Giving back is personal.
Whether you want to support a cause close to your heart, involve your family in philanthropy, celebrate success by giving back, or create a lasting legacy, Berkshire Community Foundation can help.
We make local giving simple, effective and rewarding.
Why give through BCF?
Your giving. Our expertise. Greater impact.
Set up a charitable fund with Berkshire Community Foundation and enjoy the benefits of strategic, tax-efficient giving without the administration of running your own charity.
Local knowledge
Trusted grant-making
Tax-efficient donations
Impact you can see
Dedicated personal support
Together, we're creating lasting change across Berkshire.
Set up a Named Fund
Many donors choose to create a named fund as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to establishing a charitable trust or foundation.
Immediate Impact Fund From £10,000
Designed for donors who want to make an immediate difference by supporting today's most pressing community needs.
Endowment Fund From £25,000
Creates a permanent source of funding for Berkshire communities, generating income and impact for years to come.
Donate to a Themed Fund
This is a wonderful way of ensuring that your giving, large or small, flexibly supports the most pressing needs in any given time. You can be sure that the Berkshire Community Foundation works hard to ensure your generosity is used to maximise positive impact, every time.
Surviving Winter
Helping older and vulnerable people get through the difficult winter months by providing support to manage high fuel and heating bills.
Together for Women & Children
Focused on supporting local women and children in need, or who suffer from major and hidden crimes such as abuse or modern slavery.
Give A Child A Chance (GACAC)
A fund that raises money to support children in Berkshire who are living with disadvantage, such as poverty or disability.
Supporting Older People
There are many issues that affect older people, such as isolation and loneliness, disability, financial hardship and fuel poverty, bereavement and many more.
Donate Today
Every gift helps strengthen communities across Berkshire.
