The Berkshire Fund is managed by Berkshire Community Foundation and provides grants for local projects that change the lives of people in Berkshire's communities. We support a wide range of groups that target critical gaps in provision to people in need often living in challenging circumstances.If you want your donation to be used within Berkshire for groups tackling local needs - the Berkshire Fund ensures that 100% of your donation is used to make a tangible difference within the county.
Why the community needs usThe Berkshire Fund supports smaller local groups who are doing vital work but who have real difficulties in raising funds. For some of them this support is absolutely crucial to continue thier help, especially against the difficult economic climateAll grants given from the Berkshire Fund are monitored which means we can be sure that the money is getting to where it is really needed, and it is making a difference.
Our impact on the communityDuring 2014-2015 the Foundation gave grants to the local voluntary and community groups totalling over £900,000