Duncan & Toplis launched The Duncan & Toplis Foundation in 2022 with a clear and purposeful mission: to support local communities while strengthening the company’s long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility.
The creation of The Duncan & Toplis Foundation came at a critical moment for the charity sector. Across the UK, charities are experiencing increasing pressure as competition for funding and resources intensifies. At the same time, economic uncertainty and wider social challenges have driven a sharp rise in demand for charitable services.
Against this backdrop, meaningful and sustained corporate involvement has never been more important in helping charities remain sustainable, resilient, and responsive to the evolving needs of the communities they serve.
With the recent expansion and growth of Duncan & Toplis across new regions, the Foundation quickly became an invaluable way to connect with local communities. Supporting grassroots organisations and locally led initiatives helped to embed Duncan & Toplis within each new area, building strong relationships based on trust, understanding, and shared purpose. Through The Duncan & Toplis Foundation, we are not only expanding our footprint but also ensuring that our presence brings positive and lasting benefits to the communities around our location.
Rachel Barrett, Business Services Director and a Trustee of The Duncan & Toplis Foundation, takes great pride in the breadth and diversity of organisations The Duncan & Toplis Foundation supports. Funding has reached a wide range of causes, from children’s charities and youth-focused initiatives to women’s refuges and mental health organisations.
This wide-reaching support reflects The Duncan & Toplis Foundation’s dedication to addressing a variety of local needs, supporting individuals of all ages, from young people to older members of the community. By focusing on organisations that can make an immediate and meaningful impact, the Foundation ensures that every grant delivers real value at a local level. For us at Duncan & Toplis, being able to give back in this way is hugely rewarding and reinforces the importance of community-focused action as part of the company’s wider values.
The Duncan & Toplis Foundation offers grants of up to £1,000 to organisations and initiatives within its local regions. These grants are designed to support organisations for genuine, positive change. To learn more about the Foundation and how to apply for a grant, visit The Duncan & Toplis Foundation.
