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“I thought I had to go to university and pay a ton of money to change my life, but it was a free 10-week programme that did it.” 💫 Brilliant to hear from young Londoners building new skills through our #SkillUpStepUp programme @Barclays @EveningStandard https://t.co/VPygoh7OFy

This latest announcement from @NandosUK sees the #SkillUpStepUp pledge count hit 300 👏 Read more about our employability campaign supporting young unemployed Londoners, in partnership with @Barclays @EveningStandard and @Independent 👇 https://t.co/NXitD5NHu6

Our CEO @kate_markey recently met with #VAWGGrassrootsFund partners @YoungLadiesClub to take part in their Healthy Relationships workshop, funded by @MOPACLdn! Proud to share the floor with @sophielinden and this incredible panel of women. The flowers were a lovely surprise! 💐 https://t.co/SvyJWtBfRC

Today we're hosting a #VAWGGrassrootsFund learning session to support our #VAWG partners' development. The session, delivered by Wendy McPherson from @InclusiveBoards will explore female leadership and how to recruit and retain diverse trustees, especially past service users! 💪 https://t.co/xAgV9xJQPB

Registrations for the @LondonMarathon 2022 are now open 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ This 26-mile run is the world’s largest annual fundraising event, and you can run on behalf of The London Community Foundation! Sign up here 👇 #LondonMarathon https://t.co/Ryk38gzQqj https://t.co/HwSj1gpp0V

Want to find out more about phase 2 of the #P2EProgramme? Come along to our Q&A to hear about the programme, criteria to apply and the application process. Plus you can ask us questions about your project! 📅 1:30pm, 17 March Book here 👉 https://t.co/KLLmovDL0a https://t.co/cglMuzsn0G

One week to go ✨📅 We can't wait for the #LondonImpactAwards: Powered by Women ceremony, hosted by @Citi! Join us in the countdown with some behind-the-scenes action 👇 🎬 https://t.co/6rfWfX2Arf https://t.co/GnxEcw00zE

Big news for #SkillUpStepUp supported by @EveningStandard @Barclays @Independent 🥁 Introducing charity partner 4️⃣ @2020ChangeUk - a youth empowerment organisation helping black and minority ethnic university graduates overcome barriers to employment. https://t.co/SwiiKe30hO

Attention #London community and voluntary groups, you can now apply for the @ace_national #LetsCreate Jubilee Fund! 🎺 Funding can be spent on creative activity in celebration of the Queen’s #PlatinumJubilee 👑 To find out more and apply 👇https://t.co/0ayBbgGhjp https://t.co/qWgRRtmJod

We're proud to announce the #SkillUpStepUp appeal launching today in partnership w/ @EveningStandard @Independent & @Barclays 🚀 This initiative will pair disadvantaged, unemployed young Londoners with jobs and apprenticeships. Get involved ⬇ https://t.co/4gYVQTYCgL https://t.co/mTaOX8aZiK

Huge thank you to STORM Family Centre for showing us around today as we shot their #LondonImpactAwards finalist video🎥 It was incredible to interview some of the women benefitting from their services and explore the classes, wellbeing centre and nursery on site 👏 https://t.co/5IksO0XiDv

We are very excited to announce the shortlist for our three #LondonImpactAwards categories: 🏆 Standout Women's Champion 🏆 Collaboration Award 🏆 Best Emerging Voice The nominees are🥁 … https://t.co/BYiuU70NVI

Are you deeply invested in London and its communities? We're looking for #finance and #investment trustees to support LCF in our commitment to diversify and better represent London. Find out more and apply ➡️https://t.co/xcpI8XGrzj #CharityTrustees #CharityJobs https://t.co/OTJT4nk0sJ

One week to go to make your application to the #LondonImpactAwards supported by Citi to be in with a chance of winning £30,000 for your women-led organisation in London. Deadline is Friday, 8th October. To find out more here https://t.co/G5iPn6XnXp https://t.co/cFFrpufSur

We're hiring! Come join our team as our Communications & Events Manager. Deadline to apply is 21 July https://t.co/3O0coetyl0 #CharityJob #communications https://t.co/Ki5rdCe0TQ

Want to know more about Impact Measurement? We have a brilliant panel with funders and experts ready to answer all your questions tomorrow https://t.co/8cLZXyABsM https://t.co/kRZ0v2t71r

We're hiring! Come join our team as VAWG Programme Manager, overseeing delivery of the @MOPACLdn #VAWG Grassroots Fund. Deadline to apply is 7 June. Find out more and apply here 👉https://t.co/3O0coetyl0 https://t.co/XP2jyHMImJ

Today is #StephenLawrence Day. We are taking a moment to pause and reflect to help create a legacy for change. Take a moment to watch this video and find out how you can get involved @sldayfdn . https://t.co/RAklJ09Lgh

