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.
Taking you back in time.
A not for profit organisation in Walsall supporting people living with dementia has received a funding boost. Mindful Gifts CIC, based in Darlaston, has received £1,680 from Heart of England Community Foundation to help cope with the running costs of its shop in...
Rockets ready to blast.
A powerchair football club in Birmingham, previously having to turn children away due to a lack of resources, has been able to expand its membership thanks to a funding boost. Villa Rockets Powerchair Football Club has received £2,000 from Heart of England...
Riding for the Disabled.
RDA has over 500 groups in the UK, and even more worldwide. They received a £6,000 grant from The Wesleyan Foundation to support their horse riding sessions for people with disabilities of all ages, offering the chance of therapy, achievement and enjoyment. It’s a...
Adding to the armoury.
The Foundation are delighted to welcome two new trustees who will be using their business expertise to support the charity. Firstly we would like to offer a warm welcome to author, speaker and business founder Jude Jennison! Jude works with executive...
I’m just glad we can give something back.
Dudley Community Centre is the setting for Heaven's Kitchen, they received a £1,000 grant from the Foundation's Harry Payne Fund to help support their project that works with local people who are vulnerable, homeless or in need. It’s a dark, cold, Monday night in...
Donation drives dental care.
More vulnerable people in the UK will be able to access essential pain relieving dental treatment after the dental charity Dentaid was awarded a £6,000 grant. The grant will enable the charity to expand the work of its mobile dental unit which provides...