News and Updates

Read about the latest grants awarded, hear from the charities and communities we support and be inspired by the stories of our cardfactory colleagues, all showing how we help support people and communities during life’s toughest moments.

The power of face-to-face connection

In a world where messages are instant, inboxes are full, and calendars rarely leave breathing room, it’s easy to assume that digital communication is enough. But…

April 17, 2026
Colleagues stories

Meet Brian Waring, our Chair of Trustees

What does it really mean to be a trustee? Brian Waring, an Executive Director at Card Factory PLC, who also leads our board of trustees, shares…

March 26, 2026
Colleagues stories

The ripple effect: Strengthening youth homelessness support nationwide

Sometimes the biggest impact starts small – growing in stages and spreading outward to touch more people and organisations than you might first imagine. That’s exactly…

March 18, 2026
Funding in Action

The women of cardfactory making a difference

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women across Card Factory plc. who help turn generosity into real impact, supporting causes they care about, uplifting one…

March 6, 2026
Colleagues stories

Championing cancer charities of every size

Cancer touches millions of lives every year. In the UK alone, more than 420,000 people are diagnosed with cancer annually, and someone receives a diagnosis at…

February 17, 2026
Funding in Action

Supporting spaces that bring communities together

As 2026 gets underway, we’re proud to be supporting charities that bring people together, offer hope, and provide practical tools to help individuals and families navigate…

February 3, 2026
Funding in Action

Supporting cardfactory colleagues through the Match Giving Fund

Our Match Giving Fund plays a vital role in helping cardfactory colleagues support the charities that matter most to them. From local community groups to causes with deeply…

January 22, 2026
News

How our partnership with Centrepoint is transforming young lives

Six months into our partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, the cardfactory Foundation has seen first-hand just how powerful targeted, purposeful funding can…

December 16, 2025
Funding in Action

Celebrating the impact of our Local Community Fund

The internal round of our Local Community Fund exists for a very special reason. It gives cardfactory colleagues the chance to champion the causes that matter…

December 10, 2025
Funding in Action