Delivering grants on behalf of the Randal Foundation
Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation are delighted to be working with the Randal Foundation. Their generous contribution will be added to our general Making Local Life Better Fund,…
Reaching People Environmental Fund Report
We are delighted to share The Reaching People Environmental Fund report for 2023-24. Working with the Community Foundation, grants were given to small, locally run community groups in…
Market Harborough Building Society Launches new Community Fund
We are delighted to be working with Market Harborough Building Society, delivering their new Community Fund which will be open to receive applications in November 2024. The new…
Public encouraged to nominate outstanding voluntary organisations for Royal award
The Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur OBE, is now calling on the people of Leicester and Leicestershire to nominate worthy groups for the King’s Award for Voluntary service…
UKCF responds to ongoing riots across the UK
UKCF has expressed its concern and support for all communities affected by the riots across the UK and at Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation, we share the view…
In memory of Lucy Phillips – Arts Champion
The Lucy Phillips Arts Fund was recently launched to support individuals, charitable and community organisations working in the visual arts. The fund will support activities that champion and…
Hinckley and Rugby Building Society Fund
Fantastic to attend the AGM of Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, whose fund with the Community Foundation, is now in its third year. The AGM launched a new…
Appointment of the new High Sheriff of Rutland
Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation were delighted to attend the declaration ceremony of the new High Sheriff of Rutland, Richard Cole (DL) at Oakham Castle. Richard has been…
East Midlands Chamber of Commerce celebrates Culture and Communities
A celebration of organisations promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the East Midlands took place on 29th February, 2024. Our grants team (Nell and Alex) were there to…
Melton Building Society Community Rooms free to hire for
Did you know that Melton Building Society have 3 community rooms that are completely free to use? The rooms are based at their head office – Mutual House…