Changing Lives - Community Foundation Wales

Sometimes the Smallest Grants Leave the Biggest Legacy

When people think about charitable giving, it's easy to assume that creating meaningful change requires significant amounts of money, and of course in some cases it does. But sometimes, the biggest differences begin with the smallest investments.

Investing in people, skills and heritage: supporting the next generation of Welsh craftspeople

Three individuals from Wales were awarded bursaries to develop specialist skills in blacksmithing, millinery and woodworking, which is helping to safeguard craft traditions while opening up new pathways for people facing significant barriers to training and employment.

“The little things can make all the difference” – Supporting Communities Through the Cost of Living Crisis

Ammanford Food Bank

Celebrating Pride Month and the power of community support in Wales

We’re proud to support many organisations working year-round to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people across Wales.

How small grants can create life-changing opportunities

When people think about philanthropy, it’s often the large-scale donations and major fundraising campaigns that come to mind. But relatively small amounts of funding can also have a transformative impact on someone’s future.

Celebrating cultural diversity through community support in Newport

We’re proud to support organisations across Wales where diversity, inclusion and community connection are at the heart of their work every single day.

Supporting mental health in communities across Wales

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re recognising the vital work of community organisations across Wales that are helping people feel connected, supported and empowered.

Why local philanthropy in Wales creates lasting impact

For those who care about communities in Wales, local giving offers a powerful way to make a real difference where it matters most.

How partnership funding is supporting communities in mid Wales

The story of Shakespeare Link offers a compelling example of how collaboration between funders, community organisations and local partners can create meaningful, lasting impact.

Visiting Silkfutures: creativity, confidence and community in action

Fund for Wales

From South Wales to Nashville

Wales in London Philanthropic Fund

Fun, food and future skills

Principality Building Society’s Future Generations Fund

Powerful role models inspiring new futures

Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund

Woodland skills and hands on training

Dr Dewi Davies Endowment Fund

Connecting communities through gardening

Fund for Wales

Igniting a lifelong passion for women’s basketball

Newport Community Endowment Fund

Reducing isolation and increasing creativity in Wrexham

Wrexham Welsh Church Act Fund (part of Wrexham Funds umbrella)

Finding your voice in Flintshire

Flintshire Community Endowment Fund (part of Flintshire Funds umbrella)

Play with purpose in Powys

Stanley Bligh Memorial Fund (part of Powys Community Endowment umbrella fund)

A festive collaboration with Jasmine Calloni

A look at Jasmine’s work, her creative path, and her collaboration with Community Foundation Wales.

Helping vulnerable residents recover

Hawarden and District Relief in Need Fund

From Student to Paramedic

Educational Fund for Denbigh and Surrounding Areas

Drama sessions build confidence in Denbigh

Educational Fund for Denbigh and Surrounding Areas

Communities connected by nature

Denbighshire Community Endowment Fund

A growing space for learning and community

Cardiff & Vale Schools Fund

By young people, for young people

Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund

Understanding autism, together

Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund

Powerful role models inspiring new futures

Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund

Supporting young people to raise the profile of Welsh language TV and Film

Wales in London Philanthropic Fund

Supporting Welsh musical talent

Wales in London Philanthropic Fund

Helping others through music

Wales in London Philanthropic Fund

A baby, young children, and parents enjoy activities at Tregaron Family Centre.

Building Connections and Supporting Families

Fund for Wales

A photo of young people from LAB 7 on stage singing.

Transforming young lives

Fund for Wales

A young girl standing next to a donkey and holding its reins.

Farming for mental health and wellbeing

Principality Building Society’s Future Generations Fund

Connection and companionship for young mothers

Principality Building Society’s Future Generations Fund

Improving opportunities for young people with dyslexia

Fund for Wales

Supporting young people to express themselves through music

Flintshire Funds

Wellbeing in the woods

Dr Dewi Davies Endowment Fund

Group of young people dressed in outdoor gear sitting on a rock.

Enhancing the lives of young people through outdoor activity

Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund

A space to be creative and meet new people

Newport Community Endowment Fund

Photo of mother with young child sitting on her lap.

A place to feel safe

Nation of Sanctuary Croeso Fund

Providing activities for children and young adults with disabilities

Fund for Wales

Supporting inspirational young people to achieve their dreams

Wales in London Philanthropic Fund

Connection and togetherness in the local community

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Creating a sense of belonging

Nation of Sanctuary Croeso Fund

Singing for wellbeing

Fund for Wales

Tribal Basketball team in their new kit.

