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 them...

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...

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 the...

Local charities make up the lifeblood of our communities and make a difference to millions of people on a daily basis. The Revitalising Trusts initiative, announced in the Government’s Civil Society strategy, will provide a huge boost to local charities by enabling us...

As Chief Executive of the Heart of England Community Foundation it’s important for me to see the impact of the work we do and meet some of the fabulous local organisations we support. And that opportunity certainly arose when I was asked to volunteer at...

Visitors to Staffordshire based theme park, Drayton Manor Park, have raised an incredible £17,000 for the Drayton Manor Park Foundation since launching in 2016 to help those from a disadvantaged background in the local community. The vital funds, raised through online...