Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation

50 years. 10,000 grants. £26.8 million awarded — and still changing lives every day. As the UK’s oldest community foundation, we’re proud to have helped inspire a movement that has now given over £1.6 billion to local causes. Read more here bit.ly/3RQx51S

In 1993, we received our first six-figure donation from Intel, closely followed by Avon Rubber. 💚 Their generosity helped shape the future of our work, and laid the foundations for us to become the organisation that we are today. #50for50

📗 In 1993, we published ‘Communities at Risk in Wiltshire’, an independent report which provided an overview of the county’s need. Identifying, understanding and addressing local need still plays a vital role in the work that we do today. #50for50

Today, our Joint Chief Executive, Fiona Oliver, attended the Delivering Change Together Summit where the Civil Society Covenant was launched by the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. Read more 👇 lnkd.in/ect2w9YP

We were honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to celebrate 50 years of connecting people who care with causes that matter. From meeting donors and community groups, it was a joyful day with the people & projects we’re proud to support. Read more 🔗bit.ly/4ltNvdO

🌱 Leaving a lasting legacy… Our first legacy was made by Michael Wilson in 1991, and helped us to support communities in Swindon. Learn more about leaving a legacy with us below 👇 🔗bit.ly/4dqXBaR #50for50

🗓️In 1991, Thamesdown Community Trust merged with Wiltshire Community Trust, to form Wiltshire Community Foundation! Since then, we have been striving to build our endowment fund, inspire philanthropy, and support the voluntary sector across both Wiltshire and Swindon. #50for50

📖 Part of a wider story.... The UKCF network was established in 1991. Today there are 50 members, 47 of which are based in the UK, and 3 are overseas foundations accredited by UKCF. Collectively, the network has awarded over £2.1 billion in grants since 1975. #50for50

🚨 The @OPCCWiltSwindon Community Action fund is open for applications Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects which address priorities 2, 3 and 4 set out in the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Plan 2025-29 Apply today 👇 bit.ly/3ZmqiBd Closes 18 July

In 1979, we awarded our first grant to Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool This incredible Swindon facility offers accessible swimming for disabled people & those with mobility challenges We’re privileged to be a part of their journey and to still support them today 💚 #50for50

🚨 There are only 18 days to go until, 'Advising for Impact: Integrating Philanthropy into Client Strategies', an insightful event for all professional advisors. 🎟️ Book your tickets today👇 bit.ly/4itfXtL Thank you to A2Z Cloud for kindly supporting this event

😊 We had a brilliant time today celebrating both Wiltshire Day and #VolunteersWeek. It was great to catch up and spend time with some of our Trustees and panel members. Thank you to all those who attended, and to The Peppermill for hosting us and providing a delicious lunch 😋

🌳 Happy Wiltshire Day! 🍰 As a place-based grant giving organisation, today is a special day for us, as we celebrate our wonderful county with a slice of lardy cake. Looking forward to celebrating again on 22 January for Swindon day! Photo Credit: Declan Spreadbury

💚 As part of #VolunteersWeek, we asked one of our wonderful panel members, Joanna, about why she began volunteering, and what it means to her. #VolunteersWeek

🗣 “I believe lots of people volunteering helps to create a good society.” For #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Sue Webber, who has volunteered with us for over a decade. 💚 Sue joined our grants panel in 2013, before becoming a Trustee in 2016.