Written By
Rosie Moutrie
29 September 2026
Pinewood Studios has launched the Pinewood Community Fund, designed to support a wide range of local projects that make a meaningful difference in the community, with a particular focus on Iver and Fulmer in Buckinghamshire. Working with the Heart of Bucks Community Foundation, the fund will provide £250,000 over the next five years. Priorities for the fund include youth development, community initiatives, education, culture, environmental projects, wellbeing, and support for disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.
As Pinewood Studios celebrates its 90th anniversary, the Fund also reflects the Studios’ long-standing role in serving and supporting the local community over the past nine decades.
The fund has been established to create a positive and lasting local impact, supporting organisations and projects that strengthen communities, open up opportunities for young people, and help address local need. It forms part of Pinewood Group’s Set For More programme, a long-term commitment to working in partnership with local communities, creating opportunities for young people and investing in projects that can deliver long-term social value.
The Countess Howe, DStJ, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire and President of Heart of Bucks Community Foundation:
“The launch of the Pinewood Community Fund is a significant and valued commitment to the communities of Buckinghamshire. I am especially pleased to see Pinewood Studios and Heart of Bucks Community Foundation partnering together, united by a shared commitment to strengthening community life. By ensuring that funding is directed where it can have the greatest impact, this initiative will provide much needed support to local grassroots charities, community groups and young people. Pinewood’s commitment is a wonderful example of a business giving back to its local community in a thoughtful and lasting way."
"Pinewood has been part of the local community for nine decades, and we are incredibly grateful for the support and relationships that have helped shape our success. The launch of the Pinewood Community Fund is an opportunity to give back and support the charities, community groups and volunteers who work every day to improve lives across our neighbouring communities."
David Conway,
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Chief Executive Officer, Pinewood Group:
Joy Morrissey MP for Beaconsfield:
“Many congratulations to Pinewood and its 90th Anniversary. Pinewood has played its part in many iconic films over those 90 years and is central to the success that is Britain’s creative industries.”
“The commitment by Pinewood to support local communities is very welcome.”
Councillor Kevin Brown,
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Chair of Iver Parish Council:
Councillor Wendy Matthews, Ward Councillor for Iver, Buckinghamshire Council:
“I am so pleased to see this Pinewood fund launching to support the local communities in Iver and Fulmer. It will provide much needed help to local groups that work to support the people of our villages and improve their surroundings. Heart of Bucks can work with those wanting to apply to help them do so and by working with them Pinewood have ensured that the funds are accessible to all groups in the community.”
“The launch of the amazing Pinewood Community Fund and the long-term commitment it represents to communities across Buckinghamshire, particularly in Iver and Fulmer is very welcome. Local voluntary groups, charities and community organisations play a vital role in supporting residents, creating opportunities for young people and strengthening community life. This fund has the potential to make a real and lasting difference by helping those organisations deliver projects outside of the usual Council parameters that respond to very local needs and bring positive benefits for residents in the longer term. It has my full support and I look forward to discussing projects with Community Groups in the near future.”
Councillor Paul Griffin,
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Ward Councillor for Iver, Buckinghamshire Council:
Councillor David Brackin, Chair of Fulmer Parish Council:
“This is a tremendous initiative by Pinewood supporting the local community. The commitment is transformational, giving local groups in Fulmer and Iver the confidence to plan ahead and think not just about what they can afford this year, but what they can build for the future.”
"I am really pleased to know about the launch of the Pinewood Community Fund which is a significant and valued commitment to the communities of Buckinghamshire. As a past member of Hearts of Bucks Community Foundation, this partnership will deliver good commitment to the local community. This will make a huge difference to the young, vulnerable and disadvantaged sector of our community. I congratulate, support and am thankful to Pinewood Studios for this commitment and help."
Councillor Dev Dhillon,
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Ward Councillor for the Farnhams & Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire Council:
Councillor David Moore, Ward Councillor for the Farnhams & Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire Council:
“As one of the Buckinghamshire Councillors for the Farnhams & Stoke Poges Ward, the Pinewood Community Fund is welcome news for our residents. The Fund has the real potential to support the many brilliant charities, voluntary groups and young people that we have locally. This is particularly relevant to our parishes next to Pinewood in the Ward, such Fulmer and Wexham. I am especially pleased that the fund will be administered through Heart of Bucks, helping ensure support reaches worthwhile local projects and organisations."
Applications will open twice a year to eligible non-profit organisations, community groups and charities whose work benefits Buckinghamshire residents, particularly in the local parishes of Iver and Fulmer.
Heart of Bucks will manage the fund, oversee the application process and help ensure grants are awarded to projects that meet the fund’s aims and deliver real benefit in the local area. Applications open today, Wednesday 30 September, and close at midday on Monday 23 November. Visit the dedicated webpage on the Heart of Bucks website for more information https://heartofbucks.org/pinewood-community-fund/.