This page is designed to provide you with resources to help you apply for funding through The London Community Foundation. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact applications@londoncf.org.uk.
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You can see some examples of previous editions of the monthly ebulletin below:
Setting up and running an organisation
We recommend the NCVO website for help and guidance on all aspects of setting up and running an organisation:
Involving volunteers:
NCVO has lots of practical advice and guidance to help you manage volunteers and the process of volunteering, including help to understand the rules regarding paying volunteer expenses and recruiting volunteers who claim benefits.
Legal requirements
- All applicants to The London Community Foundation must have a safeguarding policy that reflects the mandatory requirements outlined in LCF’s safeguarding policy checklist.
- Shortlisted organisations will undergo social media and Google checks in line with The London Community Foundation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion statement. Charity Commission guidiance for social media can be found here: Charities and social media
Measuring impact
We know how much work goes into measuring the impact of your work, and think you'd also find these tools useful:
LCF grant monitoring form
Here, you'll find guidance on completing our grant monitoring form, a document we ask grantees to complete so we can measure the impact that our grant programmes are having.
Use of AI in applications and reporting
Currently, The London Community Foundation is not against the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) by applicants, if utilised sensibly. However, we advise you to be cautious when considering using AI to generate answers to questions in grant applications and reports. Please read our guidance on the use of AI in applications and reporting for more information and advice.
At present The London Community Foundation team don’t use AI software anywhere in the grant making process, and we will inform our stakeholders if this changes.
Marketing and communications
We welcome grantees including The London Community Foundation in their publicity and related documentation. Please use the full name 'The London Community Foundation' where possible. See below for guidance on use of our logo:
Using our logo
When promoting news of your grants, we ask that you use our logo, which is available to download here. These logos are for grantee use only and should be displayed in accordance with the following guidelines:
- Only use the logo files supplied
- Please do not alter the logo in any way other than resizing
- Please use the core logo (white text on red background) where possible
- If you have any questions about using the logos, please contact our Communications Manager paul.windo@londoncf.org.uk