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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 Country....

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...

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 in the...

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...

Time Out, an organisation in Warwickshire, provide support to vulnerable people ensuring they can continue to be connected with their communities. They received £1,500 from the Coronavirus Resilience Fund which has enabled them to adapt their services. They’re now...

The Foundation has now distributed more than £468,000 to 170 organisations who are working tirelessly to tackle the emerging issues surrounding Covid-19. Among the awards are some larger grants for four charities that do amazing work and have proven track records...

Digikick, an organisation based in Birmingham, have been supported by the Foundation several times. Their aim is to use technology as a tool to bring community together. Through the Foundation’s Coronavirus Resilience Fund, they were awarded a grant of £1,500 which...

After celebrating its 25th birthday just two months ago, the Foundation, the region’s leading supporter of community projects and local charities, has hit yet another major milestone. Founded exactly a quarter of a century ago, the Foundation has now awarded an...

Steps 8 CIC were supported through the Foundation’s Coronavirus Resilience Fund and were awarded £1500 to run a community foodbank. The foodbank will address immediate hunger by working with children centres, community centres, and schools providing nutritionally...

SEGRO, a leading owner, manager and developer of warehousing and industrial space, has launched a new £10 million Centenary Fund which will be used over the next decade to make a positive impact within communities in the UK and Continental Europe, including the...