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.
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Vacancy – Senior Communications Officer
Join Us in Making a Difference! Senior Communications Officer– Heart of England Community Foundation Salary: £34,114 p/annum Location: Coventry/Hybrid About Us: Heart of England Community Foundation is a registered charity and the leading, independent grant making...
Community Investment Matters
*Photo of Community Environmental Trust, funded via the Peddimore Community Fund. Community Investment Matters At the Foundation, we believe that development should deliver more than bricks and mortar. It should leave a meaningful, lasting legacy for the communities...
Building Better Lives
The beginning of a new phase Aiming to put a stop to the negative effects of homelessness, the Building Better Lives fund first launched in 2019 following a generous anonymous donation of £3.1 million to support the development of homelessness support services across...
Lead the Change – New BBC Children In Need Fund
Today, BBC Children in Need, in partnership with Co-op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundations and The National Lottery Community Fund have...
Jude Jennison on How Women’s Leadership Drives Change
As we mark International Women’s Day, the Heart of England Community Foundation reflects on the power of women leading with purpose. Our Chair, Jude Jennison, shares her thoughts on this year’s theme, Give to Gain, highlighting how women who invest their time,...
Welcoming Our New Trustees
Welcoming Our New Trustees: John Forde and Matthew Inniss We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Trustees to the Heart of England Community Foundation: John Forde and Matthew Inniss. Both bring a wealth of experience, insight and a deep commitment to...