United In Hammersmith And Fulham
Savraj
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Development Manager
Mission
UNITED in Hammersmith and Fulham is a new initiative which has been created by two long established trusts serving Hammersmith and Fulham respectively. Hammersmith United Charities (HUC) and Dr Edwards and Bishop King’s Fulham Charity (DEBK) are grant making trusts who work to “relieve need” in their respective areas. 18 months ago, as part of their joint 400th anniversary, they came together to create a new entity to rebuild the tradition of local philanthropy which has made their work over the last four centuries possible.
Category
Environment
Additional Information
As a place based “giving scheme”, we are part of a network of organisations with similar ambitions across London supported by London Funders – you can read more about the movement here http://www.londonfunders.org.uk/what-we-do/london-funders-e-bulletins/project-groups/place-based-giving
Over the last year, we have undertaken a programme of work to establish our new charity. We now have the core infrastructure in place. We have also established a small grants programme aimed at bringing people in the borough together to strengthen their bonds as neighbours.
We are now moving into the next phase of the development of UNITED. This is where we undertake an energetic and substantial fundraising programme. We want to engage with the general public and a wide range of donors so that local people feel a strong connection with UNITED. In 2019 we will be looking to raise money from local businesses, local community groups and individual residents.