The Richi Rootz Foundation
The Richi Rootz Foundation is set up in memory of Richi Rootz a Leicester based musician. It provides support for young stroke victims and aims to raise awareness…
Our volunteer wins DSU Gold Award for Achievement!
A massive well done to our Social Media volunteer Becca Pettitt for winning the DSU Gold Award for Achievement! For the full story visit http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/student-volunteers-honoured-with-national-awards.aspx
Investing in Leicester’s youth – Bobby Dhanjal Foundation for Children
For centuries, successful businesses have given money to worthy causes. In the latest in a series of stories on county philanthropy, Ian Griffin of the Leicester Mercury…
Creative Arts Organisation Brings out the Best in Kids
The Community Foundation is highlighting the vibrant charity Soft Touch Arts – a creative organisation which helps disadvantaged young people who have challenges in their lives and others…
We help Leicester City of Sanctuary recreate a Home from Home
£5,800 was awarded to The Leicester City of Sanctuary from our recent grants panel. Pam Inder and Bessie Hayes, Chair and Vice Chair respectively, explain why the money…
We’ve moved!
Please note that we have now moved to a new home. This is our new postal address: 3 Wycliffe Street Leicester LE1 5LR Should you…
The cost of modernising: Samaritans start up SMS service thanks to The Community Foundation
Leicester and Rutland Samaritans were glad to receive £4,281 from The Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation to start their SMS service. This will go towards their target figure…
More Chances To Enjoy Trips
By David Owen, Leicester Mercury A Scout group has given more inner city children the chance to experience adventures in the great outdoors, thanks to a Comic Relief…
Support for People in Fuel Poverty
The District Councils in Leicestershire and the Rutland County Council have recently secured funding to support local residents who are in fuel poverty. The funding is available until…
Bobby Dhanjal Wealth Management supporting children’s groups across Leicester City!
Bobby Dhanjal Wealth Management is delighted to announce that they have set up The Bobby Dhanjal Foundation to support children’s groups across Leicester City. The Bobby Dhanjal Foundation…