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.
Muslim Charities Forum.
The Foundation are delighted to have partnered with the Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) in a bid to help Muslim charities in the West Midlands better connect with funding opportunities. Heart of England Community Foundation wants to be recognised as a fair and inclusive...
Our impact.
A message from our Chief Executive, Tina Costello: Welcome to our report on how the Heart of England Community Foundation has responded to the impact of Covid-19 in our West Midlands communities over the initial first 6 months. The unprecedented global...
Giving Back Project makes first awards.
Bullring & Grand Central has revealed the eight charities that have been awarded a grant through its Giving Back Project alongside the Heart of England Community Foundation. Launched in August, the Giving Back Project is a new scheme which will see Bullring &...
Winter Wellbeing campaign launches.
With another national lockdown in force and a ‘long, hard winter’ on the horizon, charities and community projects alike are set to face more devastating months ahead. To help ease the pressure, the Foundation wants to offer a helping hand, launching its new campaign,...
Fill at least one child with hope, every day.
The Challenger Trust works with schools to help young people fulfil their potential and the Foundation is thrilled to have supported that mission. Passionate about tackling the cycle of gang crime in the West Midlands, the Trust has received over £12,000 in Foundation...
It’s been a complete lifeline.
The Precious Trust were awarded £17,876 from the Foundation’s Doing Things Differently Fund which has enabled vital support to reach young women, girls and their families across the West Midlands. Launched in 2012, The Precious Trust, was set up in memory of Latisha...