Community Foundation for Lancashire

Our response to community need

The Community Foundation for Lancashire has responded to the pandemic and supported vulnerable communities, raising more than 2 million pounds. Our report highlights how those funds were distributed across Lancashire, providing critical support to 320,000+ people and demonstrates the ongoing need that still exists

We are are doing everything we can to support the sector

The Community Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside recognises that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is an exceptional event that is having an impact on the many local charities, community groups and projects we support. We would like to reassure our donors, grantees, partners and friends that we are doing, and will continue to do, everything we can to support the sector throughout this period.

The Community Foundation for Lancashire is a professional and ambitious organisation with effective charitable giving and community at its heart.

Supporting you to support your community, the Foundation offer a wealth of experience, knowledge, expertise and advice to ensure that your giving – whether that is time, money or skill-sharing – has the greatest impact.

Importantly, the projects that Community Foundation for Lancashire supports are key to creating a stronger, more resilient and vibrant community with long-term benefits to local people. Working together is a vital means to achieving our definition of success.

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Our response to community need

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and repeated lockdowns, many people in Lancashire have been seriously impacted, including losing their source of income, a reduction in earnings, the ability to see loved ones withdrawn and some having access to vital services reduced.

This report outlines the Community Foundation for Lancashire response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of the Lancashire Responding, COVID-19 Community Support Fund, including the coordination of corporate donors, public donations and funders such as local government.

New Trustees join Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside

Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside has welcomed on board two new Trustees to support its legacy of facilitating structured charitable giving.

Lancashire Red Rose Responding Fund

The Community Foundation for Lancashire is raising funds to support the mental health and wellbeing of people in Lancashire, will you help us?