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.
Three year programme launches to support young care leavers in the West Midlands
Today, a new national programme of support for young care experienced adults has been launched throughout England. Managed by UK Community Foundations, the Care Leavers Programme has a primary focus of improving the life chances of care leavers through decentralised funding into regions around the country.
First Grants Announced from the Inclusive Communities Fund
We are pleased to announce that the first grants have been awarded from the Inclusive Communities Fund with over £4.7 million awarded through 147 grants across the West Midlands. One the first grants to be awarded is a grant of £200,000 to Active Black Country for...
£2.46m grants scheme launches for new community projects to improve health and care
Organisations in Birmingham are being urged to bid for new funding to launch innovative community projects that will improve health and care for residents across the city. Applications open today (20 March) for community organisations to bid for Citywide Small Grants,...
Inspiring Inclusion in the West Midlands
Businesses and organisations from across the West Midlands joined together for an inspirational event in Birmingham which celebrated women and girls from the region and highlighted the importance of championing inclusivity all year round. The Foundation joined forces...
A CEO’s Reflection on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day. An important day in the global calendar to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and to bring recognition towards the challenges they continue to face. It is a vital platform that allows us to advocate...
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...