Banner Credits Gercama 2015 Mazi Mas Lcf 68

Connecting and empowering our communities

We're passionate about London, its people, its communities and its vitality. But we also know it's a place that can exclude and marginalise. We want to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged, and build a stronger and more vibrant London for everyone.

Find out more

Our 2018/19 Annual Review

In 2018/19 we committed over £9.5 million into 1,240 grants across London. Read more, including hearing directly from those making a difference in London’s communities in our Annual Review, 'The extraordinary everyday’.

Find out more

Take on a team challenge

"Whilst the day was particularly difficult given the soaring temperatures, the whole team came out the other side; proud they came through the challenge but also proud that they helped raise funds for a very worthwhile cause."
Sam and a team of Tough Traders took part in a gruelling Tough Mudder event, fundraising for LCF.

Take on a challenge

Resources

Need some support? Our resources page includes a list of helpful tools and guides.

Find out more

We strengthen the community from the ground up

Our vision is of a strong and vibrant London, where local people are able to solve local problems.

Find out more

Gaventa Photo London Community Foundation L2 L2 R 090317 439 Web

Support us

As one of the wealthiest cities in the world, it's hard to believe that London also has the highest rates of poverty and inequality of any English region. Start here if you'd like to support us and see how it all works.

Donate now Ways to give

Apply for a grant

On behalf of our donors we have invested over £70 million into charities and community projects throughout London. Start here if you're looking for a grant or want to know more about applying.

Who can apply? Available grants

Fundraise for us

Join us to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged and build a stronger and more vibrant London for everyone by creating your own fundraising page.

Fundraise

Watch our film

Together we have the power to turn lives and communities around. Watch our animation opposite or read more about our work by clicking below.

What we do

Latest Tweets

@London_cf: Great fundraising training opportunity aimed as small & medium size organisations! Just £5 for organisations with a… https://t.co/UNWPkpXIf1
2 days ago

@London_cf: RT @UKCF_tweets: We could literally write a book on why you should work with your local community foundation. This #GivingTuesday we're s…
3 days ago