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NewStarts, a community re-use social enterprise, based in Birmingham, received £5,000 from the Foundation to boost their food bank and support the vulnerable during the pandemic. During the pandemic NewStarts had to close their furniture store, meaning their main...

The fourth theme covered in our Helping Communities Thrive campaign is 'People in Need'. Refugees & Asylum Seekers and Violence, Exploitation & Inclusion - among these sub themes the Foundation has supported 106k individuals over the past five years,...

The Shakespeare Hospice, a Warwickshire-based charity, supports those with life limiting illnesses. A £500 grant from the Youell Family Fund has provided funding towards their services, which include the provision of care and support to their patients with Multiple...

A new round of grant-funding has been made available to develop new projects during Coventry UK City of Culture 2021. The Foundation, in partnership with Coventry City of Culture Trust, have made further grants available, beginning with two new funds available for...

Whilst COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the third sector, it has also paved the way for the use of technology. As charities and grassroots organisations found their services cancelled overnight, this became a catalyst for changes and saw 77% of charities...

The Foundation has been a long-time supporter of several mental health and wellbeing charities across the region. As those suffering with their mental health has hit an all-time high, the Foundation has awarded over £560K to almost 100 mental health projects within...

For Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 the Foundation would like to share services and support available from the wonderful groups it supports. Arty Folks' Lunch & Learn Workshops. Arty Folks provide Art as Therapy workshops for adults in Coventry and...

The third theme covered in our Helping Communities Thrive campaign is 'Mental & Physical Health'.   The Foundation has supported 940,294 individuals over the past five years, awarding £3,291,416 to 943 projects in the West Midlands and Warwickshire for projects...

The second theme covered in our Helping Communities Thrive campaign is 'Environment'. It's important to us that the Foundation is environmentally conscious by supporting community groups that create positive, environmental change whether that's through education or...

The Foundation has partnered with The Alan Edward Higgs Charity to set up a £500,000 endowment fund which will support vital community activity across Coventry and Warwickshire for years to come. Taking advantage of the Foundation’s endowment match offer, the Alan...