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Garfield Weston Foundation

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A family founded grant-maker supporting a wide range of charities across the UK, with grants totalling over £129 million last year. www.garfieldweston.org

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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
As #WorldDementiaMonth ends, we celebrate partners like Beyond Dementia. Your dedication brings hope and support to those affected across the UK. Together, we’re building stronger, more caring communities. Thank you for all you do. 💙 #DementiaSupport #BeyondDementia
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Welcare @welcareuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🎉 We're delighted to have receive £40,000 from the @westonfdn.bsky.social 💚 This funding will help sustain and grow our Family Support Services, including Domestic Abuse Recovery work, helping families recover from trauma and build safer, brighter futures. 🔗 welcare.org/gw-grant-2026-27
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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Big news! @westonfdn.bsky.social has awarded core funding to Bridges for Communities. This kind of funding is rare. It supports the unshowy stuff that makes everything else possible. Thanks Garfield Weston Foundation for backing our work to make Bristol a fairer, kinder and more welcoming city.
Photo of a Peace Feast - a shared meal that brings people together from a wide range of backgrounds
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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We want to say a huge thank you to @westonfdn.bsky.social  for funding us for the next year. Their support will help us to achieve our mission and deliver valuable work for deaf students, job seekers and professionals ✨
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🌍Today is #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages! Proud to support partners like Solar Bear and Deaf Unity, who are empowering the Deaf community in the UK. 💙 #SignLanguageAwareness #UKCharities #InclusionMatters 📸Tommy Ga-Ken Wan/Solar bear
Man wearing a green vest using sign language during a performance on stage.
Image credit: Solar Bear
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ARCh Oxfordshire @archoxfordshire.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We’re hugely grateful for this support which is helping us impart a life enhancing love of reading to children across #Oxfordshire
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🌍💚 On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we thank partners like Olly's Future and Survivors of Bereavement By Suicide for raising awareness and supporting those affected. Together, we can help people feel safe and heard. ❤️ #WSPD #YouMatter 📸 Olly's Future
Group of  adults smiling and waving outdoors in a countryside setting with rolling hills under a cloudy sky. 
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🌍📚 Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! We’re proud to support ARCh - Assisted Reading For Children Oxfordshire & National Literacy Trust , whose inspiring work brings books and learning to those who need them most. 💙 📸ARCh - Assisted Reading For Children Oxfordshire
Man in glasses and blue shirt reading a Roald Dahl book to a smiling boy in a library setting. Image credit: ARCh - Assisted Reading for Children
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
🎉 Happy #InternationalDayofCharity! We want to thank all the fantastic charities that spread kindness and support people in need across the UK. Let's celebrate the spirit of giving. 💙✨ #CharitySupport #KindnessMatters #UKCharities #MakeADifference #SpreadKindness
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
On #NationalWildlifeDay we celebrate the wildlife that makes the UK so special and the charities working tirelessly to protect it. Thank you to partners like Freshwater Habitats Trust and NBN Trust: National Biodiversity Network Trust 💙 📸Adam Bows/Freshwater Habitats Trust
Three common frogs partially submerged in water surrounded by clusters of frog eggs in a natural pond setting.
