Community Foundation Wales

Who we are

Community Foundation Wales is a trusted bridge between people who want to give and the communities they care about. Our work builds on generations of giving in Wales, using our expertise in community philanthropy to direct funding where it can make the biggest difference.

We work bilingually across the country and understand the strengths, challenges and opportunities within different communities. That knowledge means funding doesn’t just have a one-off effect; it continues to make a difference over time.
We have long-standing experience enabling philanthropy across Wales. 

We handle the due diligence, grant-making and management of funds, ensuring they’re invested responsibly to support communities and maximise their impact.

Our culture and values

Our key messages

1. We’re a trusted bridge between people who want to give and the communities they care about, building on generations of giving in Wales to ensure philanthropy becomes meaningful, lasting support.
2. We give donors confidence that their funds are carefully managed. We handle the due diligence, grant-making and administration, ensuring funds are invested responsibly to maximise their impact.
3. We believe strong communities need long-term, flexible support. That’s why we work with donors so they can give in ways that support grassroots organisations and individuals to plan ahead and respond to local challenges.
4. We’re a Welsh charity with a national reach, working bilingually to make philanthropy accessible across Wales. We use our expertise to help people and organisations support grassroots communities where it can make the biggest difference.
5. We take a fair and transparent approach to funding, making it easier for people to apply and access support. We work openly with our partners, sharing insight and learning to strengthen communities across Wales.