Norfolk Community Foundation

Norfolk Community Foundation Norfolk Community Foundation is a charity dedicated to building stronger communities and improving the lives of people in Norfolk.

Together, Norfolk shines brighter.

We're delighted to be joining Blake this evening for a special 5th Anniversary Prom Concert, in memory of Rose Berney. F...
13/06/2026

We're delighted to be joining Blake this evening for a special 5th Anniversary Prom Concert, in memory of Rose Berney. Funds raised at this special event will help to suppory young people's mental health and su***de prevention

As a funder, what do we like to see when looking at grant bids? We like to see when communities clearly evidence need, d...
12/06/2026

As a funder, what do we like to see when looking at grant bids? We like to see when communities clearly evidence need, demonstrate their impact, and make a compelling case for change.

Data can be the key to understanding local need, unlocking funding, and supporting people. That’s why Norse Group recently delivered a Data Analysis workshop for local charitable organisations, offering hands-on support from employees who generously donated their time and expertise.

Through one-to-one sessions, organisations learned how to extract and process data more effectively to strengthen impact reporting, improve funding applications, identify supporters, and make more informed decisions.

We’re proud to help build these skills across the sector through our Good for Good programme, which helps local businesses achieve social impact.

Our latest Healthy Young Minds grants awarded £80,000, supporting more than 1,400 young people, at an average cost of £5...
11/06/2026

Our latest Healthy Young Minds grants awarded £80,000, supporting more than 1,400 young people, at an average cost of £53 per young person. These grants back trusted local organisations to provide therapeutic, community-based support that keeps young people connected and supported close to home.

If you’re working with young people facing challenges right now, you will know this is true… Through our Healthy Young M...
09/06/2026

If you’re working with young people facing challenges right now, you will know this is true… Through our Healthy Young Minds Coalition, youth workers tell us they are facing rising demand and increasingly complex situations. What helps young people most is not always something new or flashy, but regular sessions, trusted adults and safe spaces that are there week in, week out.

That learning shaped our recent funding and is explored in our latest blog. We talk about what groups across Norfolk told us they need most: core support, flexibility and time to build relationships. These foundations help young people feel safe, open up about how they are feeling and get support before problems escalate.

By listening carefully and acting on what communities tell us, we are backing projects that consistently support young people’s mental wellbeing.

Read the blog, and see how Nelson's Journey and Henderson Trust are making a difference day-to-day:
https://ow.ly/VWQc50Z4fm0

NEW GRANTS AVAILABLE! Tag a charity that might like these opportunities 👇Grants for Norfolk Groups👉 bit.ly/353utZC🎯 Mome...
08/06/2026

NEW GRANTS AVAILABLE! Tag a charity that might like these opportunities 👇

Grants for Norfolk Groups👉 bit.ly/353utZC

🎯 Momentum Youth Fund | Deadline 15 June 2026 | Max grant £750
Grants to help groups support children and young people with opportunities, wellbeing activities, and life-enriching experiences in their communities.

🤝 East of England Co-op Community Cares Fund | Deadline 22 June 2026 | Max grant £5,000
Funding for community groups and charities to develop services that strengthen cohesion, inclusion, and support for local people in need.

🌬️ Chiplow Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund | Deadline 25 June 2026 | Max grant £5,000
Supports voluntary and community organisations delivering projects within 10 miles of Syderstone, benefiting local residents and communities.

🏡 Freebridge Community Housing Fund | Deadline 6 July 2026 | Max grant £5,000
Funding for community projects addressing local needs in West and North Norfolk, especially those benefiting Freebridge Housing residents.

🌱 Greening Our Communities | Deadline 9 July 2026 | Max grant £5,000
Supports projects helping Norfolk communities improve the environment, increase biodiversity, and connect people with nature and green spaces.

🦸 Norfolk Superhero Fund | Deadline 13 July 2026 | Max grant £7,500
Supports children and young people missing out on physical activity opportunities to access sports, movement, and active lifestyles.

🍽️ Community Food Spaces Capital Fund | Deadline 15 July 2026 | Max grant £5,000
Funding to improve facilities, equipment, and infrastructure that enable access to affordable food and support shared community food activities.

