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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It’s just nice to see a friendly face.
It’s just nice to see a friendly face.

Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference, that couldn't be truer for Ann, a beneficiary of the Nuneaton & Bedworth Healthy Living Network's Meals on Wheels service. The pandemic caused an immediate social void in the lives of many vulnerable...

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This is the Scrapstore!
This is the Scrapstore!

'One man's trash is another man's treasure', that is certainly Scrapstore's thought process. Their space in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is jampacked with bits and bobs. An arm of the Birmingham Play Care Network (BPCN), the Scrapstore, has been working hard to...

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I honestly believe that refuge is a saviour.
I honestly believe that refuge is a saviour.

Jaime Richards, Coventry Haven's Development & Funding Officer, is a survivor of domestic abuse and now, with her team, works above and beyond to support those most in need. Running several refuges across the city, staff members are available day and night....

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Welcoming Chris West as our new Chair.
Welcoming Chris West as our new Chair.

As the Foundation celebrates its biggest grant-giving year yet, it announces the recent appointment of its brand-new Chair, Chris West. Following his previous position as Vice Chair, Chris will be taking on the role after Phil Ewing's departure this October. In his...

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We’ve passed!
We’ve passed!

The Foundation is pleased to announce passing the fifth round of Quality Accreditation. Over the year the Foundation has completed an audit of its policies and procedures, compiled a submission of documents for external review and participated in interviews with an...

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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.