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.
Foundation appoints new Trustee.
The Foundation, which is paving the way for grant-giving across the West Midlands and Warwickshire, has welcomed a brand-new trustee, Alethea Fuller, Deputy Chief Executive at the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner. Following a record-breaking year, which has...
Rising star joins Foundation’s Board.
The Foundation expands its board to welcome local entrepreneur and community leader, Cleo Morris, as a trustee. Recently named in BuisnessLive West Midlands’ 35 under 35, Cleo is the Managing Director of MyDine Catering Services, who provide corporate catering across...
Digital boost for over 50s in South Birmingham.
People over 50 in two constituencies in South Birmingham are getting help to get online to improve their health and wellbeing, both economically and socially, thanks to a new project funded by Birmingham City Council, in partnership with the Foundation and three local...
Made By Sport fund continues to support grassroots groups.
The Made By Sport: #ClubsInCrisis fund has been supporting small grassroots community organisations that are using sport to work with young people and achieve greater social outcomes.The fund delivers unrestricted grants of £2,021 to clubs and organisations that use...
UK Community Foundations launches new report.
A new report by UK Community Foundation examines the impact of the pandemic on local Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations (VCSOs) and the communities they are based in. It looks at the practical steps that funders can take to ensure that their grant-making is...
Putting the Art in Heart: Foka Wolf partners with the Foundation.
The Foundation has partnered with renowned local artist, Foka Wolf, this month. The anonymous Birmingham-based artist has installed three art attractions across the region, in celebration of the Foundation's biggest capital grants fund, Building Better Lives. To kick...