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.
It’s making a real and sustainable difference.
Community Advice Service were awarded £4,850 through the Positive Futures Fund in November 2021 to deliver their pre-employment project ‘OK to Flourish’ for young migrant women who are either registered unemployed or economically inactive. Community Advice Service...
Shencare is a lifeline.
Shencare Community Transport were awarded £10,000 through the Foundation’s Edgbaston & Northfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS) Fund in January 2021 to meet demand for their bespoke passenger transport service as a result of the effects on the local community...
Grants awarded to improve access to nature across the West Midlands.
The first three beneficiaries of a scheme to help fund community groups and regional organisations to better connect people to nature has been unveiled. Kings Rise Academy in Kingstanding, Old Hall People’s Partnership in Walsall and Sustainable Life in Birmingham...
One week until Her Majesty’s Jubilee Weekend!
With just one week to go before the UK and Commonwealth countries celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 70th anniversary of ascending to the throne, community groups have been busy preparing creative and cultural activities. Community activities get underway ahead of Her...
Mentoring to Greatness.
In November 2021 Mindseye Development CIC were awarded £4,990 through the Positive Futures Fund towards the Mentoring to Greatness project. Mindseye Development CIC delivers a range of projects to help young people into employment, with a focus on creative and...
Foundation awards £100K in green grants to West Midlands and Warwickshire charities.
The Foundation has pledged a commitment to charities and voluntary organisations across the West Midlands and Warwickshire in their journey to sustainability. Having already awarded over £100,000 worth of grants to benefit over an estimated 40,000 beneficiaries across...