Building confidence through basketball

Made By Sport ‘Clubs in Crisis’ Fund

Connecting through song

Nation of Sanctuary Croeso Fund

Helping children and young people to deal with their grief

Newport Community Endowment Fund

Providing a safe space for veterans

Trivallis Community Investment Fund

Reducing isolation and loneliness in the community

Trivallis Community Investment Fund

Sharing and repairing to build a more sustainable community

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Cooking for health and wellbeing

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Improving the mental health and wellbeing of people seeking sanctuary in Wales

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Supporting pregnant refugee and asylum seeker women

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Your support has helped me to reach my potential

Thomas John Jones Memorial Fund

Dwylo Dros y Môr 2020

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Loud and Clear

Loud and Clear report

Sustaining community services

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Keeping children connected to online learning

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Supporting vulnerable women and girls

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Adapting to help those that need it most

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Much needed support in a crisis

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Maintaining support for vulnerable people

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

A helping hand for those in isolation

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Keeping community spaces going

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Coming together to help local communities

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Providing vital support to refugees and asylum seekers

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Adapting to meet community needs

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Helping the most vulnerable in a time of crisis

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund

Wool and Wellbeing

Fund for Wales

Providing a stage for young people

Children and Young People's Fund

Making refugees and asylum seekers feel at home

Wesleyan Foundation

Using filmmaking to build confidence in young people

Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund

Helping me to develop in the sport I love

Flintshire Funds

Helping young people reach their potential

Children and Young People's Fund

Building positive lives for young people

Carmarthenshire Fund

Supporting young people with learning disabilities

The Children and Young People’s Fund

Keeping our local history alive

Ashley Family Foundation

Moving from a homeless hostel into business

Give DIFFerently

Helping hand for 400 gymnasts

Denbighshire Community Endowment Fund

Inspiring the scientists of the future

Education Fund for Denbigh and Surrounding Area

Playgroup’s garden of learning

Wrexham Community Endowment Fund

After domestic violence and abuse, now I have a voice. I can’t tell you the difference this has made to me

South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner's Victims Fund

Investing in community sport for our children

Newport Community Endowment Fund

The film set that saves children’s lives

Flintshire Funds

A stage for 40,000 young people and their musical talents

Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund

Finding friendship and connection through art

Fund for Wales

Strengthening families by bringing communities together

CO2Sense Community Benefit Fund

We felt safe in the knowledge that she was here for us

Powys Welsh Church Act Fund

A bite to eat with friends at the local church

Dr Dewi Davies Endowment Fund

With your support, my dream to be a photographer is a step nearer

Rudbaxton Parish Education Fund

My great Canadian experience

Powys Community Endowment Fund

I wouldn’t have been able to afford dance course .. and ended up with a double distinction

Cardiff Community Endowment Fund

Investing in a young man making waves in water polo

Education Foundation for John Vaughan

Your grant helped fund my uni voluntary placement

Monmouthshire Further Education Trust Fund

Your support reduced financial stress during my time at uni

Stuart Rendel Exhibitions

Funding a school trip that boosted my boys’ confidence

Hawarden & District Relief in Need Fund

Tackling work barriers for ethnic minority men and women

Wesleyan Foundation

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Changing lives together

Sometimes the Smallest Grants Leave the Biggest Legacy

Investing in people, skills and heritage: supporting the next generation of Welsh craftspeople

“The little things can make all the difference” – Supporting Communities Through the Cost of Living Crisis

Celebrating Pride Month and the power of community support in Wales

How small grants can create life-changing opportunities

Celebrating cultural diversity through community support in Newport

Supporting mental health in communities across Wales

Why local philanthropy in Wales creates lasting impact

How partnership funding is supporting communities in mid Wales

Visiting Silkfutures: creativity, confidence and community in action

From South Wales to Nashville

Fun, food and future skills

Powerful role models inspiring new futures

Woodland skills and hands on training

Connecting communities through gardening

Igniting a lifelong passion for women’s basketball

Reducing isolation and increasing creativity in Wrexham

Finding your voice in Flintshire

Play with purpose in Powys

A festive collaboration with Jasmine Calloni

Helping vulnerable residents recover

From Student to Paramedic

Drama sessions build confidence in Denbigh

Communities connected by nature

A growing space for learning and community

By young people, for young people

Understanding autism, together

Powerful role models inspiring new futures

Supporting young people to raise the profile of Welsh language TV and Film

Supporting Welsh musical talent

Helping others through music

Building Connections and Supporting Families

Transforming young lives

Farming for mental health and wellbeing

Connection and companionship for young mothers

Improving opportunities for young people with dyslexia

Supporting young people to express themselves through music

Wellbeing in the woods

Enhancing the lives of young people through outdoor activity

A space to be creative and meet new people

A place to feel safe

Providing activities for children and young adults with disabilities

Supporting inspirational young people to achieve their dreams

Connection and togetherness in the local community

Creating a sense of belonging

Singing for wellbeing

Building confidence through basketball

Connecting through song

Helping children and young people to deal with their grief

Providing a safe space for veterans

Reducing isolation and loneliness in the community

Sharing and repairing to build a more sustainable community

Cooking for health and wellbeing

Improving the mental health and wellbeing of people seeking sanctuary in Wales

Supporting pregnant refugee and asylum seeker women

Your support has helped me to reach my potential

Dwylo Dros y Môr 2020

Loud and Clear

Sustaining community services

Keeping children connected to online learning

Supporting vulnerable women and girls

Adapting to help those that need it most

Much needed support in a crisis

Maintaining support for vulnerable people

A helping hand for those in isolation

Keeping community spaces going

Coming together to help local communities

Providing vital support to refugees and asylum seekers

Adapting to meet community needs

Helping the most vulnerable in a time of crisis

Wool and Wellbeing

Providing a stage for young people

Making refugees and asylum seekers feel at home

Using filmmaking to build confidence in young people

Helping me to develop in the sport I love

Helping young people reach their potential

Building positive lives for young people

Supporting young people with learning disabilities

Keeping our local history alive