The Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) provides grants for strategic legal work that advances justice for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who experience poverty, discrimination or disadvantage because of their migration status. It supports UK legal work capable of creating wider changes in law, policy or practice rather than resolving only one individual case. History and… [Read More]
Community Development
Waitaki District Council: Governance, Services, Funding and Community Impact
The Waitaki District Council is the territorial local authority responsible for infrastructure, public services, planning and community development across the Waitaki District of New Zealand. The district extends from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean and covers communities in both the Canterbury and Otago regions, with the Council’s administrative headquarters located in Ōamaru. History… [Read More]
Border Trust: Community Grants, Local Giving and Regional Impact
Border Trust is a place-based community foundation supporting charitable organisations and community projects across the Albury–Wodonga and Border region of Australia. It connects local donors, families and businesses with nonprofit initiatives addressing community wellbeing, equity, leadership, disaster recovery and climate resilience. Introduction Border Trust serves the local government areas of Albury, Federation and Greater Hume… [Read More]
Clare Local Development Company: Funding, Community Development and Rural Support in Ireland
Introduction Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) is a community-led local development organization serving County Clare, Ireland. It supports community and voluntary groups, disadvantaged individuals, families, farmers, entrepreneurs and social enterprises through funding, training, employment assistance and rural development programs. Its work covers social inclusion, rural development, community grants, enterprise support, employment, sustainable energy, climate action,… [Read More]
Victorian Veterans Council: Supporting Veterans and Commemoration in Victoria
Introduction The Victorian Veterans Council (VVC) is an independent statutory body that advises the Victorian Government on issues affecting veterans, former Australian Defence Force personnel and their families. The Council supports veterans’ wellbeing, commemorative activities, public education and community-based projects. It also oversees major funding programs, including the Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and the Victorian… [Read More]
Foundation for Future London: History, Governance, Grants, Creative Funding and Community Impact
Introduction Foundation for Future London is an independent charitable grantmaker and community development organisation established in 2015 to ensure that people and communities in East London benefit from the economic, cultural and social opportunities created around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the East Bank cultural and education district. The Foundation concentrates much of its work… [Read More]
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council: History, Governance, Grants, Funding and Community Impact
Introduction Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is one of Northern Ireland’s 11 local authorities and is responsible for delivering local services, community development, economic development, planning, leisure, environmental management and a wide range of grant and funding programmes across the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough. The Council came fully into operation on 1 April 2015 following… [Read More]
Australian High Commission in India: History, Governance, Grants, Programs and Bilateral Impact
Introduction The Australian High Commission in India is the official diplomatic mission representing the Australian Government in the Republic of India. Based in New Delhi, it promotes political cooperation, trade, investment, education, scientific research, defence relations, cultural exchange and people-to-people connections between Australia and India. The High Commission also provides consular, passport, notarial and emergency… [Read More]
Warrumbungle Shire Council: History, Governance, Grants, Programs and Community Impact
Introduction Warrumbungle Shire Council is the local government authority responsible for delivering municipal services, infrastructure and community-development programs across the Warrumbungle Shire in northwestern New South Wales, Australia. The Council serves an area of approximately 12,380 square kilometres and a population of 9,118 people, based on the 2021 Census. Its principal towns and districts include… [Read More]
Latrobe City Council: History, Governance, Grants, Programs and Community Impact
Introduction Latrobe City Council is the municipal authority responsible for delivering local government services across Latrobe City in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. Its responsibilities include roads, waste management, planning, public health, libraries, family services, recreation, community development, environmental protection, cultural facilities and economic development. The municipality covers approximately 1,422 square kilometres and includes… [Read More]
