15 Thinking globally, acting locally Developed in 2015 by the United Nations, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030. We are now in the ‘decade of action’ and community foundations are vital players in achieving the Goals in the UK. Alongside our own impact assessment framework, we use these Goals to support our engagement with supporters and applicants. They also help us tackle the root causes of poverty and unite us to make a positive difference to both people and planet. The aims of the 17 SDGs are broad, so we have narrowed our focus to the 9 that align best with our grant making. However, it is important to note that the rest of the SDGs will be impacted on in some shape or form due to the intersecting needs of each Goal. To think global we must act local, trusting local people to provide solutions to local problems. Although local charities and community organisations may be small in size, collectively their work plays a significant role in working towards meeting the Goals. When you support our work, you’re investing in something bigger, a global vision that starts with local, grassroots change. The table to the right shows how our grant making is addressing the United Nations’ SDGs. • 41 projects • £313,702 awarded • 3 projects • £9,825 awarded • 224 projects • £1,973,626 awarded • 237 projects • £702,517 awarded • 9 projects • £58,333 awarded • 19 projects • £582,546 awarded • 38 projects • £223,979 awarded • 148 projects • £553,257 awarded • 10 projects • £24,079 awarded
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