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The Foundation has now distributed more than £468,000 to 170 organisations who are working tirelessly to tackle the emerging issues surrounding Covid-19. Among the awards are some larger grants for four charities that do amazing work and have proven track records...

Digikick, an organisation based in Birmingham, have been supported by the Foundation several times. Their aim is to use technology as a tool to bring community together. Through the Foundation’s Coronavirus Resilience Fund, they were awarded a grant of £1,500 which...

After celebrating its 25th birthday just two months ago, the Foundation, the region’s leading supporter of community projects and local charities, has hit yet another major milestone. Founded exactly a quarter of a century ago, the Foundation has now awarded an...

Steps 8 CIC were supported through the Foundation’s Coronavirus Resilience Fund and were awarded £1500 to run a community foodbank. The foodbank will address immediate hunger by working with children centres, community centres, and schools providing nutritionally...

SEGRO, a leading owner, manager and developer of warehousing and industrial space, has launched a new £10 million Centenary Fund which will be used over the next decade to make a positive impact within communities in the UK and Continental Europe, including the...

One of the organisations supported through the Foundation's Coronavirus Resilience Fund was Gospel Oak Community Centre. They are based in Birmingham and support their community through a variety of different services. Their grant, of £1,485, will support 25 carers...

The Foundation continues to awards grants weekly and we've been inundated with feedback from projects we've been supporting! This feedback isn't just for us, it's for everybody who's supported our efforts during this pandemic. Thank you.  To find out how much of an...

Our Coronavirus Resilience Fund has so far supported 33 organisations with over £49,000 worth of funding. We've pulled together some comments from successful groups as we aim to raise more funds to enable grassroots organisations to make a real difference in the...

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “key-worker” has never carried such weight. However, the UK’s opinion on which jobs qualify for the title has changed rapidly since the virus halted every-day life. Respect for NHS workers, lorry drivers and supermarket...

Following the launch of an urgent appeal last month, Heart of England Community Foundation has awarded over £15,000 from its Coronavirus Resilience Fund in the first week of operation. The Foundation has received almost £230,000 in donations to support local...