Image credit: Adam Bows for Freshwater Habitats Trust
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We’re pleased to support you! 💙
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Gladstone's Library @gladlib.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📣 Garfield Weston Foundation is kindly supporting Gladstone’s Library’s core costs in 2026/27 - Mae Sefydliad Garfield Weston yn cynorthwyo gyda chostau craidd Llyfrgell Gladstone yn 2026/27 📣 @westonfdn.bsky.social
A notice, which reads: 'Announcement: Garfield Weston Foundation is now supporting Gladstone's Library!'.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
📣On #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate all our incredible grantees championing women's rights across the UK. Their tireless efforts to empower women and girls to reach their full potential inspire us all! 🌟#WomensRights #EmpowerWomen #GirlsEmpowerment
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🌟 Today, on #NationalSeniorCitizensDay, we want to celebrate the wisdom, resilience and contributions of older people across the UK. Thank you to all our charity partners supporting people aged 50+ to live fulfilled, connected lives.💙 📸: Matthew J Thomas Photography/Time To Talk Befriending
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Image credit: Matthew J Thomas Photography
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
📣It's #InternationalYouthDay! We're proud to support charities like '@Y2K_Project, which are empowering young people in the UK to thrive. 🌟 #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityImpact #UKCharities #MakingADifference 📸@Y2K_Project
Group of nine young people in wetsuits and life jackets standing by a dock with paddles and water in the background
Image credit: Youth2000Project
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🎉 Happy #CycleToWorkDay! Today, we’re celebrating choosing a greener, healthier way to commute. 🚴‍♂️Thank you to all our charity partners, like Recyke y'Bike, for championing sustainable travel and supporting healthy and active communities across the UK. 📸Recyke y'Bike
Man smiling as he repairs a blue bicycle inside a workshop with tools on a wooden bench behind him. Image credit: Recyke y'Bike
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🌊 It’s #NationalMarineWeek! We’re grateful to work with partners like Blue Marine, whose dedication to UK marine life inspires us. Thank you for helping our seas thrive for future generations. 💙🐋#MarineWeek2026 #UKCoasts 📸 Blue Marine Foundation
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
📣Happy #InternationalDayOfFriendship! We’re proud to support organisations which strengthen bonds and create lasting impact in communities across the UK.💙 📸Gail Millar at Befriended
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Age UK Richmond @ageukrichmond.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We're delighted to have been awarded a £25,000 grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation to support our services for older people in Richmond upon Thames. Thank you, @westonfdn.bsky.social, for supporting our mission to improve the quality of life for local older people. 💜
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🎉Celebrating #LoveParksWeek and the essential role parks play in our communities. We’re grateful to charities like The Conservation Volunteers and Northumberland National Park , which are dedicated to preserving these valuable green spaces across the UK! 🌲💚
Woman reading a book aloud to three smiling children sitting together in a hammock in a park.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Together, we’re building brighter futures. 💙 The Garfield Weston Foundation invested £10 million in #SocialSAndSustainableCapital over the last financial year, enabling charities to access affordable loans to house their most disadvantaged clients. #GarfieldWestonFoundation #UKCharities
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📣 This Alcohol Awareness Week, we're thanking all our charity partners driving change and supporting people dealing with the negative impact of alcohol misuse across the UK.🙏 #AlcoholAwarenessWeek #CharityPartners #StrongerTogether #HealthAndWellbeing #UKCharities #MakingADifference
Photograph of a woman sitting opposite another woman in a support group setting, while another woman offers comfort with a hand on her shoulder. 
Stock image courtesy of our charity partners  Addiction Family Support.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
It’s a pleasure to support your work!
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elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Incredible news! We've been awarded a £30,000 grant from the @westonfdn.bsky.social 🎉 This funding keeps our doors open and our community supported when they need us most. Thank you for believing in us. 💙 #EastLothianFoodbank #GarfieldWestonFoundation
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
At Garfield Weston Foundation we believe the best solutions come from listening to those who know their communities best. Our aim is to listen, learn and work flexibly alongside charities to help meet society’s needs. 💙 #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact #SocialGood #GrantMaking #UKCharities
Quote from Sir Guy Weston that says: " Our aim is to enable those with the best understanding of society's needs to tell us their plans and objectives so that we can listen and work with them in a flexible way."
