Our Mission

We are a catalyst for change providing strategic grant-making that meets the needs of local communities and local donors. We act as a link between those who need financial help and those who want to offer financial help.

We aim to be the charity of choice for philanthropists and funding partners and the primary grant-maker for local community and voluntary groups.

The ways in which we achieve our mission

  • Providing expertise in revitalising local communities through effective charitable giving
  • Strengthen the third sector by assisting in sustaining, growing and promoting the great work delivered by small community groups and larger local charities in the City and County
  • Help those who want to give, to do so efficiently and effectively by maximising their donations, minimising the cost of administration and matching accurately the donors' criteria with local need.
  • Provide a comprehensive and well-informed service for donors by managing funds and donations in accordance with agreed objectives
  • Bring people together from the business, public and voluntary sectors to make the best use of available resources
  • Continue to grow local endowments and our own permanent charitable fund – providing income to give effective long-term grant support to local people.

Objectives

  1. To Generate New Donor Funds
  2. To Launch and grow Local Giving
  3. To sustain current grant funds and secure new contracts for grant funds.
  4. To Provide Excellent Services for Donors.
  5. To maintain operational excellence and be self-sustaining.
  6. To Increase the Profile of NCF
  7. To maintain an exemplary level of Governance.

Our Principles

In all our work, we seek to:

  • advocate for disadvantaged people and less well supported causes;
  • reflect and involve our area's diverse communities;
  • deliver our work to the highest standards of customer service, transparency, accountability and independence;
  • promote giving that is rewarding, educational and enjoyable;
  • provide a creative and supportive environment for staff, Board and volunteers;
  • build a lasting and growing resource for our area through our endowment;
  • contribute to tackling issues facing our communities arising from climate change