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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Celebrate Good Times!
Reflections from our Annual Celebration Evening 2023 Last night, we had the privilege of hosting our Annual Celebration Event at the IM Properties Headquarters in Solihull, and I'm excited to share some highlights from the evening. The event held particular...
A Year of Transformation and Impact
Dear Friends and Partners, As the Chief Executive of the Heart of England Community Foundation, I'm incredibly proud to present our Yearbook for 2022-2023, offering a window into our work over the last year. This Yearbook is also a celebration of our key achievements,...
Community Foundation announces £2.6m deal to secure legacy of South Birmingham Friends Institute Trust
Heart of England Community Foundation has completed the takeover of South Birmingham Friends Institute to provide it with a lasting legacy of supporting disadvantaged communities in the West Midlands.
Warwickshire County Council launches a Social Fabric Fund in partnership with the Foundation.
An innovative new fund that will invest in the power of communities has been given the green light by Warwickshire County Council. The £2.5m Warwickshire Social Fabric Fund will provide a route to explore the development of local projects and initiatives that will...
Supporting Refugee Week projects in Solihull!
Refugee Week (19th - 25th June) is the worlds largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, resilience and creativity of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. The Foundation is honored to have had the opportunity to fund creative projects to be...
We’ve achieved the Thrive at Work Bronze Accreditation!
The Foundation is committed to the health and wellbeing of it's employees and has demonstrated this through achieving the Thrive at Work Bronze Level accreditation. Thrive at Work is a workplace commitment with criteria and guidelines on creating a workplace that...