Festive Period Notice

On December 19th, the Foundation will hold a team away day, during which our team will be unavailable. Following this, resources will be limited as staff take seasonal leave, and the Foundation will be closed from December 24th to January 2nd for the festive period.

During this time, responses to phone calls and emails may be delayed. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

We wish you a joyful and safe holiday season.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

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.

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...
I can’t praise them enough!

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.

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...
We just try and do whatever possible.

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...