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Community Development Foundation


Last updated:

23/05/07


Summary/Overview:

The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is a non-departmental public body supported by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) which aims to “lead community development analysis and strategy in order to empower people to influence decisions that affect their lives.”

CDF works across the community development sector, offering training, advice, consultancy and funding; it also undertakes research and produces publications.

Website:

http://www.cdf.org.uk


Type of organisation:

Other: Non-departmental public body and a registered charity


Policy Area:

Planning & Transport, Neighbourhoods, Community Development, Community Cohesion / race equality


What does it do?:

Advisory Service, Advocacy, Research


Target Group:

General


Geographical Area Covered:

UK


Date Founded:

1968 as Young Volunteer Force Foundation


How is it funded?:

Public Funding


Size- Staff:

68


Contact Details:

Unit 5, Angel Gate, 320-326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT
020 7833 1772
admin@cdf.org.uk