Update from Devon Community Foundation
We’re sorry to announce that Ceri Goddard, our Chief Executive, is leaving her role at Devon Community Foundation to lead new project developments at Equality Impact Investing and related progressive philanthropy initiatives.
New small grants application process
We have been working hard to review our grantmaking systems and processes to ensure they are as accessible and effective as possible. We now have a single application process for grants up to £5,000.
Recent Grant Awards – CLASP
During April we distributed just over £159,000 to charitable organisations through our Communities Local Action on Suicide Prevention (CLASP) grant programme.
New Partnership with Jackson-Stops Exeter
Devon Community Foundation is delighted to announce that Jackson-Stops in Exeter has agreed to harness its business to support the foundation throughout 2024.
Food for Thought
DCF has been successful in securing phase 2 funding for our work in North Devon on food insecurity. Read how our latest event went!
Sustainable Food Award Nov 2023
Devon Wins Sustainable Food award recognising the work of the Devon Food Partnership to promote healthy, sustainable and local food.
VCSE Appoints New Chair
The Torbay, Plymouth and Devon VCSE Assembly has appointed a new Independent Chair to lead the collaborative model of the Assembly at strategic level.
Bishop Robert Atwell
Join us in honoring the remarkable service of Bishop Robert Atwell, retiring after nine impactful years as the Bishop of Exeter and a Trustee for DCF. A passionate advocate for social justice and rural affairs, his efforts have left a lasting impact on our community.
Million Pounds to POP!
Million Pounds to POP! Plymouth Octopus Project (POP) has secured a funding boost of almost £1 million from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Thrive with Five Early Years Grant Scheme Report
We have been reflecting on our Thrive with Five Early Years grant scheme and have produced a report which is now available to read.
