Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation connects local generosity with need, delivering impactful grant programmes to tackle poverty, disadvantage, and inequality across the region.
Services & Expertise
Community Foundation Grants
Providing funding to local charities and community groups tackling poverty, disadvantage, and inequality.
Endowment Fund Management
Helping local philanthropists and donors build lasting community funds to support long-term local giving.
Grants for Groups
Offering funding programmes typically ranging from £1,000 to £5,000 for grassroots non-profit organisations.
Grants for Individuals
Administering specialised funding programmes designed to support specific individual needs.
Strategic Charitable Advice
Guiding donors and partners to align their giving with local needs and impactful community projects.
Partnership Programmes
Collaborating with local authorities and stakeholders to deliver targeted regional grants.
About Us
Connecting local generosity with urgent regional needs, we at the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation dedicate our resources to tackling poverty, disadvantage, and inequality. By facilitating impactful grant programmes, our team ensures that vital funding reaches the grassroots organisations making a tangible difference on the ground.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation
Building a stronger, more equitable society requires a strategic approach to local philanthropy and targeted financial support. Through our deep regional expertise, we direct crucial funding to under-represented communities across Portsmouth, Southampton, and the Isle of Wight.
Targeted Local Funding Programmes
Delivering support where it matters most, our structured funding initiatives empower both grassroots groups and passionate individual donors. Collaborating closely with regional stakeholders allows us to maximise the social return on every pound donated.
- Community Foundation Grants: Direct funding designed to help local charities combat poverty and systemic disadvantage.
- Endowment Fund Management: Professional stewardship enabling philanthropists to build sustainable, long-term community assets.
- Grants for Groups: Targeted financial awards, typically ranging from £1,000 to £5,000, tailored for grassroots non-profit organisations.
- Grants for Individuals: Specialised funding pathways structured to assist individuals facing unique personal challenges.
- Strategic Charitable Advice: Expert guidance helping donors align their philanthropic goals with pressing regional needs.
- Partnership Programmes: Collaborative grant delivery executed alongside local authorities to address specific regional priorities.
Maximising Your Philanthropic Impact
With over £20 million awarded to thousands of local organisations, our proven endowment model secures a brighter future for the entire region. Partnering with us ensures your generosity is transformed into lasting, positive social change.