Community Foundation
Lasting Change.
Mental Health, 360 Giving, Research and other
support funnels.
4.7
Million In Grants Given Out
481
Applications Received
243
Grants Awarded
367
Thousand Beneficiaries
2024-2025 figures
Apply for a grant
All our funds are listed in the Apply For Grants section of our website together with a criteria and application form. First read our eligibility criteria on the link below.
Support our work
As an independent local grantmaker, we support voluntary and community groups working for the benefit of people living within Luton and Bedfordshire. We award all our grants from the numerous funds we manage on behalf of statutory agencies, private donors, companies and local families
Impact Quote
'Without this funding, our project simply wouldn't exist.'
- St Augustine's Primary School
LOCAL FOCUS. LASTING CHANGE.
How BLCF works
The communities of Bedfordshire are at the heart of what we do. To ensure we are appropriately serving these groups, we pride ourselves in our ability to respond to the needs we learn about through our engagement.
LOCAL FOCUS. LASTING IMPACT.
Our Priority Areas of Need
Our research has shown there are key areas that need to be addressed in our communities. Therefore, our strategy aims to address the following interconnected and overarching themes:
- Eradicate poverty in our communities
- Create a healthy Bedfordshire
- Grow stronger communities
BLCF are proud to work with
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