Berkshire Community Foundation
Could Berkshire Community Foundation fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £300 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- Berkshire, Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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berkshirecf.orgAbout Berkshire Community Foundation
Berkshire Community Foundation is a locally-focused UK charity that serves as Berkshire's philanthropic hub, raising and distributing funds to grassroots groups addressing social needs among disadvantaged residents. Guided by values of partnership, inclusivity, local stewardship, and responsiveness, the Foundation strengthens communities by targeting vulnerable populations, reducing inequalities, and fostering resilience through direct, measurable impact. What makes the Foundation distinctive is its rigorous assessment process, applicant support, and competitive panel decisions, all underpinned by a strong emphasis on collaborative, outcomes-driven grassroots efforts anchored in Berkshire's needs.
What Berkshire Community Foundation funds
The Foundation prioritises projects enhancing physical and mental health, particularly for youth and vulnerable groups, and tackling poverty, food insecurity, isolation, and disadvantage. It supports unpaid carers, older adults, children, refugees, low-income families, and those with mental health challenges through activities such as food provision, youth development, community gardening, refugee inclusion, employment programmes, and essential support. Beneficiaries are exclusively residents of Berkshire, covering Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups with strong local knowledge, delivering benefits exclusively to residents in Berkshire. The Foundation supports organisations that are based in or have a strong local presence in Berkshire, including Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham. National charities are only considered if they have a Berkshire-based focus.
What Berkshire Community Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund medical research, animal welfare, conservation, or projects that duplicate existing services. These exclusions reflect its focus on direct social impact within Berkshire.
How they like to fund
The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and provides grants that can cover projects, core costs, emergencies, or capital. Funding decisions are made through a competitive panel process, with a strong emphasis on collaborative, outcomes-driven grassroots efforts.
How much does Berkshire Community Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Berkshire Community Foundation
Berkshire Community Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Berkshire Community Foundation provide?
Berkshire Community Foundation typically provides grants of £300 - £20,000.
Where does Berkshire Community Foundation fund charities?
Berkshire Community Foundation funds charities operating in Berkshire, Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire.
Does Berkshire Community Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Berkshire Community Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Berkshire Community Foundation?
Berkshire Community Foundation takes applications via online form. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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