Coffee Morning Chat with LRCF Grants Team
Are you a charity or not-for-profit organsiation working in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland? If so, then come along to our coffee morning to speak to our grants team…
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…
Food bank continues with help from the Louisa Fund
Thanks to a grant from the Louisa Fund, Stoney Stanton Foodbank has been able to provide 12 months of fuel and rental costs for food storage to be…
Healthy Living project at Shepshed Toy Library
Shepshed Toy Library received a grant from the John Salmon Fund contributing towards costs for their Healthy Living project. The grant helped cover manager and play leader wages,…
Understanding post-natal illness course continues with a grant from the Leicestershire Fund
Home-Start South Leicestershire has been able to continue running their six-week ‘Understanding Post-natal Illness’ Course because of a grant from the Leicestershire Fund. The grant covered the cost of…
Baby basics project support new families with essential items
Baby Basics has been able to carry on their work with a grant from The John Salmon Fund which funded the Team Leader post. Baby Basics support disadvantaged…