Since our launch in 1998, Devon Community Foundation has made grants that
touch the lives of thousands of people living in Devon.
This could not have been possible without the fantastic support of our fund
holders who include local individuals, families, companies,
trusts and public bodies. Here are just a few of the highlights that we
have achieved together.
We have:
Made grants of over £800,000 to groups working towards regenerating their own communities in some of the most deprived areas of Devon
Awarded more than £40,000 to environmental projects around the County
Awarded over £300,000 to programmes covering art, drama and music to projects that have benefited well over 20,000 children and young people across Devon
Awarded more than £155,000 to healthy living training courses and events
Paid for an estimated £30,000 worth of specialist equipment for people with disabilities
Awarded a total of £416,756 to community sports groups for programmes and events
Funded over 20 advice and support programmes for vulnerable and isolated children and young people
Given more than £109,000 to projects specifically aimed at supporting and improving opportunities and independent living for people with disabilities, including over £24,000 for play opportunities and £20,000 for holiday activities
Awarded almost £50,000 to enable volunteers with community sports groups to undertake training
Supported more than 40 play schemes for children from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Contributed nearly £200,000 towards the refurbishment and upkeep of community buildings
Awarded more than £240,000 to fund training courses to develop the capacity of community organisations across Devon, 30% of which was used for IT training
Supported Youth Clubs across Devon with grants valued at £260,000 which have benefited a diverse range of children and young people
Invested over £100,000 in training and educational programmes for young people
plus we have facilitated the purchase of many items of equipment and made over a thousand grants to groups to increase the range of activities, services and support they
give to their local communities.
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