At HIWCF, we are committed to ensuring charitable funds continue to support local communities in the most effective way possible.
The Hampshire Playing Fields Fund is a wonderful example of how transferring a trust to HIWCF can increase its impact and make a lasting difference.
The Hampshire Playing Fields Association, which had been supporting local access to outdoor spaces and community sports for many years, was incorporated into HIWCF in 2020. As part of this process, HIWCF took over the administration of £584,500 in charitable assets and ensured that these funds continued to support grassroots sports and physical activity across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Since then, we’ve launched the ‘Get Active, Get Involved’ grant programme, continuing the legacy of the Hampshire Playing Fields Association and helping to distribute 12-month grants of £1,000-£3,500 to not-for-profit community organisations delivering inclusive and accessible sports and physical activities. Beneficiaries of these grants have included walking groups, wheelchair sports clubs, dance classes for preschoolers, and local football and rugby teams.
HIWCF’s Charitable Trust Transfer Service provides a simple way to keep these funds active and working for the community. Through our partnership with the Charity Commission’s Revitalising Trusts Programme, we help ensure that funding reaches local people and projects where it can have the greatest impact.
