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.

Latest News.

Helping Communities Thrive: People.

The sixth theme covered in our Helping Communities Thrive campaign is 'People'. Men & Boys, Women & Girls and Young People & Children - among these sub themes the Foundation has supported more than 355,000 individuals over the past five years, awarding...

Royal approval for Midlands arts charity.

The People's Orchestra, an organisation funded by the Foundation throughout the pandemic, has been honoured with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, in recognition for its work with volunteers and its highly successful work placement programme. The Queen's...

Helping Communities Thrive: Community Support.

The fifth theme covered in our Helping Communities Thrive campaign is 'Community Support'. Carers and Volunteering - among these sub themes the Foundation has supported more than 1.6M individuals over the past five years, awarding over £1.6M to 515 projects in the...

It has been truly touching.

NewStarts, a community re-use social enterprise, based in Birmingham, received £5,000 from the Foundation to boost their food bank and support the vulnerable during the pandemic. During the pandemic NewStarts had to close their furniture store, meaning their main...

Helping Communities Thrive: People in Need.

The fourth theme covered in our Helping Communities Thrive campaign is 'People in Need'. Refugees & Asylum Seekers and Violence, Exploitation & Inclusion - among these sub themes the Foundation has supported 106k individuals over the past five years,...

The Shakespeare Hospice.

The Shakespeare Hospice, a Warwickshire-based charity, supports those with life limiting illnesses. A £500 grant from the Youell Family Fund has provided funding towards their services, which include the provision of care and support to their patients with Multiple...

MHAW: Support and services for mental wellbeing.

For Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 the Foundation would like to share services and support available from the wonderful groups it supports. Arty Folks' Lunch & Learn Workshops. Arty Folks provide Art as Therapy workshops for adults in Coventry and...