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 £65 million to over 14,000 great causes since 1995.

Latest News & Insights.

Support for arts and culture.
Support for arts and culture.

The Coventry City of Culture Trust is immediately investing in a fund to support individuals and organisations in the arts and cultural sector who are facing urgent pressures caused by loss of work related to the Coronavirus. The Trust has invested £60,000 into the...

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Coronavirus Resilience Fund Launches.
Coronavirus Resilience Fund Launches.

After launching an urgent appeal last week, Heart of England Community Foundation has received almost £80,000 to support local communities across the region during these unprecedented times. The charity opens its Coronavirus Resilience Fund today, which local...

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Office Closed
Office Closed

Unfortunately due to the coronavirus outbreak all Foundation staff will be working from home. If you need to contact the Foundation the best way is via e-mail: info@heartofenglandcf.org Alternatively, call one of the following staff members: Shamiela Ahmed -...

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Coronavirus Resilience Appeal
Coronavirus Resilience Appeal

Heart of England Community Foundation, the region’s leading supporter of community projects and local charities, has launched an urgent appeal in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Calling for businesses, or individuals, to pledge their support for a Coronavirus...

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Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Heart of England Community Foundation recognises that the covid-19 outbreak is an exceptional event that will have an impact on civil society groups, and want to offer reassurance that we stand shoulder to shoulder with the sector during this time.  We wish to be as...

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It’s so rewarding working closely with groups.
It’s so rewarding working closely with groups.

As part of International Women's Day one of our Grants Officers, Liz Daw, spoke with UKCF about working on the Tampon Tax Community Fund. Liz is the Foundation's lead Grants Officer for the fund and takes great pride in supporting women and girls in the West Midlands....

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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.