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.

Towards a fairer, happier and healthier Midlands.

We are the Community Foundation for the West Midlands and Warwickshire. As the leading, independent grant making foundation in the region we have proudly awarded over £40 million to over 8,000 great causes since 1995.

Latest News & Insights.

Our Yearbook for 2021 – 2022 has launched!
Our Yearbook for 2021 – 2022 has launched!

The Foundation has launched its annual report, detailing highlights from the financial year for 2021 - 2022. Awarding over £2.9 million to 596 projects across the region, it’s been another successful year of giving for the Foundation that typically awards around £3...

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Richard Port MBE joins Foundation’s Board.
Richard Port MBE joins Foundation’s Board.

Heart of England Community Foundation, the largest independent grant-maker in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, has appointed Richard Port MBE as a Trustee. Recently awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honour list 2022 for legal services to domestic abuse...

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Award winners!
Award winners!

Heart of England Community Foundation has been awarded Excellence in Charity / Third Sector at the Solihull Chamber of Commerce Awards. The Foundation was crowned at the Solihull Chamber’s annual dinner and awards ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 7th...

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HoECF Celebrates!
HoECF Celebrates!

Wednesday 6th October saw the Foundation celebrate its year of giving for 2021 - 22, awarding almost £3M through 596 grants concluding another successful year of supporting the West Midlands' and Warwickshire's brilliant communities. The Heart of England Community...

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