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.
Coronavirus Resilience Fund passes £1M.
The Coronavirus Resilience Fund was launched on 23r March, ensuring that money was available to support the vital services needing help during these unprecedented times and it's now awarded more than £1,000,000 to grassroots organisations across the West Midlands! As...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
In line with Mental Health Awareness Week, the Foundation has continued to award grants to vital services and charities supporting mental health needs, to ensure communities are still able to thrive during the pandemic. Designed to destigmatise mental health and...
JST continuing in the community.
Just Straight Talk (JST) are part of the Foundation's Community Matters programme. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund the programme aims to break down the barriers of employment and improve aspirations in the Black Country....
I can’t praise them enough!
Around Again run a social supermarket in North Solihull, they offer a low-priced membership model which tackles food poverty in the area. They were awarded £1,500 from the Foundation’s Coronavirus Resilience Fund to cut their membership costs ensuring their service...
From the Community.
We've supported some amazing organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic, these are just few testimonies from people who have really benefited from grants provided. Northfield Stroke Club “As a carer I'm very concerned that I may catch the virus if I’m out in the...
We just try and do whatever possible.
Based in Smethwick, African French Speaking Community Support (AFSCS), provides a comprehensive range of advice and information to support those who are isolated and disadvantaged in their community. They received a £1,500 grant from the Heart of England Community...