About Us

We are the only cross-sector membership network for people and organisations who give funding to communities in the West Midlands.

We work with independent trusts and foundations, public sector bodies, local authorities, lottery funders and corporate and social investors, helping them to use their resources effectively to support local communities.

 

Why we exist

We have been supporting funders to make a difference in the region for over 40 years. Organisations and individuals who want to make a real difference to local communities, sometimes need support.

The West Midlands is a diverse, ever changing and complex region. From arts to sports, from Bewdley to Bridgnorth, our members invest in community initiatives, supporting local people everywhere.

We are here to support funders to be effective, honing in on collaboration, knowledge sharing and development to ensure the region makes the very most out of the funding available.

Meet Our Team

  • Steven Simpson, Chair

    Steven is the Chief Executive of Harborne Parish Lands Charity.

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  • Tina Costello, Trustee

    Tina is the Chief Executive of Heart of England Community Foundation.

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  • Debbie Pippard, Trustee

    Debbie is Director of Programmes at Barrow Cadbury Trust

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  • Pauline Roche, Trustee

    Pauline is a producer, journalist, broker and networker.

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  • Stuart Ashmore, Trustee

    Stuart is the Operations Manager and Deputy CEO at SCVO

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  • Peter Cunnison, Trustee

    Peter Cunnison, Trustee

    Peter is the Manager for the West Midlands at Lloyds Bank Foundation

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  • Wesley Lovett, Trustee

    Wesley works at Charity Bank in the West Midlands

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  • Peter Hardisty, Treasurer

    Peter is Grants Officer for Harborne Parish Lands Charity and Treasurer of WMFN

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  • Austin Rodriguez, Trustee

    Coming Soon

  • Melinda Connelly, Trustee

    Coming Soon

Meet Our Members

Our members include local authorities, voluntary and community development agencies, trusts & foundations, lottery funders, businesses and individuals. They all share our commitment to shaping a fairer and stronger West Midlands.

 

Join our network

Join us today and begin working with organisations who are committed to shaping a fairer and stronger West Midlands.