Festive Period Notice

On December 19th, the Foundation will hold a team away day, during which our team will be unavailable. Following this, resources will be limited as staff take seasonal leave, and the Foundation will be closed from December 24th to January 2nd for the festive period.

During this time, responses to phone calls and emails may be delayed. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

We wish you a joyful and safe holiday season.

Welcoming Chris West as our new Chair.

Welcoming Chris West as our new Chair.

As the Foundation celebrates its biggest grant-giving year yet, it announces the recent appointment of its brand-new Chair, Chris West. Following his previous position as Vice Chair, Chris will be taking on the role after Phil Ewing’s departure this October. In...
We’ve passed!

We’ve passed!

The Foundation is pleased to announce passing the fifth round of Quality Accreditation. Over the year the Foundation has completed an audit of its policies and procedures, compiled a submission of documents for external review and participated in interviews with an...
Black History Month 2021.

Black History Month 2021.

This month marks Black History Month 2021​ and the Foundation wants to take the opportunity to reach more Black-led community groups, to continue and strengthen its support to Black communities across the region. The Foundation aims to create equal opportunities for...
Steppers UK has allowed me to connect with others.

Steppers UK has allowed me to connect with others.

Steppers UK CIC delivers services promoting and pushing for stronger diversity, access and representation within the outdoors. It supports Black, Asian and Ethnic minority communities to connect with nature through outdoor-related activities. Through the Black Artists...
Foundation tackles children’s mental health crisis.

Foundation tackles children’s mental health crisis.

The Foundation has awarded over £290,000 to community organisations providing mental health support to young people in the last 18 months alone. In light of the children’s mental health crisis, which has seen cases double compared to pre-pandemic levels, the...