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Heart of Bucks We're a community foundation dedicated to improving the lives of people in Buckinghamshire. Heart of Bucks is the community foundation for Buckinghamshire.

Our main aim is to encourage and enable local giving, so that together we can fund a wide range of charitable projects across the county.

The next application deadline for the Rothschild Foundation Grassroots Grants Fund is Wednesday 18 November!Grants of up...
04/11/2026

The next application deadline for the Rothschild Foundation Grassroots Grants Fund is Wednesday 18 November!

Grants of up to ÂŁ5,000 are available for one year to support local organisations, particularly those working to tackle disadvantage and inequality.

Funding can be used towards project costs, core running costs or capital costs.

For more information about the fund and its eligibility criteria, please visit: https://heartofbucks.org/rothschild-foundation-grassroots-grants-fund/

To apply now, please visit the Funding Portal: https://hob-forms.formtitan.com/ftproject/hobsfundingportal

What is it really like to live or work in Buckinghamshire? What do you love about your community, what challenges do you...
02/11/2026

What is it really like to live or work in Buckinghamshire? What do you love about your community, what challenges do you face, and what would you like to see change?

From November 2026 to February 2027, Heart of Bucks is launching On The Table, a community listening initiative bringing people together for informal conversations about life in our county of contrast.

We’re inviting anyone who lives, works or spends time in Buckinghamshire to host their own conversation, whether over a coffee with friends, dinner with family or a get-together with colleagues.

There’s no set format or prescribed topics. We simply want to hear what matters to you, from housing and transport to the cost of living, health, jobs and local facilities.

By bringing these conversations together, we hope to develop a deeper understanding of local experiences, challenges and aspirations, ensuring more voices are heard and helping inform conversations with charities, community organisations and decision-makers.

Whether you’re part of a community group, a local business, a school, a sports club or simply want to bring together friends and neighbours, we’d love for you to get involved.

Find out more and register to host a table here: https://heartofbucks.org/on-the-table-an-opportunity-to-listen-to-buckinghamshires-communities/

Rising costs and limited school budgets can make museum visits difficult for many schools. Thanks to a grant from Heart ...
29/10/2026

Rising costs and limited school budgets can make museum visits difficult for many schools.

Thanks to a grant from Heart of Bucks, Wycombe Museum is bringing local heritage into classrooms across South Buckinghamshire. Refreshed loan boxes and engaging lessons plans are helping pupils explore the past and connect with local history, regardless of their school’s budget.

Find out how Heart of Bucks funding is helping make cultural learning more accessible for young people here: https://heartofbucks.org/revitalising-wycombe-museums-learning-programme/

We are delighted to share the shortlisted individuals and organisations for the Heart of Bucks Charity Awards 2026, as n...
28/10/2026

We are delighted to share the shortlisted individuals and organisations for the Heart of Bucks Charity Awards 2026, as nominated by you!

Outstanding contribution by an individual:
Afzaal Hussain
Yasmin Harris
Keith Samuels and Vince Faulkner
Christine Burgess

Outstanding contribution by an organisation:
Aylesbury Women’s Centre
Cancer Connect
South Bucks Riding for the Disabled
Wycombe Multicultural Organisation

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their nominations, and congratulations to all our shortlisted nominees!

The awards are a chance to celebrate the inspiring charities, community groups, volunteers and individuals making a real difference across Buckinghamshire.

Kindly sponsored by Alcom It.

We are thrilled to announce that during July to September 2026, Heart of Bucks awarded over ÂŁ1million in grants and loan...
23/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce that during July to September 2026, Heart of Bucks awarded over ÂŁ1million in grants and loans to local charities, community groups, and individuals in crisis, making this our highest total of funding awarded in a three-month period to date!

Funding was awarded to a range of projects across Buckinghamshire such as financial literacy workshops for young adults, days out for isolated older people, and cooking classes tackling food waste.

We are incredibly proud to support the organisations working hard to strengthen our communities, tackle local challenges and improve lives across the county.

Thank you to our generous donors, fundholders and partners who make this funding possible.

You can support your local community by donating now, helping us fund vital projects and support those who need it most across Buckinghamshire.

https://heartofbucks.org/donate-now/

Our Community Investor of the Month for October is Pinewood Studios! We are delighted to highlight their lasting impact ...
21/10/2026

Our Community Investor of the Month for October is Pinewood Studios!

We are delighted to highlight their lasting impact in Buckinghamshire and celebrate their newly opened fund supporting local community projects and organisations.

To find out how your business could make a meaningful difference in Buckinghamshire, visit: https://heartofbucks.org/corporate-giving/

Voting for the 2026 People’s Choice Awards is now open!Each year we welcome supporters from across the county to our Ann...
20/10/2026

Voting for the 2026 People’s Choice Awards is now open!

Each year we welcome supporters from across the county to our Annual Reception, to celebrate the work of the not-for-profit organisations, charities and community groups we’ve funded throughout the year.

At the event we award a local community group or charity with The People’s Choice Award and £1,000 prize funding.

The winner of The People’s Choice Award is a group whose work in the community and impact on the local area has made Buckinghamshire a better place to live.

Meet our shortlisted charities and community groups below and decide who you think deserves to win!

Cast your vote here: https://heartofbucks.org/the-peoples-choice-award-2026/

The People’s Choice Award is kindly sponsored by ASM Auto Recycling.

16/10/2026

Here's our 10! đź’ś

Give Local is all about inspiring people to give to charities and community causes that make a real difference close to home.

Help us make a difference in Buckinghamshire!We're looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Finance Assistant to j...
12/10/2026

Help us make a difference in Buckinghamshire!

We're looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Finance Assistant to join our team and support the day-to-day financial operations of our charity.

This part-time role offers 15 hours per week, with some hybrid working available, and is based at our office in central Aylesbury.

Could this be the role for you? We’d love to hear from you!

To find out more, read the full job description, and apply now, visit: https://heartofbucks.org/join-our-team-finance-assistant/

Closing date: midnight on 26 October 2026. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 9 November 2026.

The deadline to be part of Give Local 2026 is fast approaching!Apply now and your charity or community group could recei...
09/10/2026

The deadline to be part of Give Local 2026 is fast approaching!

Apply now and your charity or community group could receive match-funding for any amount you can raise up to ÂŁ5,000.

There are no restrictions on the use of the funds, so they can be used for anything from core costs to continue your work or towards a specific project. You do not have to raise the full ÂŁ5,000, that is simply the maximum we will match per organisation.

For more details and to apply now, visit: https://heartofbucks.org/give-local-2026/

The deadline for applications is Monday 12th October; the 10 participating charities will be announced by Friday 16th October; and the fundraising period will be 16th October to 22nd November 2026. Fundraising must be done via an online platform.

Address

2nd Floor, 59 Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP217QG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441296330134

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