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.

Working with the Foundation since 2016, Deutsche Bank have awarded over £40,000 worth of funding to the West Midlands. 

In recent times, DB a leading German bank, have supported the Foundation’s COVID-19 response while also launching the Deutsche Bank Opportunity Fund. The fund, launched in September 2020 is supporting charities with grants of £5,000 to support those affected by, or at risk of, homelessness in Birmingham. 

On the launch, Lareena Hilton, Global Head of Brand & CSR at Deutsche Bank said: 

“We are proud to be working with Heart of England Community Foundation to distribute this fund. With so much uncertainty and hardship following an unforgettable last few months, The Deutsche Bank Opportunity Fund will provide vital support to help ensure local, invaluable services are given the financial security and any hands-on volunteering they need to help homeless people in Birmingham.”

Projects Supported:

Supporting Homelessness
Hunters Hill Charitable Trust