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.

Donor Spotlight: Birmingham City Council.
Donor Spotlight: Birmingham City Council.

In March 2020 the Foundation launched the Northfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme Fund (NNS) thanks to Birmingham City Council. The Foundation have been delivering the fund alongside Age UK Birmingham, Gateway Family Services and Northfield Community Partnership ever...

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Wesleyan Foundation surpasses £3m.
Wesleyan Foundation surpasses £3m.

After pledging a further £50,000 to the Titan Partnership the Wesleyan Foundation has now awarded over £3,000,000 to organisations across the UK. In 2017 Wesleyan Assurance launched the Wesleyan Foundation as part of their commitment to supporting great causes that...

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Donor Spotlight: HB&O.
Donor Spotlight: HB&O.

The Foundation have a great relationship with Harrison Beale & Owen and the partnership has seen some amazing groups supported across Coventry and Warwickshire.  Using the Foundation's knowledge HB&O are able to engage their employees and work with...

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Foundation grant supporting victims of modern slavery.
Foundation grant supporting victims of modern slavery.

On International Women’s Day Heart of England Community Foundation have already chosen to challenge thanks to the capital builds programme, Building Better Lives, which will soon see a 12-bed refuge and safe space built in the Black Country to protect victims of...

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Donor Spotlight: Solihull Council.
Donor Spotlight: Solihull Council.

In December 2020 following the launch of the Winter Wellbeing campaign, Solihull Council teamed up with the Foundation, adding a new strand to support the region over the COVID winter. The Solihull Winter Wellbeing & Recovery Fund is supporting community and...

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They empower and help nurture emotional minds.
They empower and help nurture emotional minds.

Thanks to a grant of £5,000 from the Foundation's Solihull Winter Wellbeing & Recovery Fund, Ordinary Magic CIC have been improving the wellbeing of children and young people. Ordinary Magic’s promise is to support any young person who is struggling with their...

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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.