Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation

23/06/2026

At HIWCF we love any opportunity to get together with the community organisations we support, and introduce them to our supporters and fundholders to showcase the amazing work they do to help their local communities. At today's Seeing is Believing visit in Yateley, we heard from Vision 4 Youth who run a number of clubs and 1:1 support for young people in Yateley and surrounding areas, Fellowship Educational Society who support community members from different ethnic backgrounds in developing skills, education and social integration and Hounds for Heroes who provide trained assistance dogs for those serving, or who have served, in the Armed Forces and Emergency Services and have been injured.

Today's event was an important reminder of the vital impact grassroots and small organisations are having within their local communities, helping to transform lives in multiple ways. Thanks to those involved for sharing some incredible stories and to those who came and listened!

22/06/2026

has 21 webinars next week. We’re kicking off on Monday with these four: How to Find Funding in Tough Times, Reclaiming your charity's impact, Ethical Storytelling for Small Charities and Choosing & implementing a database resource. https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/free-charity-training-webinars/

19/06/2026

We are delighted to award 9 new grants through our Charles Burnett Memorial Fund 🎉

Marchwood Community Association: £2,800 (Weekly 'Singing with Friends' sessions)
Families Matter at Hythe URC: £10,000 (Weekly Women's Wellbeing Group)
Youth and Families Matter: £18,882 (TIDES: connecting women and New Forest wellbeing)
Helping Older People New Forest: £20,000 (Befriending in the New Forest)
Positive Path Foundation: £19,440 (Social programme for young people aged 16+)
Scarf New Forest: £20,000 (12-week Holiday Activity Programme)
New Milton Youth Trust: £20,000 (Safe Haven programme for young people aged 11-25)
The Handy Trust: £18,750 (Empowering communities mentoring programme)
Breakout Youth: £20,000 (New Forest LGBTQ+ Youth Groups)

Total awarded: £149,872

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17/06/2026

Calling all charity volunteers, school PTA members, community fundraisers and supporters of local good causes across Hampshire!

Fareport Training is partnering with Hampshire County Council to bring you this fully funded (FREE) Fundraising Essentials training programme for eligible learners.

Find out more and apply 👇

💜 Want to make a bigger difference for your charity, school, PTA, hospice or community group?

Fundraising is about more than asking for donations. It is about building relationships, telling compelling stories and creating campaigns that inspire people to support your cause.

Our funded 3 day Fundraising Essentials course will help you develop practical fundraising and digital marketing skills that can help local organisations raise more money and increase their impact. Available for eligible Hampshire residents aged 19+

Places are limited.

Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/4ewm6pk

15/06/2026

We are delighted that HIWCF Trustee, Krysia Butwilowska has been honoured by the King with an MBE.

Krysia has spent her working life in secondary education, thirty years as a Headteacher in maintained, academy, independent and special schools. She is passionate about young people being given the opportunity to achieve their potential.

In 2005 Krysia was presented with a Civic Award by the City of Portsmouth in recognition of her leadership of St Luke’s C of E School and for her contribution to Portsmouth’s educational and artistic life, an award of which she is extremely proud.

Currently, Krysia is Deputy Chair of the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth, Chair of Governors at Portsmouth High School and Governor of Portsmouth Academy.

We are incredibly proud to have Krysia on our Board of Trustees.

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A former Portsmouth headteacher and later chair of governors has been recognised by the King

15/06/2026

We are absolutely delighted to announce the 13 community organisations selected for the second round of Past Futures, our Isle of Wight heritage fund made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This round has more than doubled the number of projects we're supporting, with over £123,000 awarded to bring vibrant local histories to life. From celebrating everyday stories to preserving the unique traditions that shape the Island, these projects will help make sure our community-led heritage is accessible for everyone, now and in the future.

Huge well done and congratulations to our rewardees!

Head to our website to read more about the awardees and the incredible work ahead 🏛️🧡

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11/06/2026

📢 Are you aged 18–30 with a brilliant business idea, but struggling to access funding?

HIWCF and SWEF are offering grants of up to £2,000 to help young business owners and entrepreneurs across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Whether it’s equipment, branding, or marketing – these grants are designed to give your venture the push it needs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to change your future through being your own boss!

👉 Apply today: https://buff.ly/ZqxLC1R



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08/06/2026

🌟 “Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation is a shining light in the community" https://buff.ly/dmD8HsM

We were delighted by the conversation between HIWCF Ambassador Alan Titchmarsh and BBC's Matt Chorley at the HIWCF Summer Soiree last week.

The event, sponsored by Sarasin & Partners, bought together fundholders, supporters and professional advisers for an opportunity to showcase how local generosity can help communities thrive and create lasting change for those who need it most.

If you would like to learn more about HIWCF's philanthropic services, upcoming events, or how we can support you or your clients on their giving journey, please get in touch with our team at [email protected] or contact HIWCF CEO Jacqui Scott: [email protected].

03/06/2026

At HIWCF, we are proud to make charitable grants that support small, grassroots organisations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 🌱

We fund the kind of organisations which are not always well known, but who work tirelessly in their local communities, providing the kind of 'shoulder to shoulder' support that really does transform lives, often with teams of dedicated volunteers 💪🏼

To all the incredible volunteers who help our communities thrive - we are so grateful for your work! 💚



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02/06/2026

For our neighbours: The Community Chest in 2026 is an annual pool of funds pledged by Hall & Woodhouse.

Applications are welcome from any voluntary or community organisation that is based, or works in, the Hall & Woodhouse trading areas across the south of England, from Devon to Sussex and in the north from Bristol to Twickenham.

Check the information and apply on the Hall & Woodhouse website 📢

The Community Chest is now in its 25th year of giving a helping hand to local people in supporting and strengthening their community, by encouraging volunteer led charities to apply for a grant to go towards improving their local area.