Coronavirus Statement

6 Jan 2022

We are aware of and understand the many challenges that people and organisations we fund and stakeholders we work with may be facing due to the Coronavirus. We want to be as supportive as we can be, adapt and play our part in responding to this ever-changing situation.  That is why we’ve put processes in place to ensure we can continue to operate the Foundation as usual. 

To help and reassure you whilst we all navigate our way through the coming weeks, please note that; 

• If you are awaiting payment from us, be reassured that we will ensure this will go ahead as scheduled.
• If you are concerned about meeting a reporting deadline or requirement, please get in touch and we will be happy to talk to you and make arrangements to support you.
• If the situation is having an impact on your ability to deliver on a project we’ve funded, please get in touch with us and we can decide together what to do.

If you’re a grantee of the Foundation, our priority is always to support you to do your best work; we recognise that circumstances change and are proud to be a flexible funder who will adapt to the circumstances you are facing.

Our team are now working from home so we are recommending that you get in touch with us by email. To get in touch with the correct team, please select from the following:

In recognition of the emerging threat and the great contribution that communities are already offering, we developed a number of Funds. So far we have awarded £7m to over 1,000 communities across Northern Ireland to support communities to adapt as much as possible in the current situation.

If you would like to support those most critically affected by the virus, you should contact shealy@communityfoundationni.org