Community Foundation for Lancashire

Welcome to the very first edition of our newsletter!
We’re excited to bring you regular updates—landing in your inbox every other month—celebrating the people, projects, and partnerships that make our work possible.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
Inspiring stories from our supporters, communities, and the heart of our organisation.

Spotlights on our donors, the impact of their funding and the personal motivations behind their giving.

Celebrations of local community groups and the real difference they’re making across Lancashire

 A peek behind the scenes at what’s happening inside the Community Foundation.

Every day, we’re inspired by community-led action.
We hope these stories will inspire you too.

Bingo boosts Colne’s community spirit with £2.9k grant from the Marsden
The Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation awarded a £2,990 grant to Colne Citadel, to fund bingo sessions aimed at tackling isolation and loneliness amongst local people aged 50+.

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Lancashire Investors in Community: Harnessing Business for Social Good
Now in it's fourth year, Lancashire Investors in Community (LIiC) is an initiative designed to connect businesses with the communities they care about.
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International Women’s Day:
Celebrating Female-Led
Community Organisation

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Community Foundation for Lancashire highlights the inspiring work of Aawaz, a female-led organisation empowering ethnically diverse women in Hyndburn.

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Supporting Young Minds: Flowhesion’s Mission to Uplift Pashtoon Youth
In honour of Children’s Mental Health Week, the Flowhesion Foundation shines a light on the power of prevention and education with their impactful ‘Hugs Not Drugs’ initiative.

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Grants Distributed: Impact Report 2024-2025

As we close the financial year, we are delighted to reflect on the impact of our grant-making efforts across Lancashire and Merseyside. Over the past year, we have awarded a total of £3,171,930 through 634 grants.

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Ram Gupta Joins the Board of Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside
We are thrilled to announce that Ram Gupta, Managing Director of nybble.co.uk Ltd, has joined the Board of the Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside (CFLM) as a Trustee.

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Join Lancashire Investors in Community

Lancashire Investors in Community (LIiC) unites local businesses committed to making a tangible difference across the county.

By becoming a member, your business supports grassroots organisations, enhances its ESG profile, and gains access to exclusive networking events and community impact experiences.

Whether you're a start-up or an established enterprise, LIiC offers a meaningful way to give back and grow your social impact.​

A special thanks to our LIiC Ambassadors Edwin Booth CBE DL (E.H Booth and Co Ltd), Mark McLoughlin (Orca Finance) and Ram Gupta (Nybble IT).

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Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation
Funding is available for organisations permanently based in Lancashire matching at least one of the priorities listed.

Grant Size: Up to £3,000

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RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund  
The fund will give priority to projects that meet the social priorities mentioned above, which have been highlighted in our Lancashire Vital Signs report as being the issues of most concern to local residents.

Grant Size: £250+

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Preston New Road Community Benefit Fund
Priority will be given to projects that help to reduce social isolation, improve community cohesion or have a positive environmental impact.

Grant Size: Up to £10,000

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