Nottinghamshire Community Foundation

Nottinghamshire Community Foundation is an independent charity, set up to encourage philanthropy for the benefit of the people in Nottinghamshire. Our unique approach to philanthropy allows individuals and businesses to support their own specific local interests and causes and in doing so invest in the future of their community. 

The foundation acts as a “broker” between people who care about their local community and the wide range of voluntary organisations, community groups and local charities who do the hands-on work to make a real difference where we live.
Nottinghamshire Community Foundation was launched on 20th March 2001 and is part of a rapidly growing network of 56 Community Foundations which has been active in the UK since the 1980’s.

Last year Nottinghamshire Community Foundation:

gave out grants totalling £3.2million, worked with over 1250 organisations, were able to give grants of between £50 and £30,000, made more than 750 grants

by supporting these local organisations we were able, through them, to make a difference in over 50,000 people’s lives in our community.

Our Mission Statement:

We are committed to improving the quality of life of the people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire by raising and managing funds for distribution in response to local needs.

Local priorities

Ashfield

1. To support a programme for the development of social capital, community assets and innovative interventions relating to young people, drugs and health issues relating to high mortality rates.
2. Social Enterprise- To aid the development of social enterprise opportunities that will produce a lasting legacy within the Fair Share area.
3. Learning & Skills- To develop and provide free or low cost learning and skills opportunities in the Fair Share area.
4. Older People- To meet the increasing needs of older people relating to health, transport, community safety and leisure in the Fair Share area.
5. Debt Management- To develop financial support facilities and access to information that will address the high levels of debt in the Fair Share area