Our stories

University Bursary - Kathryn Gadd

Kathryn Gadd received a bursary from us in 2023 to study a Higher National Diploma in Film and TV at New College Swindon.

Kennet Furniture Refurbiz

Kennet Furniture Refurbiz (KFR) accept donations of furniture and white goods, which they refurbish and sell at affordable prices to the public, or at subsidised prices for people experiencing hardship.

Growbaby

Growbaby provides a baby essentials bank for families on low incomes in Swindon.

Phoenix Enterprises

Phoenix Enterprises provide training and work experience opportunities for more than 90 people with learning disabilities and mental health problems in Swindon.

Swindon Sisters Alliance

On the outside Swindon Sisters Alliance’s three shops in Swindon look much like any other charity store dotted along the town’s streets. But the organisation’s founder Emma King describes them as “doorways to support”.

Folio Theatre

Since its foundation in 2014 Corsham-based Folio Theatre’s aim has been to champion and nurture the role of women in theatre, which is why a piece of work with The Harbour Project in Swindon resonated so much with executive producer Liz Vogler.

John Cowe Memorial Fund

We partnered with John and Sue Phipps to set up the John Cowe Memorial Fund in memory of Sue's brother.

The Dan Webber Fund

Dan Webber had a passion for all things outdoors. Before he sadly passed away, he chose to leave a legacy in his Will to the Foundation so that more young people could experience the joy and challenge in physical activity.

Intel

Back in 1994, Intel established a fund with us as they were keen to be part of the community.

Royds Withy King

We work closely UK top 100 law firm Royds Withy King, which trusts us to make the most of their endowment fund.

TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity has been working in partnership with us for 25-years and during this time they have built up a £250,000 endowment fund.

Mary and David Holder Fund

David Holder was already familiar with our work thanks to his previous role as Treasurer. It was this, and the inspiration he got from hearing another donor speak passionately about the importance of our endowment, which motivated him to set up a fund in memory of his wife Mary.