Towards a fairer, happier and healthier Midlands.
We are the Community Foundation for the West Midlands and Warwickshire. As the leading, independent grant making foundation in the region we have proudly awarded over £35 million to over 7,000 great causes since 1995.
Latest News & Insights.
Leading for Women and Girls: Insights from Cleo Morris
In celebration of International Women's Day, we sat down with Cleo Morris, a dedicated trustee of the Foundation. With a commitment to workplace inclusion and racial activism through her start up, Mission Diverse, Cleo shares insights into her career path, the...
£100,000 grant boosts Wolverhampton’s reuse hub
Community organisations across the West Midlands are beginning to receive vital funding to boost climate action, innovation and environmental sustainability. To drive forward the climate agenda and support local change, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)...
£1m Mary Court opens to tackle homelessness in Northfield
A ground-breaking initiative which will provide move-on accommodation for those who have experienced homelessness has been launched in Birmingham. YMCA Heart of England has officially opened Mary Court in Northfield - a transitional housing block consisting of 27...
Inclusive Communities Fund receives incredible response with £57 million worth of applications received since November
The Inclusive Communities Fund has received over £57 million in funding requests since it was launched in November 2023 following an incredible response from organisations across the West Midlands. The Fund will close to applications on 5th February 2024 at 5pm.
Embracing New Beginnings: A CEO’s Welcome to 2024
As we begin 2024, I’m hopeful for another successful year in supporting our regional voluntary and community sector. We had much to celebrate last year, not least securing our largest ever programme - the £9 million Inclusive Communities Fund. So, as we welcome 2024,...
Festive Period: Office Opening Times
The Community Foundation will be closed over the holiday period for Christmas and New Year to allow our team time to rest and enjoy the festive period with friends and family. Our office will be formally closed after the 21st...