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Additional £2M for vulnerable & homeless

PRESS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Heart of England Community Foundation which supports projects in the West Midlands & Warwickshire says it is ‘overwhelmed’ after receiving a further £2 million from an anonymous donor who gave the charity £4 million...

Dentists on the move.

Dentaid, a charity supporting people across Britain unable to access safe and affordable dental care, has put a smile on the faces of fishermen in Poole thanks to a £6,000 grant. The Foundation's Wesleyan Fund recently supported Dentaid in its efforts to reach some...

They know we’re here, they know they’re not alone.

Huddled around a table in a Sandwell office there's a group of young adults all with positive stories to tell. Seeing a need in the local area the East African Women's Actions (EAWA) applied for a grant to set up a Youth Job Club in a bid to support local NEETs...

Wesleyan Foundation hits £1million funding milestone

The Wesleyan Foundation has now awarded a total of more than £1million to good causes since its launch just over a year ago, it was announced today. The Foundation, launched by the Birmingham-based financial services mutual Wesleyan, has awarded the...

Ready, steady, cook!

It could be ready, steady, cook for a local charity thanks to the generosity of a Warwickshire developer. Rainier Developments, based in Henley-in-Arden , recently bought an office building in Coventry which came complete with an industrial kitchen and canteen. The...

I’ve become a better person.

Unknown to many, Sparkbrook is the home to one of the largest canals in Birmingham and, like most of us, enjoys some TLC. That’s where The Feast comes in. The Feast is a charity working with young adults from a variety of backgrounds, helping them to build...

Launch of the Tampon Tax Community Fund.

The Heart of England Community Foundation is delighted to be working in partnership with UK Community Foundations to deliver the Tampon Tax Community Fund in the West Midlands.   We will be working with community groups and charities who deliver...

Engaging the youth of Coventry.

Following England’s successful summer in Russia now is the perfect time to get involved in the beautiful game! Aptitude Youth Work, based in Coventry, engage with young people in positive life changing projects which can add value to their life experiences, give...

Sleep easy.

The former High Sheriff of Warwickshire, Mark Davies, has rewarded the Leamington Night Shelter for their great work in the community. The organisation has received £500 to help them run their service as the colder months start to creep in. Leamington Night Shelter...

Leeds’ life-changing café

A Leeds café that is staffed by people with Down’s syndrome is changing lives and challenging preconceptions, thanks to The Wesleyan Foundation, which is managed by the Heart of England Community Foundation. The Foundation's Wesleyan Fund distributes grants across...