#NeverMoreNeeded coalition has provided a joint response to #Budget2021. Read the joint statement: https://t.co/hNWlAqBZ3B https://t.co/uTqSspEeex

We're backing the #NeverMoreNeeded campaign because we know the work #community organsations do helps change people's lives, and our communities, for the better. #RightNow https://t.co/WQMVqnmRKu

1-7th Feb is #sexualviolenceawarenessweek . LCF & @MOPACLdn through the VAWG Grassroots Fund & Victims Fund supports groups in London who work with survivors of sexual violence. This week we will highlight events & awareness sessions by groups across London. #itsnotok https://t.co/lWsxCAOCAj

🎄🎀Season’s greeting from The London Community Foundation! 🎄🎀 The team will be taking a short break from 25th December until the 3rd January. See you in the New Year! https://t.co/SKb6TAA6nd

Last day of #GreatGroupsGratitude! ✨🙌 The pride that comes from the people in this video just shows the impact of @NenTereza has had on it's community 👏🥰 Funded in Wave 2 and 4 through @NatEmergTrust https://t.co/vLLdfc1WaU

✨Wave 4 is open! ✨ https://t.co/p7ukH9c9zk

Small charities & community groups have played a vital role in supporting their local communities throughout the #Covid19 pandemic. We continue to #StandWithTheSector, offering our assurance that we will continue to listen, learn and support #London's charitable organisations https://t.co/UlB7NIwDt7

"When I first got the call, I was in my towel, sat on the steps just nearly crying..." This #BHM, William- who is a star now, looks back and gives praise for @salaampeaceSP, who supported him with their community-led sports, media and education programmes https://t.co/Ibi3xJFX1u

The final round of the #Grenfell Young People's Fund is open for applications. Organisations can apply for up to £45k over 3 years for activity supporting children & young people affected by the #GrenfellTower fire @KCSocialCouncil #funding https://t.co/ntSS36w1ie

Creating Change Together! #NETCoronavirusAppeal 24 Week Update. We’ve been truly privileged to see these grassroots efforts play out in the nearly 10,000 successful applications granted by @UKCF_tweets Foundations UK-wide. Full report available here: https://t.co/4YZKG2R6Mr

Come join our team! If you're passionate about supporting #grassroots #London, we are #hiring for two roles - Director of Development & Communications and Head of #Development https://t.co/3O0coetyl0 #philanthropy #charityjobs https://t.co/2lT7GL95EN

📢 The funders involved in the London Community Response are seeking to commission a partner, or partners, to support the process of learning, unlearning & thinking for the future. Find out more, and spread the word 👇 https://t.co/6m0C9NHyk9 https://t.co/3Hwl45LeRl

The genuine appreciation felt by the people in this clip is so heart-warming. @HomeStartWW have helped families cope with the additional burdens of #lockdown. Thanks to their volunteers and funding from @WimbledonFdn🥰 Watch the full video👉https://t.co/nAQvELX6R8 @homestartuk https://t.co/Md7eFputNU

📢FUND OPEN!👀 @UKCF is has launched an infrastructure fund to help even more #BAME -led organisations to apply for NET grants! ✅Open to BAME-led infrastructure organisations ✅Grants of £5,000 – £20,000 over max 3 months ✅Apply now👇 #funding https://t.co/AsqX2tkbSh

"How can communities support residents experiencing loneliness?" ✨EVENT📢 panel discussion, organised in partnership with the @EndLonelinessUK- with speakers from @BritishRedCross, @edencommunities and @BishAuckBigLoc and Connection Coalition! 📆Tuesday 07/07 🕐3-4pm Sign up👇 https://t.co/AdvoBVJ3gc

🌈Today is the last day of #PrideMonth!✨💙🧡 Shout out to @lgbtfriend, who've been there for LGBTQ people throughout #COVID19. With: 💗increased counselling support 🔥 resilience plans 🥰support groups Sign up for their 12-week low cost counselling👉https://t.co/49EA5ijLZe https://t.co/2pPMrHtpDw

We're hiring! If you're passionate about supporting #grassroots #London, apply to join our team as Head of Grant Operations. Deadline to apply is 6 July https://t.co/3O0coetyl0 #MondayMotivation #CharityJobs #grantmaking https://t.co/bomPn9X5Yj

✨🤩Happy #volunteerweek2020! 🤩✨ #London is filled with #volunteers who work tirelessly and thanklessly, bringing together communities and supporting people around them just because they want to. That is something to be thankful for. https://t.co/0UheAqtb3Y

"It's not just food they've helped me with...I mean, if it wasn't for them I wouldn't even have a flat right now" This is James talking about how @LWBromley have helped him and his family during COVID-19. ✨Thank you @NatEmergTrust and @LondonFunders✨ https://t.co/sVliMIrxNt

Important report from the @ubeleinitiative that has found 9 out of 10 #BAME micro & small charities are at risk of closing within months due to the #COVID19 pandemic continues https://t.co/reAhCEdRko

