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We support the most disadvantaged communities across our region through grant-making.

HIWCF was set up as an independent charitable Foundation in 2002 by local people to connect donors with the local causes and charities that they care about in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We now support over 40 fund holders - individuals, businesses and other organisations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and have distributed over £5 million over the last five years. We are a team of local people from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight committed to helping our voluntary and community groups to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people across the County. We have a strong board of Trustee's with a diverse range of skills and experience who all contribute to the work of the Foundation supported on a daily basis by our professional staff. We are lucky to have the support of many influential and respected individuals from across Hampshire including Dame Mary Fagan, DCVO, JP, Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, The Lord Chidgey, The Rt Hon Earl of Portsmouth, DL and Alan Titchmarsh MBE, VMH, DL.

29/10/2026

Trustees’ Week (9-13 November) is a time to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. Throughout Trustees’ Week you can develop your skills, knowledge and experience through a wide range of events, training and guidance. Check out these free or low cost events:

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26/10/2026

We're delighted to announce that Testlands, a Southampton-based non-profit, has been awarded £123,353 over three years for the Lead the Change funding programme supporting young people to build stronger, more connected communities.

The funding will enable Testlands to run the ‘We All Belong: Young Researchers for Change’ project which will support young people aged 13–18 in Southampton, Portsmouth and Aldershot to explore issues affecting their communities, including racism, Islamophobia, misinformation and belonging.

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Testlands, a Southampton-based non-profit, has been awarded £123,353 over three years by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) through Lead the Change, a funding programme supporting young people to build stronger, more connected communities. The funding will enable Testlands to ru...

23/10/2026

Nominations for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service are now open and will close 1st December 2026. Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest Award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and they are awarded for life. Find out more and nominate now:

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Celebrating the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK.

21/10/2026

Are you subscribed to our Grant Alert emails to hear when the latest funding opportunities open? Sign-up now: https://buff.ly/aqF4jgJ

20/10/2026

📣 NOMINATE NOW! The High Sheriff of Hampshire Community Awards are open for nominations 🌟

In 2027, the Awards will recognise individuals and community groups making an exceptional contribution to crime prevention and justice across Hampshire. In keeping with the High Sheriff’s theme, there will be a particular spotlight on those using sport to support disadvantaged or vulnerable young people and drive positive social change.

Find out more and nominate now 👇

Hampshire High Sheriff Awards 2027 High Sheriff of Hampshire Community Awards The Awards celebrate community groups, volunteers and individuals who are making a positive difference to their communities, supporting crime prevention, strengthening community connections and contributing to a fairer and...

19/10/2026

HIWCF is recruiting for new Trustees, specialising in a range of skills:

✅ Legal – to act as Company Secretary, with a strong background in the law as it relates to Registered Charities in particular.
✅ Investment management – to be the specialist Trustee holding oversight of the management of our investment portfolio of £15m AUM.
✅ Communications – to support our efforts to raise our profile and to become thought leaders around the region, particular in terms of philanthropy growth and the issues affecting the charitable sector.

We welcome applications from candidates with skills or experience in these fields. To ensure we are including the perspectives and experiences of people whose backgrounds are currently less represented on our Board, we are particularly interested in hearing from people with lived experience of any of the issues that our funding seeks to address. This might include people from minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people and people who have experienced poverty, disadvantage or barriers to opportunity.

Find out more and apply at https://buff.ly/V9ZiBKy

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16/10/2026

Across the UK, communities are at the heart of emergency response. From repair cafes to rugby clubs to residents groups, every community can play a role. The Ready Together toolkit and platform from National Emergencies Trust will help communities be more prepared for whatever comes next. 👇

13/10/2026

“Being born disabled, you’re pretty much coddled and thought of as a bit fragile,” Toby says, “but when you come here, it sort of throws that idea out the window!” Find out how HIWCF's funding supports Toby - and a local wheelchair rugby group 🏉 👇

For Toby, wheelchair rugby has changed what he thought sport could be. “I’ve been coming here for about seven years,” he says. “I used to do swimming before this and I used to think it was kind of boring because it was just me. I’d never really experienced a sport where there was a team [....

05/10/2026

🚨 Ford - Southampton Community Fund closes tomorrow.
The aim of this grant programme is to fund skills initiatives for young people aged 11-25 years old, living in Southampton and Eastleigh. Nonprofit community organisations working with these target groups can apply for two-year grants of up to £5,000 per year (up to £10,000 over 24 months). All multi-year grants will be paid in annual instalments with second year funding subject to the completion of adequate year one reporting.

Find out more and apply now:

https://buff.ly/Kwfbt8B

Address

Lake House, 2 Port Way, Port Solent
Basingstoke
PO64TY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://hiwcf.org.uk/

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