People around the UK are re-connecting with their local communities, tackling social inequalities and funding vital initiatives led by grassroots groups and driven individuals.
Take Devon, for example. @devoncf.bsky.social has seen a LOT of local good since it was established in 1996: devoncf.com
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June newsletter | Devon Community Foundation
All the latest news from Devon Community Foundation, including grantmaking, giving and insights.
Our June newsletter has landed this morning.
This month we’ve launched our revised grantmaking process, which aims to make it easier and less time-consuming for community groups to access funding.
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Vacancies - Devon Community Foundation
Current vacancies: Have a look at Devon Community Foundations current recruitment vacancies. Come and join our team!
We’re looking for a Grants Manager to join our team. This role is vital to ensuring our funding reaches the communities that need it most. Find out more and apply 👇
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Our May newsletter is out today. This month we introduce our refreshed approach to grantmaking. There are opportunities to join our team, we share stories of groups we've funded & explore some of the benefits of setting up a family fund with us. ow.ly/xkLf50W0GrI
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Caroline Densley - 22/05/2025 - BBC Sounds
Caroline gets Devon talking and celebrates the best of what's going on in the county.
Did you catch our CEO, Mary Hancock, on Radio Devon this morning? She was invited on to talk about a pilot project to fund grassroots organisations working in innovative ways to make Plymouth safer for women and girls. 📻Listen back on BBC Sounds – the interview is at about 1hr10.
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Funding Stories | Devon Community Foundation
We have awarded grants to 14 groups working with children and young people thanks to funds from Devon-based clothing wholesaler, PenCarrie.
Inclusive music opportunities and free counselling for children and young people are just a couple of examples of work we've funded thanks to a donation from PenCarrie. Our unique knowledge means we can ensure donors' funding reaches groups making a real difference. ow.ly/WXWB50VOl90
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Our April newsletter
Our April newsletter is out now, including a special mention for our trustee Caroline Harlow - Devon's new High Sheriff, a spotlight on the work of Jabulani CIC, tips on organisational development and capacity building, and much more. mailchi.mp/devoncf/our-...
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Development & Capacity Building | Devon Community Foundation
Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on organisational development and capacity building.
Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on organisational development & capacity building. Tips include: 🔗Connect with your local voluntary service 📄Access policy templates and guidelines 📚Take advantage of free training. ow.ly/GiIa50VGjMI
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Blog post | Developing Inclusive Language Guidance
We have recently created new guidance on inclusive language for staff and trustees at Devon Community Foundation.
We've developed new inclusive language guidance to use across our team. Our latest blog post describes how we consulted with community groups to create this guidance, and includes a link to the download the document. devoncf.com/blog/develop...
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Supporting Devon's Communities | Writing Grant Applications
Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on writing successful grant applications.
Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on writing successful grant applications. Sophie offers guidance on what we are looking for in an application, and shares resources to help increase your chance of success. devoncf.com/blog/support...
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