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…
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…
Wellbeing activities for people with Arthritis
A vital grant from the Bill & Jean Richmond Foundation enabled Arthritis Support to fund a Wellbeing Activities Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator oversees the hydrotherapy and Pilates projects as…
Community garden project brings people together
A grant from the Cambridge and Counties Bank Foundation supported The Conservation Volunteers’ ‘Green Gym’ at Rolleston Primary School in Eyres Monsell, an area of socioeconomic and educational…
Mentoring support for young people in Leicester
STARS have been able to bring their NEET 2 EET (NEET stands for Not in Employment,Education or Training) programme to the Educ8 group in New Parks, Leicester. The…
Boxing club supports young people to make a positive changes and overcome challenges
Friends Hub Highfields received a grant from the Leicestershire Police Chief Constable’s Fund that to deliver their Box Out Crime project, to focus the energy of young people…
NEST (New Evidence Search Team) services supported by John Salmon Fund
A grant from the John Salmon Fund has supported Leicester City of Sanctuary to deliver their NEST (New Evidence Search Team) services, around 15 volunteer caseworkers with experience…
STEAMpunk Orchestra summer holiday after school club
With a grant from The Leicestershire Fund, Drum and Brass CIC have run their STEAMpunk Orchestra summer holiday and after school club for 80 hours. 8-12 year olds…
Community Arts and performance festival
With support from The John Salmon Fund, The Spark Arts for Children were able to carry out an art and performance festival at The BRITE Centre in Braunstone,…