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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...

The Foundation is pleased to have launched its 3-year strategy. Working collaboratively with board and staff members the Foundation has refreshed its vision, values and mission and implemented five strategic aims as it strives to improve as the largest independent...

The Foundation has announced that two new faces will be joining its board. Jasmin Koasha and Calum Nisbet have been appointed as trustees, following the charity’s record-breaking 12 months, which has seen it award over £5.7m to community projects since the start of...

Launched in 2016 BBO Community Matters was a £5m, three-year employability and skills project in the Black Country. Focusing on priorities set by the Black Country LEP and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund, Community Matters...