Towards a fairer, happier and healthier Midlands.
We are the Community Foundation for the West Midlands and Warwickshire. As the leading, independent grant making foundation in the region we have proudly awarded over £35 million to over 7,000 great causes since 1995.
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The Changing Landscape of Civil Society and the launch of the Inclusive Communities Fund
My blog on the latest civil society data and the launch of the new £9m Inclusive communities fund Change is a constant factor for the Third Sector. As the Chief Executive of Heart of England Community Foundation, I've had a...
£9 Million Legacy Fund Launches, Uniting Communities Across West Midlands
6th November 2023 Today marks a significant milestone in our commitment to building stronger, healthier, and more connected communities in the West Midlands. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Inclusive Communities Fund, following months of careful design...
Community Environment Fund: £1 million to revive nature and boost climate resilience
Communities can bid for a share of a new £1 million fund set up to support green schemes that connect local people to nature and bolster the region’s resilience to climate change. The Community Environment Fund - part of the Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund...
Celebrate Good Times!
Reflections from our Annual Celebration Evening 2023 Last night, we had the privilege of hosting our Annual Celebration Event at the IM Properties Headquarters in Solihull, and I'm excited to share some highlights from the evening. The event held particular...
A Year of Transformation and Impact
Dear Friends and Partners, As the Chief Executive of the Heart of England Community Foundation, I'm incredibly proud to present our Yearbook for 2022-2023, offering a window into our work over the last year. This Yearbook is also a celebration of our key achievements,...
Community Foundation announces £2.6m deal to secure legacy of South Birmingham Friends Institute Trust
Heart of England Community Foundation has completed the takeover of South Birmingham Friends Institute to provide it with a lasting legacy of supporting disadvantaged communities in the West Midlands.