Introduction

Welcome to the Dacorum Community Trust Website

The Trust would like to thank Cllr Mrs Carol Green, former Mayor of Dacorum who chose the Trust as her charity for 2008 to 2009.

During the course of the year events supported by Cllr Mrs Carol Green raised over £20,000. Especially notable was the first ever Classic Car Tour of Dacorum.

- The Spirit of Dacorum Historic Vehicle Tour (www.spiritofdacorum.co.uk) saw over 200 amazing cars tour the whole of the Borough - from Markyate to Chipperfield.

Cllr Mrs Carol Green as Mayor with Baby Curtis and Family

4About the Trust

The Dacorum Community Trust is a charity dedicated to helping those most in need within the Dacorum area, by managing and distributing money it raises locally from individuals, companies and organisations.

The Trust was officially launched in 1976. It was one of the first Community Trusts to be set up giving advice and support to other Community Trusts who have been set up all over the country.

A Map of the Dacorum area:

What does the Dacorum Community Trust Do ?

We provide a locally-managed fund for individuals, organisations and charities in the Dacorum area.

We help the people of Dacorum to help each other. All money raised is used locally.

We assist local families who are disadvantaged through illness, loss of employment, and other circumstances.

We provide a focal point for those who want to give or help in whatever way they can.

We are able to respond quickly and effectively to needs in the community.

We ensure local causes needing support are not overlooked at a time when existing forms of support are limited, and when attention is diverted towards high-profile national appeals.

Whom do the Trust help?

The Trust helps the following people within the Borough of Dacorum:

v Individuals

v Families

v Small Organisations

v Local Charities

We help all sorts of people in all sorts of situations.

We give grants to people of all ages, such as

v Special equipment to enable a child or adult to overcome a disability

v Household necessities for a family in need

v Help to enable disadvantaged children to realise their aspirations

v Support for a voluntary group in providing extra opportunities

v Help for a new group to get off the ground

How are Grants made?

All applications made to the Trust for grants are considered by the Grants Committee, which meets every three months. –March, July, September and December. In addition urgent problems can be dealt with quickly.

This committee consists of Trustees representing various areas and sectors of the local community.

How are Grants made?

All applications made to the Trust for grants are considered by the Grants Committee, which meets every two months. In addition urgent problems can be dealt with quickly. This committee consists of Trustees representing various areas and sectors of the local community.
	Dacorum Community Trust is a member of the UK based Community Foundation Network and has close links with other community foundations around the world. Click on the CFN logo to visit their website.
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