Funders working together to shape a fairer West Midlands

Benefits of joining our network

  • Join a vibrant community of funders and organisations across the West Midlands. Gain insights, share challenges and successes, and connect with peers for collective growth and intelligence sharing.

  • Explore collaboration opportunities to share resources and co-create funding solutions. Align your efforts with regional and national strategies to maximise your impact. 


  • Engage in workshops, seminars, and conferences tailored to grant-making and funding. Stay informed on strategic and operational updates within the region, with exclusive access to knowledge-sharing events.

  • Enhance your grant-making approach through peer learning and expert-led events. Stay ahead of trends such as participatory grant-making and the integration of AI in funding practices. 

  • Leverage shared data, research, and insights to refine your funding strategies. Gain a clear understanding of regional funding gaps and emerging social issues through our intelligence network.

  • Stay informed on issues impacting the third sector and funding priorities in the West Midlands. Our insights keep you updated on how regional developments influence support strategies. 

  • Regularly connect with funders, public bodies, and key stakeholders through thematic events, roundtable discussions, and conferences. Focus on key topics like funding “cold spots” in the region. 

  • Elevate your profile within the regional funding landscape. Contribute to events and working groups, gaining visibility in discussions shaping West Midlands funding strategies.

Latest News & Events

News
New CEO announced at Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust 
New CEO announced at Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust 

Trustees of Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust (SCCT) are delighted to announce their new  Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Martinali who joins SCCT on 18 March 2025. 

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Sophie Tobin and Carla Belle join WMFN Board of Trustees
Sophie Tobin and Carla Belle join WMFN Board of Trustees

WMFN welcomes Sophie Tobin and Carla Belle to our Board, enhancing our commitment to empowering funders and communities across the West Midlands

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2024 Annual General Meeting
2024 Annual General Meeting

The 7th Annual General Meeting of the WM Funders Network was held on the 20th November @ Rathbones Investment, Birmingham..

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Artificial Intelligence and Funding
Artificial Intelligence and Funding

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field with far-reaching potential, yet it remains complex and filled with uncertainties. Within the grant funding sector, there is increasing interest in how AI could be harnessed, especially given the growing availability of diverse AI tools, ranging from free resources to advanced commercial systems……..

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Latest Events & Workshops

Featured
Members Roundtable Exchange
Jan 21
Members Roundtable Exchange

Join us for the next members roundtable exchange on Tuesday 21st January 2025. For this meeting, the Operations Director, National Emergencies Trust will join us and  share their role and work nationally and in the West Midlands.

Grant Making and the Law
Feb 27
Grant Making and the Law

If you’re involved in making decisions on grants as a funder, whether as a trustee, staff or panel member, do you know the different between what is considered a grant a gift, trust or contract? The standards of care in grant making - what does the law require? The legal duties of trustees or as a panel member regarding grant-making and what is required to comply with those duties. This seminar led by Kirsty McEwen, Senior Partner, Head of Charities, Higgs LLP will guide you through the differences and pitfalls.

Join our network

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