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Community organisations across the West Midlands are beginning to receive vital funding to boost climate action, innovation and environmental sustainability. To drive forward the climate agenda and support local change, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)...

A ground-breaking initiative which will provide move-on accommodation for those who have experienced homelessness has been launched in Birmingham. YMCA Heart of England has officially opened Mary Court in Northfield - a transitional housing block consisting of 27...

As we begin 2024, I’m hopeful for another successful year in supporting our regional voluntary and community sector. We had much to celebrate last year, not least securing our largest ever programme - the £9 million Inclusive Communities Fund. So, as we welcome...

The Community Foundation will be closed over the holiday period for Christmas and New Year to allow our team time to rest and enjoy the festive period with friends and family. Our office will be formally closed after the 21st...

Join Us in Making a Difference! Grants Officer - Heart of England Community Foundation Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per year Contract: Fixed Term - 18 months Location: Coventry - Flexible Working - We will consider flexible...

My blog on the latest civil society data and the launch of the new £9m Inclusive communities fund Change is a constant factor for the Third Sector. As the Chief Executive of Heart of England Community Foundation, I've had a...

6th November 2023 Today marks a significant milestone in our commitment to building stronger, healthier, and more connected communities in the West Midlands. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Inclusive Communities Fund, following months of careful...

Communities can bid for a share of a new £1 million fund set up to support green schemes that connect local people to nature and bolster the region’s resilience to climate change. The Community Environment Fund - part of the Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement...