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UK Community Foundations @ukcf.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

People around the UK are re-connecting with their local communities, tackling social inequalities and funding vital initiatives led by grassroots groups and driven individuals. Take Devon, for example. @devoncf.bsky.social has seen a LOT of local good since it was established in 1996: devoncf.com

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Devon Community Foundation @devoncf.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Our June newsletter has landed this morning. This month we’ve launched our revised grantmaking process, which aims to make it easier and less time-consuming for community groups to access funding. devoncf.com/newsletter/d...

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June newsletter | Devon Community Foundation

All the latest news from Devon Community Foundation, including grantmaking, giving and insights.

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Devon Community Foundation @devoncf.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We’re looking for a Grants Manager to join our team. This role is vital to ensuring our funding reaches the communities that need it most. Find out more and apply 👇 ow.ly/gEJU50W3vbp

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Vacancies - Devon Community Foundation

Current vacancies: Have a look at Devon Community Foundations current recruitment vacancies. Come and join our team!

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Devon Community Foundation @devoncf.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Our May newsletter is out today. This month we introduce our refreshed approach to grantmaking. There are opportunities to join our team, we share stories of groups we've funded & explore some of the benefits of setting up a family fund with us. ow.ly/xkLf50W0GrI

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Devon Community Foundation @devoncf.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Did you catch our CEO, Mary Hancock, on Radio Devon this morning? She was invited on to talk about a pilot project to fund grassroots organisations working in innovative ways to make Plymouth safer for women and girls. 📻Listen back on BBC Sounds – the interview is at about 1hr10. ow.ly/oAOX50VX57C

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Caroline Densley - 22/05/2025 - BBC Sounds

Caroline gets Devon talking and celebrates the best of what's going on in the county.

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Devon Community Foundation @devoncf.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Inclusive music opportunities and free counselling for children and young people are just a couple of examples of work we've funded thanks to a donation from PenCarrie. Our unique knowledge means we can ensure donors' funding reaches groups making a real difference. ow.ly/WXWB50VOl90

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Funding Stories | Devon Community Foundation

We have awarded grants to 14 groups working with children and young people thanks to funds from Devon-based clothing wholesaler, PenCarrie.

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Devon Community Foundation @devoncf.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Our April newsletter is out now, including a special mention for our trustee Caroline Harlow - Devon's new High Sheriff, a spotlight on the work of Jabulani CIC, tips on organisational development and capacity building, and much more. mailchi.mp/devoncf/our-...

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Our April newsletter

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Devon Community Foundation @devoncf.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on organisational development & capacity building. Tips include: 🔗Connect with your local voluntary service 📄Access policy templates and guidelines 📚Take advantage of free training. ow.ly/GiIa50VGjMI

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Development & Capacity Building | Devon Community Foundation

Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on organisational development and capacity building.

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Devon Community Foundation @devoncf.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

We've developed new inclusive language guidance to use across our team. Our latest blog post describes how we consulted with community groups to create this guidance, and includes a link to the download the document. devoncf.com/blog/develop...

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Blog post | Developing Inclusive Language Guidance

We have recently created new guidance on inclusive language for staff and trustees at Devon Community Foundation.

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Devon Community Foundation @devoncf.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on writing successful grant applications. Sophie offers guidance on what we are looking for in an application, and shares resources to help increase your chance of success. devoncf.com/blog/support...

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Supporting Devon's Communities | Writing Grant Applications

Our Grants and Engagement Officer, Sophie, continues her blog series with a new post on writing successful grant applications.

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