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.

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Time Out are upbeat!
Time Out are upbeat!

We were delighted when we found out BBC Coventry & Warwickshire wanted to feature one of our recent grant recipients, Time Out, on their ‘Upbeat with Sandra Godley’ show!   The radio programme showcases inspirational people and feel-good stories from across...

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An interview with Nyasha, iDENT.
An interview with Nyasha, iDENT.

Following a grant of £5,000 from the Foundation’s Coventry City of Culture Fund the city’s first iDENT Festival, which was hosted at Warwick Arts Centre, was able to take place! We caught up with the event’s organiser, Nyasha Pitt, who reflected on the successful day:...

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Wheels keep on turning.
Wheels keep on turning.

The Foundation will continue to grow thanks to the support of a leading car manufacturer. Groupe PSA, which owns the Peugeot, Citroen, DS and, more recently, Vauxhall vehicle brands, has welcomed the Heart of England Community Foundation back into its office at Pinley...

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Celebrating black culture in Coventry.
Celebrating black culture in Coventry.

The Foundation have supported an entrepreneur from Coventry, with a grant of £5,000 from the Coventry UK City of Culture Fund, which has helped create a festival celebrating black culture. The free event is open to all and will be held at Warwick Arts Centre on...

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The start of something great.
The start of something great.

The Foundation are delighted to have joined forces with gbpartnerships and will soon be launching the gbpartnerships Community Fund, forming part of the company's gbpfoundation. The Birmingham based, property development company was established in 2001 and has since...

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Anonymous donor strikes again.
Anonymous donor strikes again.

The Foundation were stunned by the further generosity of an anonymous donor after we received a gift of £1,584.094. The donor has been so impressed with how their original donation of £4 million has been used they decided to gift us with an unrestricted donation! The...

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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.