Bishop of Guildford's Foundation
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The Foundation
People in need, in Surrey
Although Surrey and North East Hampshire are relatively wealthy areas, there are pockets of poverty and deprivation, both in some of the larger towns and in rural areas. There are people who are excluded, including ethnic minority groups, and others who are vulnerable or need support. Within out communities, people struggle with mental health problems, with caring for older people with dementia, with young people involved with drugs or crime. Despite Surrey's wealth, beneath the surface there are people in need.
The Bishop of Guildford's Foundation is an independent charity, set up in 1993 by the Bishop of Guildford; it aims to support faith-linked projects and groups that respond to local need and build stronger communities. Since it began, it has made grants to a wide range of projects. Those helped by grants include charities working with people with disabilities, family support projects, youth workers and children's workers, organisations developing employment for vulnerable people, community organisations and projects working with homeless people.
To give to the Foundation click here
To find out more and read a message from our chair, Bishop Christopher: About the Foundation
Information about applying for grants: How to apply for funding
To read about the projects and people we have helped: Stories about our work
To get involved with the Foundation: How you can help
To read the latest newsletter for supporters: Newsletter
You can contact the Foundation at:
Diocesan House, Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3XG
or by contacting our trustee:
Geoff Riggs
Email: info@bgf.org.uk
Latest News from around the Diocese
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Building work due to start on Ruxley's new church centre

After six years of waiting and many twists and turns a £2.8million project is poised to begin.
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Guildford girl helps Christian Aid Week come to life

Former Guildford High School pupil helps raise national awareness of conditions in Sierra Leone
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BIG Thank you card update
Competition now closed...
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Football set to unite communities in a one-day tournament
People of all faiths and none will play for Woking's 'People of Faith Charity Football Trophy'.
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Archbishop Nominations Chairman appointed

Lord Luce appointed Chairman of Crown Nominations Commission
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Church urges rethink on Government removal of VAT exemption

Diocese urges swift support for petition against moves which would cost churches millions
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Back To Church Sunday 30 September 2012
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London 2012 Olympics & Paralympics
Olympics 27 July - 12 August, Paralympics 29 August - 9 September
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