The Community Foundation for Lancashire is an independent charity that promotes local giving to address local disadvantage. Since 2007, we have distributed in excess of £16 million to charities and community groups in Lancashire.

The Women’s Fund

The 2023 Enterprise Vision Awards celebrate the achievements of female entrepreneurship and achievement, this is a purpose which truly resonates with the Community Foundation for Lancashire.

In 2018, the Community Foundation for Lancashire established the Lancashire Women’s Fund after our national membership body, UK Community Foundations (UKCF), secured a record £3.4m award from the DCMS Tampon Scheme. We received £70,000 from the allocation to enable us to launch the new Fund, which allowed us to respond to those issues effecting girls and women in Lancashire.

The Women’s Fund has so far invested over £208,000 of funding received from the Tampon Tax Fund, the FredMill Trust, DD McPhail Charitable Trust and John Laing Charitable Trust. This has gone directly to charities and community groups, helping women and girls in our region.  

The Community Foundation for Lancashire’s Women’s Fund, aims to break down the barriers that affect girls and women in the region. The Fund ensures grass roots community organisations can help women feel supported and able to achieve their potential. These groups are there for women in real need, including refugees and those who are suffering from domestic abuse.

We continue to grow this fund to benefit incredible projects and services which help to:

– Increase confidence, aspiration, self-belief and resilience

– Make a positive difference to the lives of women suffering from domestic violence and abuse

– Support mental health and wellbeing

– Reduce social isolation

Now, more than ever, we need your support.

Individuals, businesses of all sizes, and charitable trusts are able to donate to the Women’s Fund. Please give whatever you can so we can continue to support women throughout Lancashire. 

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Southport Strong Together Appeal

Following the tragic events in Southport, the Community Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside have launched a fundraising campaign Southport Strong Together in partnership with Sefton CVS, Sefton Council and with the support of the National Emergency Trust. This fund will ensure people can feel confident and reassured that their donations are being managed correctly and appropriately.

Liverpool ONE have committed £50,000 to open the fundraising and details of the appeal has been featured in local, regional, and national media.

The scope of the fund is broad, so support can be provided to the victims, families and the community immediately and also in the longer term with trauma support, mental health, community cohesion and recovery in the weeks and months to come.

If you would like to show your support click this link Southport Strong Together Appeal – JustGiving. 

For more details contact Karen Morris here.