Huntley and Palmers Fund
Founded in 1822, Huntley and Palmers became the world’s largest biscuit company, and the first to create a global brand by exporting biscuits across the world, in beautifully…
Closing dates over the festive period
Please note that the Community Foundation will be closed from Friday 17th December 2021 through to Monday 10th January 2022. Our website application portal will remain OPEN throughout We will…
Let’s Create Jubilee Fund – a new Fund!
We are really pleased to be able to make grants from the new Let’s Create Jubilee Fund. The Fund helps existing voluntary and community groups develop creative and…
Thank you to our Volunteers!
Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation want to say a massive THANK YOU during volunteers week to all of our phenomenal…
Nominate a deserving voluntary group for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
This is the highest award that can be given to voluntary groups across the UK, and you could help more Leicestershire groups win this prestigious award. So, if…
Covid Pandemic
Over 2020 and early 2021, we gave around £1.25m in grants to the local charitable groups working tirelessly with those hardest hit by the pandemic. Our grateful thanks…
High Sheriff of Rutland’s award for service to the community
It was a proud moment for the Leicestershire & Rutland Community Foundation team when the outgoing High Sheriff of Rutland, Richard Cole, presented the High Sheriff’s award at…
New fund launches to deliver better futures through sport
Developing life skills Building strong communities Improving mental health Developing employability skills Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour The fund will open for applications on Monday 12th April and full…
Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund deadline extended
The Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) is a new fund for social enterprises and charities that are improving the lives of people across the UK who are…
Practical Support and Hope for Pandemic Mums and Babies
The Bobby Dhanjal Foundation has given much needed help to charity Baby Basics Leicester, via Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation. Baby Basics is a volunteer-led charity supporting vulnerable…