🏘️ Breckland Council Inspiring Communities | Deadline 16 July 2026 | Max grant £5,000
Supports community groups delivering projects that improve wellbeing, resilience, and quality of life for residents across Breckland.

🔬 Dudgeon Community STEM in Schools Fund | Deadline 14 September 2026 | Max grant £10,000
Funds projects that increase STEM skills, engagement, and career interest among pupils up to Year 13 in eligible Norfolk areas. ( Equinor )

Could you win £500 for your charity? Submit a photo of how your charity makes a difference to people in your community, ...
07/06/2026

Could you win £500 for your charity? Submit a photo of how your charity makes a difference to people in your community, and you could bag a prize to help you continue your amazing work!

Get snapping and submit 📸 norfolkfoundation.com/photocomp26

🔮 This is how staff will be using their volunteer hours in 2027…Not painting fences or one‑off away days, but sharing th...
05/06/2026

🔮 This is how staff will be using their volunteer hours in 2027…

Not painting fences or one‑off away days, but sharing the skills they use every day. Finance teams helping charities navigate complex systems. HR professionals strengthening governance. Legal, marketing and fundraising experts stepping in at the moments that matter most.

This is already happening through our Skills Exchange. Businesses across Norfolk are choosing professional skills volunteering because it creates real, measurable impact - often 7x more valuable than traditional volunteering. A few focused hours can remove barriers, save charities thousands of pounds and help local organisations change the lives of local people.

For businesses committed to meaningful social responsibility, this is what the future looks like. Targeted. Community‑led. Rooted in local need. And designed so everyone involved can see the difference their time makes.

Is clinical support the only effective way to support young people’s mental health? Recently, we backed The Garage Norwi...
04/06/2026

Is clinical support the only effective way to support young people’s mental health? Recently, we backed The Garage Norwich to continue its Intervention youth programme. Free weekly sessions in dance, drama or music were delivered alongside personalised, 1-to-1 support, helping young people build confidence and grow their resilience.

One young person, who initially struggled with panic attacks and social anxiety, was supported through regular one‑to‑one work alongside group drama sessions. Over time, they built confidence, formed friendships and have moved into a larger theatre group - a step that once felt impossible.

One parent said: “I’m amazed at how she’s grown in confidence; she took part in performances she never would have before.”

By backing trusted local organisations like The Garage, our donors are supporting young people to build confidence and resilience. While they are sometimes seen as ‘extras’, creative spaces are essential spaces for young people to develop, grow and build resilience.

Only communities can provide this kind of insight 🔎 We can look at big numbers, but they only ever tell us part of the s...
02/06/2026

Only communities can provide this kind of insight 🔎 We can look at big numbers, but they only ever tell us part of the story. The Norfolk Flourish survey, completed by 9,347 children and young people across the county, gives us an important snapshot of how young people are feeling. It showed that mental wellbeing has declined since 2017. Among those reporting low mental wellbeing, almost 6 in 10 say they never like to talk about their feelings.

This data is important, but Norfolk Community Foundation can go deeper. We collaborate directly with communities through the 60+ members of our Healthy Young Minds Coalition. They revealed 5 big challenges they’re seeing right now in Norfolk…

1️⃣Referrals and demand are increasing, with cases being more complex.

2️⃣Young people are increasingly anxious.

3️⃣The number of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and neurodiversity is increasing.

4️⃣Young people are spending more and more time online.

5️⃣Young people’s postcode affects the services they can access and how long they wait for help.

Together, this insight shapes how we respond. We focused our recent funding on therapeutic, community‑based support that provides young people with a local offer that meets their needs.

Tag a charity that might like these opportunities 👇Grants for Norfolk Groups👉 bit.ly/353utZC🍃 Chiplow Wind Farm Communit...
01/06/2026

Tag a charity that might like these opportunities 👇

Grants for Norfolk Groups👉 bit.ly/353utZC

🍃 Chiplow Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund | 25 June | For voluntary and community projects within 10 miles of the Chiplow wind farm

🏘️ Freebridge Community Housing Fund | 6th July | For North and West Norfolk, with a focus on Freebridge housing residents.

🌳 Greening our Communities | 9th July | Enable local climate action and connection to nature.

Coming soon...
Norfolk Superhero, Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk News & Events Small Grants, Breckland Council Inspiring Communities

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