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 £40 million to over 8,000 great causes since 1995.
Latest News & Insights.
JST continuing in the community.
Just Straight Talk (JST) are part of the Foundation's Community Matters programme. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund the programme aims to break down the barriers of employment and improve aspirations in the Black Country....
We just try and do whatever possible.
Based in Smethwick, African French Speaking Community Support (AFSCS), provides a comprehensive range of advice and information to support those who are isolated and disadvantaged in their community. They received a £1,500 grant from the Heart of England Community...
I can’t praise them enough!
Around Again run a social supermarket in North Solihull, they offer a low-priced membership model which tackles food poverty in the area. They were awarded £1,500 from the Foundation’s Coronavirus Resilience Fund to cut their membership costs ensuring their service...
I really have come to rely on them.
Time Out, an organisation in Warwickshire, provide support to vulnerable people ensuring they can continue to be connected with their communities. They received £1,500 from the Coronavirus Resilience Fund which has enabled them to adapt their services. They’re now...
From the Community.
We've supported some amazing organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic, these are just few testimonies from people who have really benefited from grants provided. Northfield Stroke Club “As a carer I'm very concerned that I may catch the virus if I’m out in the...
Four large grants awarded across the West Midlands.
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 of...