Community Foundation

Have Your Say
Every three years the Community Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside carry out a consultation to collect data that reflects the community’s thoughts and opinions about the local area. This vital data informs our annual impact report and helps highlight community needs to donors
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Celebrating 20 Years!
2019 marks 20 years of supporting businesses support causes that matter to them where there is most need and where is will have the greatest impact. Thanks to the organisations and individuals we work with, we have invested more than £40 million to exceptional charities and community groups in Merseyside.
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Vital Signs 2018
Now in its 6th year Vital Signs is a yearly community check-up that investigates the vitality of our region, unravels areas of need, highlights our strengths and weaknesses, and shines a spotlight on the dedicated community groups working to make Merseyside a better place to live, work and thrive.
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Jamie Carragher's Support for Our Society
Jamie Carragher set up the 23 Foundation alongside the Community Foundation for Merseyside in 2009. The 23 Foundation is part of his legacy and provides funding and support to local young people, inspiring them to unlock their potential.
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Merseyside Women's Fund
Responding to the difficult times when women's support services are under financial pressure The Community Foundation for Merseyside is making a long term commitment by seeking to significantly grow the fund so that we can help more women to achieve their potential now and in the future.
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Giving to causes that inspire you
We work as part of a national network of 46 UK Community Foundations providing expert charitable advice, sound management and due diligence support services to make charitable giving easy, tax-efficient and robust, allowing our clients to focus their attention on their core business
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Apply for Funding
The Community Foundation provides grants and other support to groups and individuals, thanks to the donors who choose to give through us. Click below to see if you can apply for funding for your project.
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Community Foundation for Merseyside is a professional and ambitious organisation with effective philanthropy and community at its heart.

Supporting you to support your community, the Foundations offer a wealth of experience, knowledge, expertise and advice to ensure that your giving – whether that is time, money or skill-sharing – has the greatest impact.

Importantly, the projects that CFM supports are key to creating a stronger, more resilient and vibrant community with long-term benefits to local people. Working together is a vital means to achieving our definition of success.

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Women and Girls Projects Share in £74,000 of Funding

Hundreds of women and girls from across Merseyside will benefit from £74,000 from the first round of funding of the Merseyside Women's Fund.

Community Foundtion for Merseyside proud category sponsor at the Echo Regional Business Awards 2019

The Community Foundation for Merseyside is sponsoring the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Echo and Business Post Regional Business Awards 2019.

Community Foundation for Merseyside delighted to announce new charity partnership with Mayoral Club

This year, the Community Foundation for Merseyside is partnering with Liverpool's Mayoral Club to raise vital funds for the Merseyside Women's Fund.

For a number of years I have donated through my local community foundation in Merseyside to directly support those causes closest to my heart. We need more people and businesses to get involved with their local Community Foundation, such as the ones for Lancashire and Merseyside, to benefit from their experience and local knowledge to make sure any donation delivers the greatest benefit to our communities.

Sir Terry Leahy

Community Foundation @CF_Merseyside

Not long to go! Don't forget to submit your applications for funding from the Daneway Foundation… https://t.co/gUmYZ2TMTC

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