Individuals and companies across the West of England have already created an endowment value of over £1.5m representing a tremendous response to this Government-funded Challenge, launched in August 2008 through Quartet Community Foundation, that offers 2:1 match funding for donations of any size.

“With just over a year still to run, the Grassroots Endowment Challenge offers people the opportunity to almost double the value of their donations when Gift Aid is included”, says Ronnie Brown, Development Director at the Community Foundation.

“Many donors have taken advantage of this opportunity to set up a Named Fund. A contribution of £7,800, when given through the Challenge, increases in value to £15,000, the starting level for a Named Fund. For higher rate tax payers the same net contribution would create a Fund worth £20,000. You can take advantage of the Challenge up until 31 March 2011”, says Ronnie.

To find out more about giving through the Grassroots Endowment Challenge call Ronnie Brown on 0117 989 7705 or email ronnie.brown@quartetcf.org.uk

A new report titled 'Supporting vulnerable young people in transition', commissioned by Quartet Community Foundation, highlights the difficulty experienced at particular stages of young people's lives, such as the move from primary to secondary school more

Prominent philanthropist Fred Mulder will be speaking at this year's event to be held at Clifton College on 25 May 2010. Email info@quartetcf.org.uk for further information. 

A schedule of events can be found on our website here. Upcoming dates include a wine-tasting at Averys, hosted by John Avery, on 23 March 2010.

Quartet Community Foundation has been chosen as one of the charities to benefit from the Lions of Bath public art event being held this year, following on from the highly successful King Bladud's Pigs in Bath in 2008. “We chose the Community Foundation to be one of the main beneficiaries because of their knowledge of local community groups and by giving through the Foundation's Grassroots Endowment Challenge we will almost double the value of our donation”, says Megan Witty, Lions of Bath organiser.

Located in central Bristol, this recently refurbished, quality office accommodation is available to rent in a building owned by the Community Foundation. Facilities include shared use of a meeting room  more

Grants worth up to £5,000 are available for small voluntary groups working across the West of England up until 31 March 2011. Grants are allocated every 4 weeks on a rolling basis. In B&NES £28,500 in grants must be distributed by 31 March 2010 or the money will go back to central government, apply now to ensure the B&NES area benefits from the full allocation of funds available.

The Rag Fund is open for applications until 31 March 2010, apply here.

The Sport Relief Fund will be opening for new applications on 15 March 2010.

In April 2010 the Bristol City Council Development Fund will be open again for applications.There will be some changes to the criteria so please check the guidelines before applying.