UK Community Foundations is a national network of charitable funders that aims to improve communities across the UK. With a physical presence in every part of the country, they are the membership organization for 47 accredited community foundations. Their vision is for every community to have access to an agile community foundation that identifies local needs and helps communities thrive.

They achieve this through vibrant local philanthropy, sustainable charitable funding, and local partnerships. UKCF provides inspirational leadership at a national level, delivering training, resources, and a national profile to support local communities. They also collaborate with partners to distribute large national programs that benefit multiple community foundations, ensuring widescale philanthropy at a local level.

As a community foundation, they connect philanthropic individuals and organizations with local causes that matter to them, supporting a defined geographical area by building endowments and generating funds. They offer a range of grant-making programs funded by donations from individuals, families, businesses, local authorities, and the government. UK Community Foundations' focus on place-based funding allows them to address the unique challenges faced by diverse communities and work towards long-term change