The Social Investment Fund is a charitable grantmaking organization that uses public and privately donated funds to strengthen charities and nonprofit organizations across the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Incorporated in 2020, SIF has awarded more than £8 million through 278 grants supporting community services, vulnerable people, education, health, environmental protection, arts, culture, heritage and sport. Introduction… [Read More]
Community Development
Victoria Foundation: Community Grants, Philanthropy and Charitable Giving (Canada)
The Victoria Foundation is a Canadian community foundation that manages charitable gifts and distributes grants to strengthen community well-being in Greater Victoria, British Columbia and communities across Canada. Established in 1936, it is Canada’s second-oldest community foundation and has invested more than $400 million in charitable organizations, people and community projects. Introduction The Victoria Foundation… [Read More]
Leighton–Linslade Town Council: Community Services, Local Grants and Civic Governance (United Kingdom)
Leighton–Linslade Town Council is the parish-level local authority serving Leighton Buzzard and Linslade in Central Bedfordshire, England. The Council manages local amenities, parks, community events, markets, youth services and grant programs while representing residents’ interests in wider decisions affecting the town. Introduction Leighton–Linslade Town Council supports the social, environmental, cultural and economic well-being of the… [Read More]
Youth Service America: Youth-Led Grants, Civic Engagement and Community Service Programs (United States)
Youth Service America (YSA) is a global nonprofit organization that helps young people ages 5–25 address community challenges through volunteering, service-learning, civic engagement, advocacy, and youth-led projects. Based in Washington, DC, YSA provides grants, training, educational resources, recognition, and national service campaigns that help children and young adults become active community leaders. Introduction Youth Service… [Read More]
Municipality of Nicosia: History, Governance, Funding and Community Projects (Cyprus)
Introduction The Municipality of Nicosia is a local government authority serving Cyprus’s capital. It manages municipal affairs and supports projects involving urban renewal, cultural heritage, public spaces and community services. It is a municipality rather than a charitable foundation, so its funding activities form part of a broader public service role. History and Background Nicosia… [Read More]
Leeds City Council: Services, Community Grants and Local Impact in Leeds (United Kingdom)
Introduction Leeds City Council is the local authority for Leeds, West Yorkshire. It delivers public services, sets local priorities and funds projects that support communities across the city. It is a metropolitan district council, rather than a charitable foundation, so its grants are one part of a wider public service role. History and Background Leeds… [Read More]
McCarthy Stone Foundation: Supporting Older People and Grassroots Charities (United Kingdom)
Introduction The McCarthy Stone Foundation is an independent UK grantmaking charity that supports grassroots organisations working to improve the wellbeing, inclusion and social connection of older people. History and Background The McCarthy Stone Foundation was launched in November 2020 to extend McCarthy Stone’s commitment to the wellbeing and happiness of older people into communities across… [Read More]
Byron Shire Council: Governance, Community Grants and Local Services (Australia)
Introduction Byron Shire Council is the local government authority responsible for delivering public services, managing community infrastructure, protecting the environment and guiding sustainable development across Byron Shire in northern New South Wales, Australia. History and Background Byron Shire is located on the far north coast of New South Wales and covers approximately 556 square kilometres…. [Read More]
City of Mandurah: Local Government, Community Grants and Regional Development (Australia)
Introduction The City of Mandurah is a local government authority in Western Australia responsible for community services, infrastructure, planning, environmental management, economic development and programs that improve the city’s liveability and long-term sustainability. History and Background Mandurah is located on Bindjareb Noongar Country, part of the wider Noongar Nation of south-west Western Australia. The Bindjareb… [Read More]
Tāmaki Regeneration: Mission, Programmes, Housing, Community Development and Grants
Introduction Tāmaki Regeneration is a place-based urban regeneration organisation leading one of New Zealand’s largest regeneration programmes in Tāmaki, East Auckland. The programme covers the three suburbs of Glen Innes, Panmure and Point England, working alongside local communities, mana whenua, government agencies, businesses and other partners to create healthier homes, stronger neighbourhoods and greater social… [Read More]
