The DWF Foundation is an independent charity, founded by DWF. It has the sole aim of providing funds, resources and mentoring support to help individuals, groups and communities to achieve their full potential.
Since December 2015, the Foundation has been the focus of charitable giving for DWF and reflects DWF values and culture of contribution. As of December 2022, the Foundation had distributed grants totalling over £1 million to good causes. Those grants were made possible by DWF's fundraising activities and donations.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to apply for at any time via an online application form. The Foundation meets quarterley to review and award applications, usually around the following dates:
Apply by:
- 31 Jan – March meeting
- 30 April – June meeting
- 3o June – September meeting
- 30 September – December meeting
The DWF Foundation supports registered charities with an impact in one or more of the following areas:
- Homelessness
- Health and Wellbeing
- Employability
- Education
- Environment and Sustainability
Grants are given to initiatives that develop and improve local communities by:
- Tackling a specific community issue.
- Helping voluntary and community groups become more effective and efficient.
- Encouraging the involvement in the community of those too often excluded.
- Enabling young people to develop skills for the benefit of the community
For more information, visit the DWF Foundation website here.