One Community

We’re a Community Foundation for Kirklees. This means we do things a little differently. We use our community connections to identify local need through community engagement, relationship-building and collaboration. Then distribute core funding and project funding to local charities and community organisations. Core funding covers the running costs of local charities and community organisations. It keeps the lights on, pays salaries and helps with day-to-day operations. Core funding is the most effective way to support community organisations and is often the hardest area to get funding for. Helping local philanthropy thrive We’re a member of UK Community Foundations – a group of charities, just like us, who use place-based funding to distribute local grants. Our network distributes £77 million of funding annually and together has Endowment Funds worth over £580 million. All members are accredited by the United Kingdom Community Foundations and approved by the Charity Commission. Our mission Help small local charities and grassroots community organisations grow by supporting them with crucial funding, skilled volunteers and advice. Our vision Every community in Kirklees is thriving, and its people are leading happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. Every donation and grant leaves a legacy that makes a difference for generations to come. Our approach Community is at the heart of our work. That’s why we listen to, learn from and live in the community we serve. Our values Honesty We’re committed to being open and trustworthy in everything we do. Creativity We celebrate what works. Pursue the new. Learn from failures and successes. Collaboration We create solutions together. Harness the diversity of Kirklees. Partner with our community to spark change and make an impact. Inclusion We elevate diverse voices and champion inclusivity inside and outside of our organisation. Our history In 2010, Community Foundations were popping up across the UK. We were inspired. And One Community was born. Since then, we’ve spread £2 million worth of goodness throughout Kirklees. Our Endowment Fund has grown to £3.6 million. Over 200,000 people have benefited from our responsible fund management.