Supporting local charities, this fund empowers our colleagues to deliver vital services to communities when it matters most.
This fund is currently closed and will reopen in 2026.
The Local Community Fund directly supports our mission to help people and communities at ‘Moments that Matter’. It provides crucial financial support to local organisations like those supporting health and wellbeing services, welfare support, youth, the elderly, arts centres and hospices.
The Fund actively supports local charities and communities across the UK, providing funding that enables them to deliver vital services and direct support to those who need it most. Through this fund, we are committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact within local communities.
We provide local organisations with the resources, support, and stability they need to continue their vital work and deliver positive change across the communities they serve.
We run two distinct annual rounds:
Internal Round: We invite cardfactory colleagues to nominate charities close to their hearts. We do not accept unsolicited applications during this time.
External Round: Charities that meet our specific criteria are welcome to apply. Full guidance will be provided once the fund is open. Please note we receive many more applications than we can support. We recommend checking back regularly or following us on LinkedIn for news on when this round is open.
To be eligible for the Local Community Fund, organisations must meet the following criteria:
Grants are for £5,000 which provides charities with the support they need to deliver meaningful impact. Applications for other amounts will not be accepted.
No, the Local Community Fund provides unrestricted funding only. This means our grants are not tied to specific projects but can be used where they are needed most. We believe this approach strengthens a charity’s long-term sustainability, reduces administrative burden and demonstrates our trust in the charity to deliver maximum impact.
The Local Community Fund does not support schools, colleges, universities, uniformed groups (such as Scouts or Girlguiding), statutory bodies, or charities that focus solely on animals.
“We are delighted with the response to our Local Community Fund. The overwhelming number of applications reflects the incredible work being done by so many charities to support people at moments that truly matter. It is fantastic to see this fund helping organisations that are dedicated to making a real impact in their local communities, and we look forward to seeing the difference these grants will make.”
Pushpinder Gill, Head of cardfactory Foundation
