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Grassroots Grants: Small community groups and projects across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole are to benefit from a £1.7 million cash injection after our Community Foundation won a government competition. Our first grants from this fund will be made in September 2008. See our 'apply for funding' section for criteria and application documents.

Foundation Seeks New Board Members: See our News section for information about our need to recruit new board members to support the Foundation's work and development over the next three years.

Community Foundation Celebrates £3 million of giving: Our grant-making programes continue to support local good causes and in April our total of grants committed since 2002 tipped over the £3 million mark. Your support

The Community Foundation for Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole is an independent charitable trust and was founded in 2000. Governed by a Board of Trustees who represent the voluntary, statutory and business sectors across Dorset, it was formed to support community initiatives across the whole County of Dorset, including the unitary authorities of Bournemouth and Poole (hence the long name!)

It is a grant making organisation working exclusively for the people of Dorset, specialising in effective management of funds and supporting charities and voluntary groups working to benefit those at most disadvantage in our local communities.

From its beginnings, the Community Foundation for Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole has continued to grow and develop. It is a member of the Community Foundation Network, and is proud to be one of Dorset's largest grant-making trusts.