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It’s just nice to see a friendly face.

Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference, that couldn't be truer for Ann, a beneficiary of the Nuneaton & Bedworth Healthy Living Network's Meals on Wheels service. The pandemic caused an immediate social void in the lives of many...

This is the Scrapstore!

'One man's trash is another man's treasure', that is certainly Scrapstore's thought process. Their space in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is jampacked with bits and bobs. An arm of the Birmingham Play Care Network (BPCN), the Scrapstore, has been working hard to...

I honestly believe that refuge is a saviour.

Jaime Richards, Coventry Haven's Development & Funding Officer, is a survivor of domestic abuse and now, with her team, works above and beyond to support those most in need. Running several refuges across the city, staff members are available day and night....

Welcoming Chris West as our new Chair.

As the Foundation celebrates its biggest grant-giving year yet, it announces the recent appointment of its brand-new Chair, Chris West. Following his previous position as Vice Chair, Chris will be taking on the role after Phil Ewing's departure this October. In his...

We’ve passed!

The Foundation is pleased to announce passing the fifth round of Quality Accreditation. Over the year the Foundation has completed an audit of its policies and procedures, compiled a submission of documents for external review and participated in interviews with an...

Black History Month 2021.

This month marks Black History Month 2021​ and the Foundation wants to take the opportunity to reach more Black-led community groups, to continue and strengthen its support to Black communities across the region. The Foundation aims to create equal opportunities...

Steppers UK has allowed me to connect with others.

Steppers UK CIC delivers services promoting and pushing for stronger diversity, access and representation within the outdoors. It supports Black, Asian and Ethnic minority communities to connect with nature through outdoor-related activities. Through the Black...

Foundation tackles children’s mental health crisis.

The Foundation has awarded over £290,000 to community organisations providing mental health support to young people in the last 18 months alone. In light of the children's mental health crisis, which has seen cases double compared to pre-pandemic levels, the...

World Mental Health Day 2021.

Today marks World Mental Health Day 2021, this years theme is 'Mental Health in an Unequal World'. The Foundation agrees that mental health services should be accessible to everyone. Since the beginning of the pandemic the need for mental wellbeing support has been...