👏👏Incredible effort👏👏 Thank you to each and every donor to the Appeal. This money will help people up and down the country that are living with the impact that #coronavirus is having on communities🙏 https://t.co/kuhTvcLtPJ

Thank you for the fantastic work you're doing. And thank you to donors to the London Communities Coronavirus Appeal to help support @theVIPldn with their mobile food bank! https://t.co/SJdqhbRB75

We are launching an appeal to get food to the vulnerable during the virus crisis Find out more about our campaign here 👇👇 https://t.co/FBfSXbxUQy @cohenstandard @standardnews #FoodForLondonNow

If you can, please #DonateYourCommute to the @NatEmergTrust appeal. Money raised will support grassroots charities that will have a massive role to play in our response to #coronavirus. @BigGive are match-funding so your donation will be doubled 👇👇👇 https://t.co/UcJNy2CvpP

We’ll be working with our network of community foundations to help frontline charities that will be supporting some of society’s most vulnerable people affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. Please share the appeal far and wide 👍 https://t.co/5F2XabfCh8

@London_cf Thanks @London_cf for all the support you have given us over the past five years! #everychildareader

Fantastic evening at the #LondonImpactAwards recognising & celebrating the fantastic organisations &individuals dedicated to building positive futures for young people. Congratulations to all of the nominees & winners! Check out some photos from the night https://t.co/QH9j4F3YhQ https://t.co/4LYXEeC2Fo

Click on the link below to register your organisations interest in attending our #VAWG engagement events in January and February, to help co-design the Prospectus for our new #VAWGGrassrootsFund https://t.co/HONbh6h53v

Come join our team in #Brixton! We're recruiting for a Director of Finance & Resources. Deadline to apply is 12 January https://t.co/3O0coetyl0 #charityjob #jobsearch #NowHiring https://t.co/MF8ZYRc2ps

@London_cf is supporting this vital initiative by @EveningStandard in partnership with 23 of London's homeless charities #collaboration #homelessness https://t.co/LN5NnN4afc

Thanks a Million! Today we’ve paid out over £1 million in #grants to some of #London’s best #grassroots groups – a record for a single day!! Huge thanks to our fantastic donors who make this happen. What a way to celebrate #CharityTuesday 🎉🎉 https://t.co/HliPanH8QZ

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and we want to thank all our groups that are working incredibly hard to improve the #Health and #Wellbeing of Londoners! #WMHD2019

The digital version of our 2018/19 Annual Review ‘The extraordinary everyday’ is live! Check out our impact & hear inspiring stories from grassroots organisations across #London https://t.co/gYWeEYiI3Q #ExtraordinaryEveryday https://t.co/gfqBVTwRDm

Fantastic to see this resource for small charities and grassroots groups. And great collaboration too! @London_cf https://t.co/E9jLr3Ebtw

We are proud to announce our 3rd Annual Play For Grenfell Tournament 💚💚💚 Date : 18.8.19 Location : @PFShepBush Partnered with : @PUMA @nnesaga @London_cf + Boh and Bees dessert van Enter your team below or just come and enjoy the day https://t.co/D1D22ePkHc https://t.co/lBqeg6ACDY

74% of responding organisations indicated that increasing their core funding was their top #funding priority over the next year in our ‘Voices from the Frontline’ report #socialimpact #philanthropy https://t.co/MbIuSsk2ro

Happy #SmallCharityWeek! We’re proud to support small community-based organisations in #London. To date, we've committed over £100 million into charitable projects across the capital #ILoveSmallCharities https://t.co/f4qb62BeBk

Are you passionate about building a stronger and more vibrant #London for everyone? Apply to be our new Business Development Manager, helping us to secure #funding for London’s communities https://t.co/ygyYy5DLC9 #charityjob #Socialimpact https://t.co/2yB92PQ2gH

Thank you to everyone who took part in yesterday’s @EveningStandard Dispossessed Fund Save London Lives event hosted by @ToynbeeHall! Lots of great discussions and networking https://t.co/Vj7Su0kkW6

The #GoodBusiness newsletter is out today! We've got contributions on the theme of #community from @ProtivitiUK, @London_cf, @pslondon, @s_j_mitchell, @citylordmayor & @LakhrajMinhas https://t.co/Bo3B7foKC3 #ResponsibleBusiness #CommunityEngagement https://t.co/l6YcsBGyM6

Thank you to all the inspirational runners for LCF who have contributed to this impressive milestone! 💪🏃‍♀️ #ThanksaBillion https://t.co/ljp6ikNYMN

We’re delighted to launch a second round of funding through The Young People’s Fund. This year £100K+ will be awarded to #nonprofits that address violence against young people. Projects must involve young @PeabodyLDN residents. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/JQfknBAHE6 https://t.co/CRHl3EBtvT