Coventry Building Society Charitable Foundation

The Foundation supports causes related to youth, education, poverty, and homelessness. It funds projects that improve educational attainment and aspiration for young people, create pathways to stable housing, and alleviate isolation or vulnerability, such as befriending schemes or community engagement initiatives. Funding typically covers project-specific costs including salary, equipment, and volunteer expenses. The primary geographic focus is Coventry, with a secondary focus on Warwickshire. The Foundation prioritises grassroots organisations with deep local roots and modest annual incomes.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities or constituted community groups based in Coventry (primary) or Warwickshire. The Foundation prefers grassroots organisations with deep local roots and modest annual incomes. No religious restrictions apply. The Foundation supports people and communities facing financial hardship, food insecurity, or marginalisation, including young people, those experiencing homelessness, and isolated individuals.

The Foundation does not fund non-local projects, core costs unrelated to funded activities, or large capital items without appropriate quotes. Projects must demonstrate clear, local impact and align with the Foundation's thematic priorities.

The Foundation makes project-specific grants, typically covering salary, equipment, or volunteer expenses. It welcomes unsolicited applications and works in partnership with the Heart of England Community Foundation. Grants are focused on single projects and are not for ongoing core costs. The Foundation's style is hyper-local and thematic, with a preference for small, defined initiatives.