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
✨ Meet the 2026 #WestonCharityAwards winners—22 charities leading positive change across the UK! Discover their inspiring work: ow.ly/F0FJ50ZgbeF
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Charities receive £22,000 boost with Weston Charity Awards
Twenty-two charities across the Midlands, the North of England and Wales receive a game changing package of funding and strategic mentorship at a moment of unprecedented pressure for the sector.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🌟 Congratulations to the 22 visionary charities awarded at the Weston Charity Awards! We're proud to partner with Pilotlight supporting vital community work. ow.ly/E73r50Zf5Sw #WestonCharityAwards #Charity #ThirdSector #UKCharities #SocialImpact #Leadership #Philanthropy
Large group of people at the 2026 Weston Charity Awards posing for a formal photo in a conference room. Image credit: Garfield Weston Foundation
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
It's #CleanAirDay!🌲 We're proud to support partners like Global Action Plan , who are raising awareness and inspiring action for cleaner air across the UK. 💚#AirQuality #Environment 📸Global Action Plan
Two young women wearing t-shirts with a slogan that says: "Clean Air Day" standing together at an outdoor event on a sunny day.
Image credit: Global Action Plan
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
It’s #LearningDisabilityWeek - time to celebrate the vital contributions of organisations that support people with learning disabilities to access more opportunities, develop new skills & thrive! We’re proud to stand alongside them as partners. 💙 #CharityPartners #MakingADifference 📸 Bag Books
Teenager wearing a red shirt smiling at a woman holding out a book and telling a story. 
Image credit: Bag Books
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
It's #CarersWeek! 💙We're thanking partners like MYTIME Young Carers for their unwavering support of #Carers & #YoungCarers across the UK. 👏🌟 #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference 📸MYTIME Young Carers
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
It's #WorldOceansDay! 🌊🦈We want to celebrate partners like Community of Arran Seabed Trust, whose dedication to UK ocean conservation inspires a brighter, sustainable future. Thank you for making waves of positive change! 💙 📸Howard Wood for Community of Arran Seabed Trust.
Photo of an octopus with reddish-brown and white mottled skin resting on a rocky sea bed.
Credit: Howard Wood for Community of Arran Seabed Trust.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Happy World Environment Day! 💚 We’re proud to support environmental charities like Rewilding Britain, making a real difference in UK communities. Together, we can create a greener, brighter future for everyone. 🌿 #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability 📸Alex Hyde for Rewilding Britain.
Photograph of group of people walking along a grassy valley with a winding stream and tree-covered hills under a clear blue sky. Image credit: Alex Hyde for Rewilding Britain.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
✨It's #VolunteersWeek! 💙 Huge thanks to all #volunteers across the UK—your kindness and commitment truly make a difference! 🌼 #VolunteersWeek2026 #ThankYou #Grateful #VolunteerAppreciation #VolunteeringUK #CommunityHeroes #UKVolunteers
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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 28/05/2026
Eid Mubarak! Wishing all those who celebrate a joyous Eid ✨
A woman in a white headscarf and yellow robe with henna on her hands and sunglasses on her head laughs in a field surrounded by other womenA child in a pink blouse holds out a can of orange fizzy drink and a paper bowl with delicious chickpeas, pastry and white sauce and a plastic spoonFour women in head scarfs and colourful robes sit on a bench in a field surrounded by festivities, looking at and laughing with each otherTwo young girls, one in a dress with unicorns on it, one in a white head scarf, t-shirt and leggings, play under a huge rainbow coloured sheet on a grassy field
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
This #WorldHungerDay, we proudly support all our partners across the UK fighting food poverty daily. 🙏 #FoodPoverty #CommunitySupport #UKCharities #MakingADifference #GarfieldWestonFoundation
Illustration of a green leaf holding five yellow seeds above  text that says:  "World Hunger Day|" on a muted grey background.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
🏛️📚Proud to support partners like Dacorum Heritage in Hertfordshire. They care for over 131k items - from Roman paw prints preserved in roof tiles, to 20th century artwork - ensuring people can see history come alive through pop-up exhibitions and interactive handling sessions. 📸Dacorum Heritage
Painting of a woman, smiling, in a red dress and white bonnet holding an Ovaltine can, a basket of eggs and a bundle of wheat, standing above a village scene.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Happy #InternationalMuseumDay! 🏛️We’re proud to celebrate our partnerships with inspiring museums like Queer Britain Museum. Their dedication to preserving #history, #culture & #community enriches lives across the UK. Thank you for all that you do!🙏 📸: Queer Britain Museum, new gallery launch.
