../superior...

If you know a young person from a household with under £35k income who has begun a vocational college course, they could be entitled to up to £1k towards costs of travel, meals, equipment and more. Find out about eligibility and how to apply here: ⬇️
dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/funds/dcf-bu...

If you're writing a grant application or a case for support our online Hidden Dorset report is packed with statistics, analysis and first hand accounts of the challenges faced by people across the county. Read it here: ⬇️
hidden.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org

More than 20 students have been awarded a share of almost £16,000 to help with the cost of vocational courses at college from our DCF Bursary Scheme so far this term. The fund is still open for applications here until February 2. ⬇️
www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/funds/dcf-bu...

We care about how we deal with the groups we fund and the donors we work with so we regularly ask for feedback. It helps improve our service and makes applying for grants smoother. These quotes are from our new impact report, which is here: ⬇️
www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/u...