UKCF announces appointment of new CEO
Incoming UKCF CEO Emma de Closset UK Community Foundations Announces Incoming Chief Executive Officer UK Community Foundations (UKCF) has announced the appointment of Emma de Closset as its new Chief Executive Officer, joining the network in January 2025. The appointment was unveiled during the UKCF’s in-person conference in October. UKCF’s bi-annual in-person conference brought together […]
BCF Celebrate the Renewal of our Accreditation
BCF CEO, Jon Yates with the QA6 Certificate April 2025 Berkshire Community Foundation is proud to announce that we have successfully achieved Quality Accreditation from UK Community Foundations. This marks our sixth successful round of accreditation, reflecting our continued commitment to excellence, accountability, and impact. The UKCF Quality Accreditation sets the standard for community foundations […]
New Salon Opens at WADE Thanks to Support from the Pargiter Trust via BCF
Hairdresser Anna Luxton with first client Joyce April 2025 A new hair and nail salon has opened its doors at Wokingham and District Association for the Elderly’s (WADE) Day Centre in Wokingham, thanks to a generous grant from the Pargiter Trust, delivered via Berkshire Community Foundation. The refurbished space replaces a former makeshift salon, which […]
The Pride of Bracknell Forest Awards 2025
The Pride of Bracknell Forest Awards 2025 The Pride of Bracknell Forest Awards started in 2005 to celebrate the achievements of outstanding individuals in the local community. Growing stronger than ever, these Awards bring together education, business, sport and leisure, local government and the voluntary sector, to showcase the very best of the community. The […]
Together for Women and Children Event
In December, Berkshire Community Foundation (BCF) held its biennial Together for Women and Children event at The Braywood. We welcomed The Rt. Hon. the Baroness May of Maidenhead and bereaved mother Amanda Stephens as speakers. Former Prime Minister Theresa May was the MP for Maidenhead for 27 years before stepping down in 2024. She continues […]
