DCF/ NIHR Research Readiness Report
VCSE Research readiness report During the first half of this year, DCF’s Insights Team worked with colleagues Alice and Carla at Involve Mid-Devon to explore the notion of VCSE ‘research readiness’. Supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the VCSE Assembly, we investigated community engagement in research through a more ambitious understanding […]
DCF Insight is One!
A year ago, DCF began a more intentional focus on working with external partner as a way of deepening our understanding of the county, the strengths and challenges facing residents, and those who support them.
Launching Our Annual Review 2024/25
We hosted an event to celebrate the impact of more than £2m in funding for Devon’s community groups during 2024/25.
A Day of Community Visits with the Sedel-Collings Foundation
Trustees from the Sedel-Collings Foundation joined us for a day of visits to some of the local groups our partnership has helped to support.
A Refreshed Approach to Grantmaking
We are further streamlining our approach to making grants, with the aim of making it easier for groups to secure funding.
Supporting the Supporters
Over the last six months we have distributed more than £80,000 through our Supporting the Supporters programme. This funding went to charitable organisations to support the wellbeing of staff, volunteers, and trustees.
Food, Fuel and More
This winter we have distributed more than £200,000 in grants to groups supporting people who are struggling to afford food, heating and other essentials.
Food for Thought: Small Grants Celebration
We celebrated the small grants we awarded as part of our Food for Thought project, connecting young people and food producers.
Batsworthy Fund Update
We are pleased to share that we can now offer small grants up to £5,000 from the Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
Introducing Our New CEO
We are delighted to announce that Mary Hancock will be joining us as our new CEO from 24th February 2025.
