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.
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It has been truly touching.
NewStarts, a community re-use social enterprise, based in Birmingham, received £5,000 from the Foundation to boost their food bank and support the vulnerable during the pandemic. During the pandemic NewStarts had to close their furniture store, meaning their main...
Helping Communities Thrive: People in Need.
The fourth theme covered in our Helping Communities Thrive campaign is 'People in Need'. Refugees & Asylum Seekers and Violence, Exploitation & Inclusion - among these sub themes the Foundation has supported 106k individuals over the past five years, awarding...
The Shakespeare Hospice.
The Shakespeare Hospice, a Warwickshire-based charity, supports those with life limiting illnesses. A £500 grant from the Youell Family Fund has provided funding towards their services, which include the provision of care and support to their patients with Multiple...
New commissions in partnership with Coventry UK City of Culture 2021.
A new round of grant-funding has been made available to develop new projects during Coventry UK City of Culture 2021. The Foundation, in partnership with Coventry City of Culture Trust, have made further grants available, beginning with two new funds available for new...
Tina Costello: Technology is on the rise for the third sector in the West Midlands and Warwickshire.
Whilst COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the third sector, it has also paved the way for the use of technology. As charities and grassroots organisations found their services cancelled overnight, this became a catalyst for changes and saw 77% of charities...
Foundation helps over 52,000 people battling mental health in the region.
The Foundation has been a long-time supporter of several mental health and wellbeing charities across the region. As those suffering with their mental health has hit an all-time high, the Foundation has awarded over £560K to almost 100 mental health projects within...