The Hidden Surrey Community Fund is a new fund which enables people in Surrey to support neighbours in need. The fund will specifically support people who are disadvantaged or excluded, whether due to social or economic deprivation, illness or disability.

The Community Foundation's commissioned report 'Hidden Surrey' shows that we are often unaware of the social disadvantage around us. The relative affluence of the county masks a surprising depth of need. This fund will enable us to make grants to voluntary and community groups throughout the area who are working to support those living in high need.

Some examples of the projects that we will be able to support include providing respite care for parents with disabled children; literacy, lifeskills and IT training for parents from deprived estates struggling to cope; befriending programmes for elderly isolated people; youth clubs for disaffected young people; and sporting opportunities for those with mental health problems.

All grants from the collective Fund will be directed towards areas of highest need so that you know your donation will make the largest impact.