by Avni Sarai | 16 Aug, 2021 | News
The Foundation expands its board to welcome local entrepreneur and community leader, Cleo Morris, as a trustee. Recently named in BuisnessLive West Midlands’ 35 under 35, Cleo is the Managing Director of MyDine Catering Services, who provide corporate catering across...
by Avni Sarai | 9 Aug, 2021 | News
People over 50 in two constituencies in South Birmingham are getting help to get online to improve their health and wellbeing, both economically and socially, thanks to a new project funded by Birmingham City Council, in partnership with the Foundation and three local...
by Avni Sarai | 27 Jul, 2021 | News
The Made By Sport: #ClubsInCrisis fund has been supporting small grassroots community organisations that are using sport to work with young people and achieve greater social outcomes. The fund delivers unrestricted grants of £2,021 to clubs and organisations that use...
by Avni Sarai | 8 Jul, 2021 | News
A new report by UK Community Foundation examines the impact of the pandemic on local Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations (VCSOs) and the communities they are based in. It looks at the practical steps that funders can take to ensure that their grant-making is...
by Avni Sarai | 5 Jul, 2021 | News
The Foundation has partnered with renowned local artist, Foka Wolf, this month. The anonymous Birmingham-based artist has installed three art attractions across the region, in celebration of the Foundation’s biggest capital grants fund, Building Better Lives. To...
by Avni Sarai | 28 Jun, 2021 | News
SOS Suicide of Silence, a charity that strives to reduce the shame, stigma and silence surrounding emotional health and suicide, were recently awarded £5,000 from the Youell Family Fund to support their lifesaving services. SOS was founded in 2015 by Yvette and her...