Heart of England Community Foundation

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Last week we launched the Women and Girls Fund to support women and girls in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Help us reach our £100,000 goal—every donation will be matched! 💪💛 Read more and donate: bit.ly/3WRs24o #WestMidlands #WomenandGirls

Apply for the Stratford 46 Community Fund! 🌱 In partnership with @IMProps, grants of £2k–£5k are available for projects supporting People, Place & Planet. 🗓️ First funding panel: March 2026 🔗bit.ly/4jUwoSq

📣 @BhamCityCouncil Public Health is offering up to £20k through the Inclusion Health Grants Programme for trauma-informed, community-led projects supporting groups incl. sex workers, veterans & inclusion health communities bit.ly/4b2QN5f ⏰ Deadline: Fri 13 Feb 2026

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey this year. We’re excited for what 2026 will bring - onwards and upwards!

Our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge is now live! Help us respond to several local emergencies across the UK each year. This essential work isn’t funded, and we need your support. Every donation you make will be instantly doubled to help every community receive fast and fair support when the worst happens. Donate: buff.ly/f0YX8Jp #GivingTuesday #ChristmasChallenge

📢 New fund alert! Grants of £2k–£5k are now open via the IM Properties Stratford 46 Community Fund! Support projects that make a lasting impact on: 💛 People | 🏘️ Place | 🌿 Planet Apply now & help build a sustainable future: bit.ly/4p4YLhX @IMProps

🌟 Funding alert for North Solihull! The North Solihull Community Help Fund is now open! Grants up to £20k available for projects supporting: 👵 Older adults 🤝 Carers 💙 Adults with support needs Apply by 25 Nov 2025 Find out more: bit.ly/3JDH6yH

💙 A little help can make a big difference. The Harry Payne Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to small charities and community projects — empowering those who support disadvantaged people and vital local causes. Find out if you’re eligible 🔗 bit.ly/4mvACQY

Step back in time this Halloween! 🎃 Join the Lord Mayor of Coventry & Roger Bailey for a historic walking tour with cream tea at the Council House ☕️ Only 25 spots are available so book now! bit.ly/49enkEj

💙 Apply now for the Positive Futures Fund! Grants up to £5,000 available for charities helping disadvantaged young people (13–25) in Birmingham & the Black Country. Help build skills, raise aspirations & protect mental health. 👉 bit.ly/4h9EXal

@TheSocialInvest Better Youth Spaces Grants are now open! 5k–£100k available for youth orgs to: ✅ Reach more young people ✅ Improve safety ✅ Expand activities ✅ Boost sustainability 📍 Check eligibility & apply by 6 Nov 2025: bit.ly/4n170u1

We’re thrilled to share our new yearbook! 🩷 Packed with inspiring stories from grassroots projects across the Midlands—tackling loneliness, empowering young people & more. Read about the difference we are making together now: tinyurl.com/2nbxcvwu

🚨 The FREE @Get_Grants Virtual Conference is BACK! 🗓 7–8 Oct 2025 2 days of: ✅ Expert fundraising tips ✅ Live Q&As with funders & leaders ✅ Networking & peer support ✅ No fees. No ads. Recordings included. Don’t miss out – register now: bit.ly/4pIAkIq

🚨 Reminder: Apply now for the South Birmingham Friends Institute Fund! Grants up to £2,000 available for projects focusing on: 💙 Peace & justice 💙 Equality 💙 Sustainability Closes Sept 30th 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/4mmxoyj

New Fund Alert! We’ve launched the Net Zero Fund! Supporting orgs in Coventry Solihull & Warwickshire to: ⚡ Boost energy efficiency 🌱 Grow sustainable food 🚲 Promote carbon-neutral transport ♻️ Cut waste ☀️ Generate renewable energy Apply now bit.ly/3VI0nkX

Dudley organisations – we want to meet you! Join us at our Meet the Funder sessions to learn about our grants & how to apply: ❤️ 17 Sept (online) ❤️ 23 Sept (Dudley town centre) 👉 Book here: bit.ly/4m8UZlI

Need funding for your community project? The IM Properties Community Fund is offering grants up to £3,000! Priorities: ❤️ People – health wellbeing & inclusion ❤️ Place – community cohesion & aspirations ❤️ Planet – sustainability & environment Apply now bit.ly/4g3X1SV

Want to boost your community’s energy efficiency? The Community Energy Warwickshire Fund offers grants up to £2,000 for projects that: 💚 Install renewables. 💚 Cut carbon. 💚 Raise awareness. 💚 Support community buildings. Apply here: bit.ly/45yx7TE

Birmingham groups: The Harry Payne Fund is offering grants of up to £2,000! 💙 Supporting disadvantaged communities. 💙 Backing smaller causes where every £ counts. Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4mvACQY

Grassroots charities in Birmingham & the Black Country - apply now! Grants up to £3K for projects: ❤️ Promoting health & wellbeing ❤️ Tackling disadvantage ❤️ Building community cohesion & sustainability Apply now 📎 bit.ly/4lHPNoZ

We’ve launched our new 5-year strategy to boost grassroots support! By 2030 we’ll: ✅ Give £25M in grants ✅ Grow our endowment to £30M ✅ Simplify applications ✅ Target areas most in need Watch Tina Costello OBE share our vision: bit.ly/4oyte8F