Regular 5 year annual grants have helped 34 voluntary groups in St Albans District since 2005

To provide consistent support to voluntary groups who help people within St Albans, Harpenden, Wheathampstead, Redbourn and London Colney, by making small but regular annual grants without strings attached

Why the community needs this charity

Many organisations are diverted from their core activity of helping clients or members by the struggle to cover basic operating costs. Our grants underpin the work without specifying how the money has to be used. The knowledge that annual small amounts will come to them over a five year period has meant local small groups have been able to plan ahead. In 2011, £6,800 was paid out to 17 groups.

Results and outcomes

21 organisations have received grants of between £300 and £500 a year for a five year period. They express strong support for the confidence and freedom that such grants give them. Grants help to lever in other funds by proving community support

Latest activities and projects

New Grants 2011 total £5000

Groups who wish to be considered should contact Hertfordshire Community Foundation (01707) 251351 and ask for an application form for St Albans Fund for the Future read more