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Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation Annual Review 2025-26

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation's Annual Review 2025-26 covers its 50th anniversary year and the first year of its 2025-2030 strategy. The Foundation passed more than £30 million awarded in grants since it was established. Its Surviving Winter programme supported 4,005 people with £372,438 awarded and a £1.7M increase in people's annual household income through welfare and energy advice, while its Wiltshire Energy, Food & Community Support Programme funded 17 community organisations and supported 3,911 people through crisis grants.

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Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation, established in 1975, connects local donors with the charities and community groups working across Wiltshire and Swindon, awarding grants to tackle financial hardship, poor health, social isolation and barriers to opportunity.

Key Metrics

£30 million+ awarded in grants since the Foundation was established
4,005 people supported through the Surviving Winter programme
3,911 people supported through crisis grants

Key Outcomes

  • £1.7M increase in people's annual household income through welfare and energy advice
  • 2,088 households supported through the Wiltshire Energy, Food & Community Support Programme
  • 33 organisations received funding from the Foundation for the first time

Geography

South West

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