Partners
The Boost Initiative is a collaborative project that draws upon the expertise of all of its partners. The initiative is run and managed by Community Foundation for Merseyside on behalf of the Community Foundation Network.
Community Foundation for Merseyside
Community Foundation for Merseyside is one of the UK’s largest community foundations and offers a service to individuals and organisations who want to give to local causes on Merseyside.
The Community Foundation delivers corporate social responsibility and philanthropic aims on behalf of its donors, via grants and support to local groups and individuals.
In the Community Foundation’s 10 year history, it has distributed £30 million to 8,000 community projects on behalf of over 50 donors and organisations. It has a community membership of 450 community leaders and proactive partnerships with various sector partners, including the Councils for Voluntary Service across Merseyside, to ensure the greatest outreach for the solicitation of grants.
Working with donors who are passionate and care about Merseyside, the Community Foundation especially aims to build endowment funds that will support future generations.
More information on Community Foundation for Merseyside can be found at www.cfmerseyside.org.uk
Community Foundation for Merseyside is a registered charity, number 1068887.
Community Foundation Network
The Community Foundation Network represents the community foundation movement in the UK.
Community foundations are charities located across the UK dedicated to strengthening local communities, creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion.
The network has grown rapidly over recent years and there are now 57 community foundations throughout the UK. More than 95% of the population live in the area of benefit of a community foundation. The Network is the fifth largest financial provider to charities, having distributed £75 million last year.
For further information on the Community Foundation Network please visit www.communityfoundations.org.uk
Charity Commission
The Charity Commission is the regulatory body for charities across England and Wales. It is established by law to regulate the registration of charities. Its aim is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of charities.
The Charity Commission provides legal expertise and guidance in charity law and provides technical support and guidance for trust transfers on the Boost Initiative.
Please visit www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Rathbone Investment Management
Rathbone Investment Management is the sponsor of the Boost Initiative. Rathbones is a top 3 charity fund manager with over £1 billion of charity funds managed on behalf of over 550 charities.
Rathbones offer a flexible, bespoke investment management service delivered by expert and experienced professionals. Rathbones recognise that charitable trusts have different requirements and are able to demonstrate a real understanding of charities investment needs.
For further information on Rathbones please contact:
Julian Rathbone
Investment Director
Julian.rathbone@rathbones.com
0151 236 6666
www.rathbones.com
The Baring Foundation
The Baring Foundation has existed since 1969 to support voluntary organisations as they improve the quality of life for disadvantaged people throughout the UK.
Further information on The Baring Foundation can be found at http://www.baringfoundation.org.uk/
Lloyds TSB Foundations
As one of the larger grant-making organisations in the UK, their aim is to work with other charities to help disadvantaged members of the community play a more active role in community life.
Please visit www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk for further information.