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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.
We hosted an event to celebrate the impact of more than £2m in funding for Devon’s community groups during 2024/25.
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.
We are further streamlining our approach to making grants, with the aim of making it easier for groups to secure funding.
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.
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.
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This fund was aimed at organisations delivering projects which tackle the root causes of mental ill-health and provide opportunities for significant, long-term, positive mental health
MoMENtum’s provides peer support for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, offering a sense of belonging and acceptance. We learn more about their work.
We hear how Uplift supports parents in Tiverton to develop the knowledge and skills to help their children thrive.
The Happiness Outdoors Project (HOP) is a community interest company with a mission to get children outside connecting with nature – from juicing apples to racing worms!
In May 2025 the Newton Abbot Youth Council celebrated its first birthday. We found out how this project is giving young people a voice in their local community, and what it has achieved so far.
We’ve awarded grants to 14 groups and charities working with children and young people thanks to funds from Devon-based clothing wholesaler, PenCarrie.
Jabulani was created as a vibrant space that fosters community, celebrates cultural diversity, and empowers Black and Asian women in the South West.
We awarded six small grants thanks to funding we received from Mars Wrigley to support new or small-scale work by grassroots organisations.
Creative Curiosities is neurodivergent-led and runs creative and performing arts activities, often based in nature, developed with sensory and emotional wellness and neurodivergence in mind.
The food bank has received a number of grants from Devon Community Foundation in the past few years. We found out more about their work supporting people through crisis.
The Thrive Project successfully applied for a small grant to continue running a group which helps people to manage their drug and alcohol use.
Addicts to Athletes helps people overcome addiction through discovering a passion for fitness. The group has received funding through our Small Grants application process.
