Hear from the Devon Community Foundation team and guest speakers about their work, the work of the Foundation, and the voluntary and community sector in Devon.
WORKING WITH THE CLARE MILNE TRUST Through collaborative funding delivered by Devon Community Foundation and The Clare Milne Trust, grants of up to £5,000 are
Poverty Truth Commissions (PTCs) seek to discover the answer to the question: ‘what if people who struggled against poverty were involved in making decisions about tackling poverty?’ PTCs are increasingly
I can’t quite believe it has been seven years since I applied to become the Chair of Devon Community Foundation (DCF). Looking at my initial
Nicola Frost, our Head of Impact, Insight and Learning, discusses rural disadvantage by drilling down into the latest release of the Indices of Deprivation.
Our CEO, Mary Hancock, explains more about the Community Benefit Funds we manage and how these support projects in the local community.
Theodore (Tatta) joined us as an intern in July 2025. She spent time researching what inspires young people to give, and visited some of the organisations we have funded.
Laura Cameron Long is moving on to a new opportunity. She reflects on her time with Devon Community Foundation, and why philanthropy matters now more than ever.
Our Head of Development and Philanthropy gives an overview of how we work with professional advisers to enhance their client services.
Our Head of Development and Philanthropy explains how we can take on the administrative burden for charities while working with trustees to ensure the original objectives are honoured.
Our Head of Impact, Insight and Learning has been visiting food hub initiatives at the very beginning of a two-year project, and reflects that it’s never too early to begin the process of evaluation.
Our Head of Development and Philanthropy explains why setting up a named family fund with Devon Community Foundation may be the most effective way for you and your loved ones to create lasting change in Devon.
Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on organisational development and capacity building.
