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One of the organisations supported through the Foundation's Coronavirus Resilience Fund was Gospel Oak Community Centre. They are based in Birmingham and support their community through a variety of different services. Their grant, of £1,485, will support 25 carers...

The Foundation continues to awards grants weekly and we've been inundated with feedback from projects we've been supporting! This feedback isn't just for us, it's for everybody who's supported our efforts during this pandemic. Thank you.  To find out how much of an...

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...

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...

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...

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...

After launching an urgent appeal last week, Heart of England Community Foundation has received almost £80,000 to support local communities across the region during these unprecedented times. The charity opens its Coronavirus Resilience Fund today, which local...

Unfortunately due to the coronavirus outbreak all Foundation staff will be working from home. If you need to contact the Foundation the best way is via e-mail: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk Alternatively, call one of the following staff members: Shamiela Ahmed -...

Heart of England Community Foundation, the region’s leading supporter of community projects and local charities, has launched an urgent appeal in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Calling for businesses, or individuals, to pledge their support for a...