Springing into action

Springing into action

Our Coronavirus Resilience Fund has so far supported 33 organisations with over £49,000 worth of funding. We’ve pulled together some comments from successful groups as we aim to raise more funds to enable grassroots organisations to make a real difference in the...
Community Matters for key workers.

Community Matters for key workers.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “key-worker” has never carried such weight. However, the UK’s opinion on which jobs qualify for the title has changed rapidly since the virus halted every-day life. Respect for NHS workers, lorry drivers and supermarket...
Resilience Fund’s first grants.

Resilience Fund’s first grants.

Following the launch of an urgent appeal last month, Heart of England Community Foundation has awarded over £15,000 from its Coronavirus Resilience Fund in the first week of operation. The Foundation has received almost £230,000 in donations to support local...

Notice to applicants

In light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Heart of England Community Foundation has taken the difficult decision to suspend their regular grant programmes effective immediately. While social distancing measures remain in place, there is continued uncertainty...
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...