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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Facing the Storm
Facing the Storm

Facing the Storm: Why We Must Rally Around the Third Sector Now Across the UK, charities and community organisations are grappling with a harsh new reality. The third sector, already stretched to its limits, is being hit by a wave of financial pressures that threaten...

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Ladybug Lodge Brings Joyful Play to SEND Families
Ladybug Lodge Brings Joyful Play to SEND Families

Thanks to a £4,905 grant from the Foundation, Coventry’s Ladybug Lodge is transforming playtime for SEND families with 26 new 'Stay and Play' sessions. Ladybug Lodge is a new Coventry-based charity dedicated to supporting children and young people with special needs,...

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30 Years of Giving, £49M of Impact
30 Years of Giving, £49M of Impact

A major grant-giving organisation has held a special event to celebrate 30 years of empowering communities and transforming lives across the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Heart of England Community Foundation has held a 30th anniversary celebration at St Mary’s...

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Vacancy: Vice Chair of Trustees
Vacancy: Vice Chair of Trustees

Join Our Team as Vice Chair of Trustees Heart of England Community Foundation is a leading charity in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, awarding over £40 million to 8,400 causes since 1995. We connect people who care with causes that matter, promoting a fairer,...

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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.