Hertfordshire Community Foundation
@hertscf.bsky.social
Funding local causes in Hertfordshire through grants to small charities and community groups.
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...
This year, the need is even greater. Please donate:
hertfordshirecommunityfoundation.enthuse.com/cf/hertfords...
December 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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...
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...
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...
Hertfordshire Winter Appeal 25/26
Together, We Can Keep Hertfordshire Warm This Winter As temperatures drop, thousands of people across Hertfordshire face the harsh reality of winter without the essentials to stay warm, fed and safe.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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...
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.
HCF is proud to have funded as well as work alongside Babyshed through our Children’s Fund, supporting vulnerable families in Hertfordshire.
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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.
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
#HertfordshireCommunityFoundation #Philanthropy #CorporatePartnership
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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
#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...
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...
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
❄️ 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...
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.
Want to help? Set up a fund with HCF and see the difference your support makes.
November 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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.
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.
It was a great to connect with local businesses & showcase how partnerships can make Hertfordshire an even better place to live & work.
October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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.
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
5 November, 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Rothamsted Conference Centre, Harpenden
Spaces still available: hertstrusteeconference2025.eventbrite.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📍 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
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
⏳ 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
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
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
September 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⏳ 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
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...
Book your place today: training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/WSGA...
September 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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...
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...
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...
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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...
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
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
September 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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
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...
Book your place now: training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/MARI...
September 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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...
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...
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...
September 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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...
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
Join GoVolHerts and Hertfordshire Community Foundation on Wednesday 5 November in Stevenage. Register today: hertstrusteeconference2025.eventbrite.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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
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...
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...
September 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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...
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
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
High Sheriff Awards 2026 call for nominations
Nominations are now open for the High Sheriff Awards – an annual celebration of the incredible voluntary organisations making such a difference in our Hertfordshire communities. Applications close…
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September 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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
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
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
September 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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
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...
Fundraising Essentials live on Tuesday 9 September, 10–11:30am (online).
Book your place today: training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/fund...
August 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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...
Fundraising Essentials live on Tuesday 9 September, 10–11:30am (online).
Book your place today: training.hertscf.org.uk/courses/fund...
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"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
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
July 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"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
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
Funded through the Community Spaces Grant Programme, it’s open to all!
#CommunityMatters #Stevenage #GrantsInAction
July 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
💛 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
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!
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!
July 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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!
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
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
July 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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
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