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We Love London: Update

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Following the London riots in August last year, we launched a riot response fund to help the individuals and businesses which had been worst affected. The appeal was called ' We Love London ', and together with the help of individuals, businesses and companies from across the city we rais...

by Anna Horsley

500 for London: The first year

Monday, 23 April 2012

  LCF has published a report on 500 for London, the first year. 500 for London is a new, simple way to support London's communities. We are looking for 500 business or individuals to donate £500/£42 a month/£1.37 a day to help tackle three areas of pressing ne...

by Anna Horsley

£20 million match challenge announced at the official LCF launch

Thursday, 08 March 2012

Francis Salway, new Chair of LCF
Francis Salway, new Chair of LCF

We were delighted to welcome Francis Salway, retiring CEO of Land Securities as Chair Elect of The London Community Foundation (LCF) as we launched officially at City Hall with the announcement of a £20 million match challenge for London. “I am delighted to be joining LCF.&...

by Anna Horsley

Free Training for Lambeth Organisations

Wednesday, 07 March 2012

  LAST FEW SPACES REMAINING - PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO BOOK!!! This will be the final free training we have available to Lambeth community and voluntary organisations and residents – don’t miss out on this opportunity!      Supporting Wellbe...

by Anna Horsley

Localgiving £ for £ Match Challenge!

Thursday, 01 March 2012

£375,000 Bonus for London Charities and Community Groups The race is on to give away £375,000 in match funding to local charities and community groups.  From 1 st March, any donation made through Localgiving.com, the national website dedicated to supporting small,...

by Anna Horsley

Free training for Lambeth Organisations

Friday, 24 February 2012

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO BOOK - LAST FEW SPACES!!!   Training opportunity for Lambeth organisations –The Lambeth Community Fund ‘Communities for Health’ programme with South London and Maudsley (SLAM)   Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Y...

by Anna Horsley

Development Director role

Thursday, 23 February 2012

LCF is now recruiting for a Development Director. We are looking for an outstanding individual with a proven track record in high level fundraising to support the CEO in implementing the fundraising and development strategy of LCF. Working closely with trustees and managing a small and...

by Anna Horsley

UPDATED: TELEPHONE SYSTEM

Friday, 10 February 2012

Update 13-02-12 Our phone system is now back up and running. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.   **************************************************************************************** Currently our telephone system is down. We apologise for any inconvenience...

by Anna Horsley

New blog post from 500 for London

Wednesday, 08 February 2012

The latest blog post from 500 for London is about how becoming a member of 500 for London is one easy way to be a philanthropist... To read the post, please click here .

by Anna Horsley

Free fuel poverty training for organisations working with older people

Friday, 27 January 2012

National Energy Action in Partnership with the London Community Foundation Tuesday 21 st February, 12.30- 4.30pm. London Community Foundation offices, 357 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY.   This training workshop is for professionals and volunteers who come into co...

by Anna Horsley

Capital Jubilee Fund

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Please note, the e-bulletin sent out on Monday contained a mistake regarding the Capital Jubilee Fund. The Capital Jubilee Fund will support Jubilee celebration projects taking place in Camden, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Southwark, Towe...

by Anna Horsley

LCF - tell us what you think!

Monday, 02 January 2012

Following the name change from The Capital Community Foundation (CCF) to the London Community Foundation (LCF), we would like to share a couple of the responses which we have had so far to the news. Please do get in touch if you would like to share your thoughts on the new London Communti...

by Anna Horsley

LCF over the Christmas Period

Friday, 23 December 2011

Please note that the office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 23 rd December and will reopen on Tuesday 3 rd January at 9am.

by Anna Horsley

We are now The London Community Foundation

Thursday, 15 December 2011

The Capital Community Foundation today unveiled its new name - The London Community Foundation (LCF) - reflecting the merger earlier in the year with the Thames Community Foundation (TCF). The newly formed entity will continue to address the ever growing needs of the disadvantaged popul...

by Alex Czerniewska

Surviving Winter - the London Appeal

Tuesday, 06 December 2011

Helping vulnerable older people stay safe, warm and happy this winter
Helping vulnerable older people stay safe, warm and happy this winter

Londoners recycle Winter Fuel Payments to help people in need The ‘Surviving Winter’ Appeal is raising money to help vulnerable older Londoners who struggle to stay warm, healthy and happy at winter. The appeal was started by older people who wanted to donate their Winter...

by Alex

We Love London Upate

Thursday, 01 December 2011

The Broom Army - thanks to Andrew Bayles (@lawcol888) for image
The Broom Army - thanks to Andrew Bayles (@lawcol888) for image

More than £130,000 raised to support those affected by the London riots. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the “We Love London” appeal, which supported those affected in the London riots. Our first grant was made to a couple in Tottenham who lost thei...

by Anna

New Funds launched: Capital Jubilee Fund and the Women in the City Foundation

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in London! The London Community Foundation is pleased to announce the new Capital Jubilee Fund, established by the Westminster Foundation . The Capital Jubilee Fund will provide small grants in 2012 of £250-£1,000 to support groups and proje...

by Gabrielle