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Wiltshire Community Foundation

@wiltscf

We are an independent charity, we exist to tackle disadvantage and strengthen local communities by inspiring philanthropy and supporting the voluntary sector.

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It’s #VolunteersWeek — time to celebrate those who give their time to make a difference As we start off the week we want to highlight the contributions of one of our former volunteers Myles Pilling, whose tenure with us came to an end in 2024 Read more👇 bit.ly/4kni3Nu

It’s #VolunteersWeek — time to celebrate those who give their time to make a difference

As we start off the week we want to highlight the contributions of one of our former volunteers Myles Pilling, whose tenure with us came to an end in 2024

Read more👇
bit.ly/4kni3Nu
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During #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the amazing people who help us support communities across Wiltshire and Swindon 💚 Trustee David Wray has a long history in the local voluntary sector and uses his experience both on our grants panel and our board.

During #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the amazing people who help us support communities across Wiltshire and Swindon 💚

Trustee David Wray has a long history in the local voluntary sector and uses his experience both on our grants panel and our board.
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“I think the world would stop spinning without volunteers!” During #VolunteersWeek, we’re also celebrating our fantastic panel members 👏 💚 These dedicated volunteers use their time & expertise to help us make fair and informed grant decisions

“I think the world would stop spinning without volunteers!”

During #VolunteersWeek, we’re also celebrating our fantastic panel members 👏

💚 These dedicated volunteers use their time & expertise to help us make fair and informed grant decisions
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🗣 “I believe lots of people volunteering helps to create a good society.” For #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Sue Webber, who has volunteered with us for over a decade. 💚 Sue joined our grants panel in 2013, before becoming a Trustee in 2016.

🗣 “I believe lots of people volunteering helps to create a good society.”

For #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Sue Webber, who has volunteered with us for over a decade.

💚 Sue joined our grants panel in 2013, before becoming a Trustee in 2016.
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💚 As part of #VolunteersWeek, we asked one of our wonderful panel members, Joanna, about why she began volunteering, and what it means to her. #VolunteersWeek

💚 As part of #VolunteersWeek, we asked one of our wonderful panel members, Joanna, about why she began volunteering, and what it means to her.
 
#VolunteersWeek
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🌳 Happy Wiltshire Day! 🍰 As a place-based grant giving organisation, today is a special day for us, as we celebrate our wonderful county with a slice of lardy cake. Looking forward to celebrating again on 22 January for Swindon day! Photo Credit: Declan Spreadbury

🌳 Happy Wiltshire Day!

🍰 As a place-based grant giving organisation, today is a special day for us, as we celebrate our wonderful county with a slice of lardy cake.

Looking forward to celebrating again on 22 January for Swindon day!

Photo Credit: Declan Spreadbury
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😊 We had a brilliant time today celebrating both Wiltshire Day and #VolunteersWeek. It was great to catch up and spend time with some of our Trustees and panel members. Thank you to all those who attended, and to The Peppermill for hosting us and providing a delicious lunch 😋

😊 We had a brilliant time today celebrating both Wiltshire Day and #VolunteersWeek. It was great to catch up and spend time with some of our Trustees and panel members.

Thank you to all those who attended, and to The Peppermill for hosting us and providing a delicious lunch 😋
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🚨 There are only 18 days to go until, 'Advising for Impact: Integrating Philanthropy into Client Strategies', an insightful event for all professional advisors. 🎟️ Book your tickets today👇 bit.ly/4itfXtL Thank you to A2Z Cloud for kindly supporting this event

🚨 There are only 18 days to go until, 'Advising for Impact: Integrating Philanthropy into Client Strategies', an insightful event for all professional advisors.   

🎟️ Book your tickets today👇
bit.ly/4itfXtL 

Thank you to A2Z Cloud for kindly supporting this event
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In 1979, we awarded our first grant to Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool This incredible Swindon facility offers accessible swimming for disabled people & those with mobility challenges We’re privileged to be a part of their journey and to still support them today 💚 #50for50

In 1979, we awarded our first grant to Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool

This incredible Swindon facility offers accessible swimming for disabled people & those with mobility challenges

We’re privileged to be a part of their journey and to still support them today 💚

#50for50
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🚨 The Office Police & Crime Commissioner Wilts & Swindon Community Action fund is open for applications Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects which address priorities 2, 3 and 4 set out in the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Plan 2025-29 Apply today 👇 bit.ly/3ZmqiBd Closes 18 July

🚨 The <a href="/OPCCWiltSwindon/">Office Police & Crime Commissioner Wilts & Swindon</a> Community Action fund is open for applications

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects which address priorities 2, 3 and 4 set out in the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Plan 2025-29

Apply today 👇
bit.ly/3ZmqiBd

Closes 18 July
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📖 Part of a wider story.... The UKCF network was established in 1991. Today there are 50 members, 47 of which are based in the UK, and 3 are overseas foundations accredited by UKCF. Collectively, the network has awarded over £2.1 billion in grants since 1975. #50for50

📖 Part of a wider story....

The UKCF network was established in 1991. Today there are 50 members, 47 of which are based in the UK, and 3 are overseas foundations accredited by UKCF.

Collectively, the network has awarded over £2.1 billion in grants since 1975.

#50for50
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🗓️In 1991, Thamesdown Community Trust merged with Wiltshire Community Trust, to form Wiltshire Community Foundation! Since then, we have been striving to build our endowment fund, inspire philanthropy, and support the voluntary sector across both Wiltshire and Swindon. #50for50

🗓️In 1991, Thamesdown Community Trust merged with Wiltshire Community Trust, to form Wiltshire Community Foundation!

Since then, we have been striving to build our endowment fund, inspire philanthropy, and support the voluntary sector across both Wiltshire and Swindon.

#50for50
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🌱 Leaving a lasting legacy… Our first legacy was made by Michael Wilson in 1991, and helped us to support communities in Swindon. Learn more about leaving a legacy with us below 👇 🔗bit.ly/4dqXBaR #50for50

🌱 Leaving a lasting legacy… 

Our first legacy was made by Michael Wilson in 1991, and helped us to support communities in Swindon.

Learn more about leaving a legacy with us below 👇
🔗bit.ly/4dqXBaR

#50for50
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We were honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to celebrate 50 years of connecting people who care with causes that matter. From meeting donors and community groups, it was a joyful day with the people & projects we’re proud to support. Read more 🔗bit.ly/4ltNvdO

We were honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to celebrate 50 years of connecting people who care with causes that matter.

From meeting donors and community groups, it was a joyful day with the people &amp; projects we’re proud to support.

Read more
🔗bit.ly/4ltNvdO