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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.

Our New Five-Year Strategy
Our New Five-Year Strategy

The Heart of England Community Foundation has announced the launch of its new five-year strategy which will enhance the delivery of grants to grassroots organisations across the West Midlands and Warwickshire. The strategy outlines the Foundation’s vision, goals and...

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Welcome to Our New Trustee, Dan Boardman-Weston
Welcome to Our New Trustee, Dan Boardman-Weston

Heart of England Community Foundation has announced the appointment of Dan Boardman-Weston to its board of trustees. He currently serves as Chief Executive of BRI Wealth Management, based in Coventry, having progressed through a range of senior roles within the firm’s...

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How LGBTQ+ Counselling is Changing Lives in Birmingham
How LGBTQ+ Counselling is Changing Lives in Birmingham

At the Heart of England Community Foundation, we believe in funding change that matters - and that means investing in projects that tackle inequality head-on and offer real, transformative support. One such project is Birmingham LGBT’s Affirmative Counselling Service,...

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New Ring for Bell Green ABC Thanks to Unlocked Funding
New Ring for Bell Green ABC Thanks to Unlocked Funding

Young boxing enthusiasts in Coventry will have the opportunity to go toe-to-toe in a brand-new ring after being awarded the very first grant from a six-figure funding pot which will benefit communities across the city. Bell Green ABC (Amateur Boxing Club) has been...

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Facing the Storm
Facing the Storm

Facing the Storm: Why We Must Rally Around the Third Sector Now Across the UK, charities and community organisations are grappling with a harsh new reality. The third sector, already stretched to its limits, is being hit by a wave of financial pressures that threaten...

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Ladybug Lodge Brings Joyful Play to SEND Families
Ladybug Lodge Brings Joyful Play to SEND Families

Thanks to a £4,905 grant from the Foundation, Coventry’s Ladybug Lodge is transforming playtime for SEND families with 26 new 'Stay and Play' sessions. Ladybug Lodge is a new Coventry-based charity dedicated to supporting children and young people with special needs,...

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Looking for grants and funding for your initiative, project or organisation?

Discover our latest available grants and funding programmes. We manage a range of funds on behalf of our donors across the region with grants ranging from small amounts to some larger grants.

Supercharge your giving through the Community Foundation.

We’re honoured to partner with a diverse range of donors, including private individuals and prominent regional and national companies. Each donor’s journey is unique, and we’re committed to making that journey as seamless and meaningful as possible.