We are Fair Share Trust
Community Foundation Network is responsible for using its local giving expertise to ensure the effective implementation of the £50 million UK-wide Fair Share Trust (FST) programme, funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
Nearly eight years ago, the Fair Share Trust was born. We aim to build community resources and skills, and improve the environment in disadvantaged areas that have not received their fair share of Lottery funding in the past. We help local communities to make a difference, by putting regeneration into their hands. Our network of 29 local delivery partners work with communities to help us change lives for the better in 80 neighbourhoods across the UK.
The latest…
Video
The Dove Project, Bournemouth
A short film made by beneficiaries of the Fair Share Trust funded Dove Project in Bournemouth
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Make A Difference Day, Ashfield
A Fair Share Trust grant was awarded to Ashfield Volunteering to develop and promote volunteering opportunities in the FST neighbourhoods and it is hoped that this and other initiatives will raise the profile of community pride and action.
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Fair Share Trust in Northern Ireland
See how the Fair Share Trust has changed the lives of people and local communities in Northern Ireland. This DVD celebrates the achievements and learning of this experience of consensual grant-making: 55 projects funded involving hundreds of people locally; a spend of £2.25 million.
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Sunday Best Music Fest
Bournemouth, 2008
The project stems from the Fair Share Music Festival 2007, after which local residents set up a constituted group to continue the investment in music & the arts in West Howe.
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Case Study
- Sefton, Merseyside
Priority 1: Sustainable neighbourhoods
Priority 2: Community & voluntary sector development
In your area…
Our 29 local agents cover the UK, serving 80 of its most deprived neighborhoods
Select a region to find out more or see the latest update for your area*
Local updates- London
- South West England
- East England
- East Midlands
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire & Humberside
- North East England
- North West England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
*If your area isn’t shown on the map please visit the Community Foundation Network website and contact your nearest community foundation which will direct you to other funds available
The numbers…
Overall
- £50 million of Big Lottery Fund money put into Fair Share Trust
- £33 million spent by the end of April 2010 in our neighborhoods
- £19+ million additional money attracted to our neighbourhoods because of our original commitment
Regional
England
£39.65 million
of our funds allocated
+ an additional £12.5 million across 45 neighbourhoods.
Scotland
£6.20 million
of our funds allocated
+ an additional £3.6 million across 13 neighbourhoods.
Wales
£3.32 million
of our funds allocated
+ an additional £1.6 million across 5 neighbourhoods.
Northern Ireland
£2.30 million
of our funds allocated
+ an additional £300 thousand across 13 neighbourhoods.