Two women closely examining documents and memorabilia displayed in a glass case at an exhibit with framed documents on the walls.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
📣On #InternationalDayofFamilies, we want to celebrate the vital role of #FamilySupport services. We're proud to support charities like @kinshipcharity.bsky.social for their dedication to strengthening families in communities across the UK. Thank you for all that you do.💙
Outline of adult and child hands stacked inside a heart shape, symbolising family unity, with text that says : "International Day of Families".
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we want to highlight the outstanding work of all our charity partners whose dedication & commitment uplifts communities and ensures vital mental health support for people across the UK. 🤝🌍
Illustration of a green ribbon on a white background and text below it that says "Mental Health Awareness Week," in blue font.
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Media Trust @mediatrust.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and this year's theme is 'Action'! Awareness matters, but change only happens when we do something. Find out more and get involved here: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pu…
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Mental Health Awareness Week
This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re asking people to join us in taking action to support good mental health.
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It's International Workers' Day and we want to celebrate the contributions of everyone that works in the charity sector! Thank you all for your dedication to making a positive difference to people's lives across the UK. 💙 #ThankYou #UKCharities #Grateful
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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The #EarthRaise results are in! Thanks to everyone who gave, shared & supported, together we’ve raised £10.9m+ for environmental causes. This milestone builds on a growing movement to support charities tackling environmental challenges. Since 2021, we’ve now raised over £33m.💚
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
📣Today is #StopFoodWasteDay —a reminder of the importance of reducing food waste. 🥫🍏We’re proud to support charities like The Felix Project, which are tackling food waste & reducing hunger to create happier and more sustainable communities!💚 #Sustainability #ReduceHunger #CommunitySupport
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
⏳ Only 24 hours left to double your impact this Earth Day! 🌍💚 Support Big Give's #EarthRaise now! 🔗 ow.ly/vgeV50YQYVE #EarthDay #MakeADifference #Sustainability #CharityImpact
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ARK - Action for the River Kennet. @riverkennet.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Water voles are one of Britain's most threatened species. You can help by donating today, enabling ARK to address the causes of decline: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS... It's the best time to give because your donation will be match funded through Big Give #EarthRaise @westonfdn.bsky.social
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Raechel Kelly @raechelkelly.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Thanks @westonfdn.bsky.social for all your support in helping Vision 21 Glos to build our Greenhouse space, where ideas for people and planet grow. Donate and share folks as everything is doubled until the 29th donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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The Gloucestershire Eco-Hub – Big Give
We are raising funds to support and expand our climate action programmes - covering a project manager and vital resources …
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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Earth Raise #Day2 is here! Hundreds of donations have already been doubled & there’s still plenty of match funding left, so today’s the perfect day to explore our amazing charity partners and see the difference you can make. Find a cause at BigGive.org. #Double
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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Wow! Thanks to supporters like you, #EarthRaise has already helped raise over £1 million for environmental charities! There’s still time to join in. From now until the 29 April, every donation can be doubled, helping charities continue their vital work for people and planet.
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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Nature inspires us. Grounds us. Sustains us. This #EarthRaise, we're inviting you to #giveback. 22 - 29 April: choose from over 300 environmental charities at BigGive.org, donate, and see it DOUBLED. A huge thank you to Jordan Stephens for championing our campaign and Studio Blue Green. #EarthDay
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Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Today is #EarthDay! We're doubling donations to selected charities in Big Give's #EarthRaise 🌍 💚. Donate now: 🔗 ow.ly/EYOQ50YMA91
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