https://themayorshopefund.org.uk/ Grant stories and civic impact from our city en Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:30:27 GMT https://themayorshopefund.org.uk/ripple-effect-six-reflections-small-grants-local-trust/ https://themayorshopefund.org.uk/ripple-effect-six-reflections-small-grants-local-trust/ What has the Mayor's Hope Fund learned from years of civic giving? From the quiet power of unrestricted awards to the unexpected reach of a community fridge, these six reflections make the case for trusting local knowledge and keeping grant decisions transparent. The Mayor's Hope Fund Grant-Making Insight Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:30:27 GMT https://themayorshopefund.org.uk/warm-rooms-hard-choices-2026-winter-grants/ https://themayorshopefund.org.uk/warm-rooms-hard-choices-2026-winter-grants/ As another cold season puts pressure on household budgets, the Mayor's Hope Fund's winter crisis grants are helping families and community spaces stay warm. This feature follows the money from donation to front door and shares the human stories behind the 2026 appeal. The Mayor's Hope Fund Winter Appeal Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:30:27 GMT