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The Royal London Foundation helps members support local organisations that make a difference in your communities

Across the UK, not-for-profit organisations are working to help others and change lives. The Royal London Foundation was established in 2011 to mark our 150th anniversary by giving donations to community groups nominated by our members. In this way we support the often unsung heroes whose work makes such a big difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

We re-launched the Royal London Foundation in 2017 after engaging members in a review. You told us that you want to support smaller, local causes. When we launched we worked with our partner, UK Community Foundations (UKCF), to identify examples of organisations around the country – from Calderdale in the foothills of the Pennines to County Durham and Derry – that would benefit from our help.

The Royal London Foundation offers an award of £5,000 to support the core work of community groups nominated by members. In 2018, we granted a total of £350,000 to 70 great organisations across the UK.

Watch our video to see how funding from the Royal London Foundation is making a difference to the valuable work of these organisations.

Case study: 4 Winds, Cardiff

4 Winds is a user-led, open-access mental health resource helping people work towards recovery. ‘J’ was struggling – and had negative experiences of other support services, but 4 Winds opened up a whole new world for him, where he began to see hope and opportunity. This increased his confidence and he is becoming an ‘involvement champion’ for 4 Winds.

Case study: The Open Door

The Open Door supports vulnerable people in Morningside, Edinburgh, by providing friendship, inclusion, practical support – or just a cup of tea and a chat. Before she found The Open Door, Doreen was living alone, struggling to prepare meals and dress herself, and feeling increasingly alone. The Open Door referred her to an advocacy organisation that helped her move to a sheltered housing complex with social activities and friendly neighbours. A volunteer rings her up every evening to make sure she is doing well and feeling loved and supported.

Nominations for 2019 will open on 1 April and close on 12 June. Read our article to find out how the Royal London Foundation is changing this year.

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Royal London Foundation: supporting your communities

Thanks to your nominations, we’ve been able to provide funding for not-for-profit organisations across the UK. Here are a few stories of those who received support from us

Giving something back to you

As a mutual, we think our members should share in our success. That’s why, when we do well, we’ll aim to boost your retirement savings. We call this ProfitShare

Royal London Foundation: Proud & Loud Arts

Your nominations for the Royal London Foundation help organisations like Proud & Loud Arts, a user-led performing arts charity, to keep doing great work in your local communities

ProfitShare

We give your savings pot an extra boost by adding a share of our profits to your plan every year

Insight into Work: come and work with us!

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Supporting members

Group Chief Executive Phil Loney highlights the new and exciting benefits available for our valued members