How well do you know the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation?

How well do you know the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation? Here’s an intro to us and our work.

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation

We are the charity wing of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

We are the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation: a charity that supports the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Established in 1917, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorates 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth and other nationalities who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.

Our charity was established to engage and educate people, particularly younger generations, on the work of the CWGC but also to preserve and share the memories of those we commemorate.

Through the incredible generosity of our supporters and members, we can reach communities across the UK, and with our Guides Programme, visitors to select sites in France and Belgium.

Have you seen our projects?

Our work takes us across the UK, engaging many partners, communities, businesses, and of course, the general public. 

We actively reach out to young people too, working with schools, colleges, universities, and youth groups to help educate and inspire them on our work. It’s our goal to raise their appreciation and understanding of Commonwealth War Graves' role, both today and in the future.

Sharing and preserving the memories of the men and women commemorated by Commonwealth war graves cemeteries and memorials is at the core of everything we do. 

By keeping their memories alive, we can keep their legacy alive too.

Visit the Projects page to learn more about our initiatives. 

There are volunteering opportunities too

Donating your time is one of the most impactful ways you can get involved with the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation.

Volunteering helps us but it helps you too. Here’s how:

Helps you learn new skills
Improves your mental and physical health
Lets you enjoy new experiences
Introduces you to new friends with similar interests
Supports a cause you believe in
Enhances your CV
It’s fun!

From volunteer speakers and tour guides to getting involved in our Eyes On, Hands On project, there are many great ways for you to get involved.

If you’re interested in volunteering with us visit our Volunteers page to discover the latest opportunities near you.

How does your support help us at the CWGF?

Here’s what your help and generosity

• £10 could buy three hi-visibility vests to help keep our Eyes On Hands On volunteers safe
• £25 could provide for a welcome pack for one of our Eyes On Hands On volunteers to get them started in their role
• £40 could enable us to send one of our volunteer speakers to deliver an inspiring talk to a school or youth group
• £100 could contribute to the training of one of our Guides so they are best able to welcome visitors, share the incredible stories of those we commemorate, and assist visitors on their journey of remembrance

To support us year-round, why not become a Commonwealth War Graves Foundation member? 

Membership cost just £3 a month with all of that going towards our exciting projects, initiatives and events.

Being a CWGF member brings you some brilliant benefits too:

• Early access to our brilliant events
• A yearly impact report detailing our projects so you can see the effects your support has on our work
• Your subscription to the Foundation Magazine detailing events, more insights, and interesting snippets of World War history
• A regular newsletter keeping you up to date with all the latest CWGF news
• A free CWGF calendar

If you’d like to become a member, sign up on the Membership page.

Do you know you can fundraise with us?

If you’re a supporter of who we are and what we do, did you know you can fundraise for the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation?

From virtual fundraising challenges like Walking our War Graves to getting your own custom virtual history tours, head to our Fundraising page to learn more.

Thank you for supporting the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation

Our important work relies on your generosity.

Together, we can continue to tell the stories of the fallen of the world wars to keep their memories alive for future generations to explore.

Thank you from all of us here at the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation.