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Berkshire Community Foundation

Making a difference in our community 🌟Since 2018, The Lexicon Charity Fund, in partnership with Berkshire Community Foun...
15/10/2026

Making a difference in our community 🌟

Since 2018, The Lexicon Charity Fund, in partnership with Berkshire Community Foundation, has supported more than 2,000 local people through donations to 16 community groups and charities.

Thanks to a grant from the fund, ABC to read was able to recruit and train new volunteer mentors to help children aged 5-11 who are struggling with their reading.

Learn more about The Lexicon Charity Fund: thelexiconbracknell.com/news/the-lexicon-charity-fund-BCF

We were delighted to attend another excellent VCS Partnership Event in Windsor, this time focusing on Health and Wellbei...
15/10/2026

We were delighted to attend another excellent VCS Partnership Event in Windsor, this time focusing on Health and Wellbeing.

The sessions offered valuable insights and meaningful discussion around this important issue and how we can collectively support our communities.

Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their experiences.

It was a pleasure to attend Slough CVS’s 'Meet the Funder Event' last week and connect with so many local charities and ...
13/10/2026

It was a pleasure to attend Slough CVS’s 'Meet the Funder Event' last week and connect with so many local charities and community groups.

We enjoyed catching up with familiar faces, meeting new organisations and learning more about the fantastic work being delivered across our communities.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with us. We look forward to exploring how Berkshire Community Foundation can support organisations.

Today is about raising awareness of mental health, encouraging open conversations, sharing experiences, and recognising ...
10/10/2026

Today is about raising awareness of mental health, encouraging open conversations, sharing experiences, and recognising the organisations that provide vital support across our communities.

At Berkshire Community Foundation, we are proud to work with and support a wide range of local charities and community groups that help improve mental health and wellbeing across Berkshire. From supporting young people and families to tackling isolation and promoting resilience, these organisations play a vital role in helping people thrive.

One such organisation is the Charlie Waller Trust, which has been providing expert mental health training and resources for 25 years

We are proud to support the Charlie Waller Trust in delivering free mental health training and support for charities across Berkshire, helping local organisations strengthen their understanding of mental health and better support their staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.

If you would like to find out more, please visit: https://buff.ly/DOHuycH

On World Mental Health Day, we celebrate the incredible organisations working to ensure that no one has to face mental health challenges alone.

Together, we can help create communities where mental health is understood, supported and openly discussed.

Last year, your generosity raised £68,501.89, helping us reach 52,976 local people across Berkshire.Thanks to this suppo...
08/10/2026

Last year, your generosity raised £68,501.89, helping us reach 52,976 local people across Berkshire.

Thanks to this support, BCF was able to fund over 80% of applications from local charities — providing heating, energy support, and essential winter help for people most at risk.

❄️ If you’d like to donate, https://buff.ly/ZsuWAjd

Together, we can help our community stay warm this winter.

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s webinar. It was fantastic to see so many local charities and voluntary groups t...
06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s webinar. It was fantastic to see so many local charities and voluntary groups taking part and engaging with the session.

We were delighted to share guidance on how to apply for a KAVS nomination and highlight the opportunity to celebrate the incredible work happening across our communities. With nominations now open, we encourage organisations and supporters to put forward the volunteers, groups and projects making a real difference.

Visit https://buff.ly/XYgYFRe to nominate a group today!
Closing date for nominations is Tuesday 1 December 2026

A special thank you to the Lord-Lieutenant’s Office for partnering with us on this event and helping to champion the outstanding work of the voluntary sector.

We look forward to seeing this year’s nominations and celebrating community excellence across Berkshire. 💙

Berkshire Community Foundation’s CEO, Geraldine Lejeune OBE DL, was delighted to attend the Link Foundation’s 20th anniv...
06/10/2026

Berkshire Community Foundation’s CEO, Geraldine Lejeune OBE DL, was delighted to attend the Link Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebrations and to reflect on the remarkable contribution the Foundation has made to children and families across East Berkshire over the past two decades.

During the event, Gerry highlighted the Link Foundation’s longstanding support of local charities working with individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. Through its generous and sustained funding, the Link Foundation has helped ensure that children and families facing these challenging circumstances can access essential items and opportunities, including school uniforms, shoes, after-school activities, holidays and other support that can make a lasting difference.

We are proud to support the Link Foundation through our grant-making services, helping it continue to respond to the growing needs of families across East Berkshire.

BCF warmly congratulates the Link Foundation on 20 years of outstanding impact and looks forward to seeing the difference it continues to make in the years ahead.

Behind every thriving community are dedicated volunteers giving their time, skills and energy.The King's Award for Volun...
30/09/2026

Behind every thriving community are dedicated volunteers giving their time, skills and energy.

The King's Award for Voluntary Service celebrates the extraordinary contributions made by local volunteer groups.

Learn how the nomination process works during our free online session with Berkshire Community Foundation and the Berkshire Lieutenancy Office.

📅 Tuesday 6th October
🕤 9.30am to 10.30am
💻 Online
🎟 Free

Book your place today.

https://buff.ly/XgtjZeQ

We are delighted to be at West Berkshire Volunteer Centre's Meet the Funder today, meeting local charities, community gr...
28/09/2026

We are delighted to be at West Berkshire Volunteer Centre's Meet the Funder today, meeting local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations. It is always inspiring to hear about the difference being made across West Berkshire and explore ways we can support local projects and local people.

Surviving Winter charity applications open today.We recognise that organisations need more support than ever to manage r...
28/09/2026

Surviving Winter charity applications open today.

We recognise that organisations need more support than ever to manage rising costs and keep vital services running through the colder months.

We are inviting applications for grants of up to £2,500. Funding from this round can only be used to help with energy bills to ensure organisations can stay open and continue serving their communities this winter.

Apply here: https://buff.ly/ji8yPDu

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