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Local Giving for Local NeedHIWCF is one of 46 UK Community Foundations which in 2018/2019 distributed £98m to voluntary groups and local charities, making it the UK's 4th largest philanthropic grant-maker.Why Hampshire & Isle of Wight?With a population of 1.8 million, Hampshire is the UK's 3rd largest shire county, but its relative prosperity hides real social issues and areas of deprivation:• 936,000 are not in good health suffering from depression, diabetes, smoking or drinking over the safe level of alcohol (Vital Signs 2015)• Hampshire & Isle of Wight have 44 areas in the 10% most deprived areas in the UK, and 81 areas in the 20% most deprived (HCC, IMD 2019)• There are 134 areas with income deprivation affecting children (over 11% of the county)• Drug offences in Winchester and Southampton are worse than the national average• Hospital admissions for alcohol issues are 50% higher in Rushmoor & Portsmouth compared to the rest of Hampshire• Southampton and Portsmouth have the highest rate of 16-18 year old NEETS (Not in education, employment or training) in the UK, similar to deprived areas of the North-East• Isle of Wight has fallen 17 places in multiple deprivation since 2010, with 13 areas in the worst 20% of the UK, and 2 in the 10% most deprivedHIWCF has achieved much across Hampshire & Isle of Wight, with £10 million of grants distributed; and now manages over £12 million in 125 endowment funds set-up for individuals, families and companies, as legacies, in memory of loved ones, & those wanting to put something back into their county, city, village or a specific local cause. HIWCF work in partnership with the Big Lottery and government for whom we act as trusted local grant-maker.Our ‘Local Giving for Local Need' focuses on smaller, lesser known community & voluntary groups working on the front line in our communities, where small amounts make a real difference.
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