Commonwealth Foundation
The Commonwealth Foundation. A Resource for Civil Society and a Voice for Change.
The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organisation resourced by and reporting to Commonwealth governments, and guided by Commonwealth values and priorities. The Commonwealth Foundation was established by Heads of Governments in 1965. Membership of the Foundation is open to all members of the Commonwealth and currently comprises of 47 member states.
The Foundation's work is set by the people of the Commonwealth, and its governments and civil society advise what our priorities should be. The Commonwealth Foundation works with civil society to make it stronger across four work programmes:
- culture
- communities and livelihoods
- governance and democracy
- human development.
The Commonwealth Foundation's work includes:
- publications, analysis, case studies and good-practice toolkits
- practical support for engagement with Governments
- opportunities for training and exchanges
- grant giving to Commonwealth Associations and independent organisations whose work supports our values
- celebrating achievement and excellence through awards and prizes
Each year the RCS works closely with the Commonwealth Foundation on a number of projects. These include the Commonwealth Vision Awards, Commonwealth Day and the Nkabom Project.
Commonwealth Foundation
Marlborough House
Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5HY, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7930 3783
Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 8157
E-mail: geninfo@commonwealth.int 
Website: www.commonwealthfoundation.com
Friends of the Commonwealth
Friends is a group of people whose aim is to promote the good work going on around the Commonwealth and to give people a chance to find out more about it. Over time it is intended to build a thriving group of Friends from around the Commonwealth, drawn together by a wish to learn more, share more and achieve more, by supporting a variety of Commonwealth related causes and projects.
Friends work in partnership with many Commonwealth organisations and associations. Coming together as individuals, Friends network and build support in what ever ways they can, to do more for others around the Commonwealth.
Friends welcome the involvement of everyone who has an interest in the work and achievements of the Commonwealth.
E mail: friends@commonwealth.int
Website: www.commonwealthfoundtaion.com/friends/