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 Youth Funding November 2023

Prepared for Youth Work Week 2023

Search criteria
Text phrase
•	Youth, Young People, Solihull

Status of results
•	Open for Applications

Voluntary, community or social enterprise classification
•	Charitable Incorporated Organisation
•	Charitable Trust or Foundation
•	Community Association or Group
•	Community Interest Company
•	Community or Parish Council
•	Co-operative or Mutual
•	Registered Charity
•	Registered Society
•	School
•	Social Enterprise
•	Sports or Cultural Organisation
•	Voluntary and Community Organisation

Voluntary, community or social enterprise area of work
•	Young People and Youth Issues

Activities
•	Children & Young People
•	Community Development
•	Crime, Rehabilitation & Community Safety
•	Education, Employment & Training

Funding types
•	Grant

Geographic scope
•	Local

Locations
•	Solihull, West Midlands

Solihull Targeted Short Breaks Grants Programme 2024 UPDATED

Status:	Open for Applications	

Grants are available for organisations providing positive activities for children and young people with disabilities.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council	
Maximum value:	£ 27,500 	
Application deadline:	12/11/2023 	

Who Can Apply
The following can apply: 
•	Registered charities.
•	Constituted community groups.
•	Companies that are limited by guarantee with charitable aims.
•	Community interest companies.
•	Co-operatives registered community benefit societies and registered industrial and provident societies.
•	Social enterprises.
•	Religious organisations that provide wider community benefit.
•	Mutual aid groups.
•	Special schools.

Applicants should: 
•	Involve community groups or organisations, which are based in or can evidence a strong track record of delivery in the Solihull borough.
•	Involve children and young people with disabilities and/or their parents/carers in the planning, review, and evaluation of the activities provided.
•	Introduce new participants to short breaks activities, by providing new opportunities to take part.
•	Demonstrate sustainability and/or exit pathways available once the project has finished.
•	Evidence that activities are of a suitable length to provide a short break to attendees’ parents/carers.

Applicants must provide: 
•	A written constitution/memorandum/articles of association/set of rules.
•	Their organisation’s management committee/board of trustees/board of directors with at least three unrelated people.
•	A copy of their most recent annual accounts or financial records.
•	A bank account in the name of the organisation with at least two unrelated signatories.
•	A bank statement from the last three months.
•	A copy of their safeguarding policy.
•	A copy of their safer recruitment policy.
•	A copy of their equal opportunities policy or equality, diversity, and inclusion policy.
•	Ofsted registration (if relevant).
•	A copy of their insurance certificates showing appropriate public liability and employer’s liability.
•	A copy of a motor vehicle insurance certificate (if applicable).
•	Health and safety policy and procedures.
•	Quotes for items of equipment over £300.
Location
Solihull.

Useful links
Solihull Council - Voluntary and Community Sector Funding
https://www.solihull.gov.uk/communities/voluntary-and-community-sector-funding

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Enquiries
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
B91 3QB
Tel: 0121 704 6000
E-Mail: childrenscommissioning@solihull.gov.uk

Calls and deadlines

Information on future calls is indicative only and may be subject to change.
2023 Deadline

Application start date:	13/10/2023	
Application end date:	12/11/2023	

Alfred Haines Charitable Trust

Grants are available to smaller charities based in Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, and Solihull that are helping people to improve their quality of life.

Fund Information
Funding body:	The Alfred Haines Charitable Trust	
Maximum value:	£ 2,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Smaller charities based and working in Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, and Solihull are eligible to apply. 
Projects overseas or outside this area will only be considered where the applicants are known to a trustee or are recommended by someone known to a trustee who has first hand knowledge of the work.

Location
Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull.

Useful links
Alfred Haines Charitable Trust
http://www.ahct.org.uk/

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Appeals
The Alfred Haines Charitable Trust
Dale Farm
Worcester Lane
Sutton Coldfield
B75 5PR
Tel: 0121 323 3236

Grimmitt Trust

Grants are available for local charitable organisations working in Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull and Wolverhampton to encourage and strengthen community activities.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Grimmitt Trust	
Maximum value:	£ 3,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Registered charities and other charitable organisations based and working in Birmingham City, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull and Wolverhampton can apply.

Location
Birmingham City, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull and Wolverhampton

Useful links
Grimmitt Trust factsheet
https://givingisgreat.org.uk/charity-factsheet/?regNo=801975

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Enquiries
Grimmitt Trust
151B All Saints Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 6AT
Tel: 07576195955
E-Mail: admin@grimmitt-trust.org.uk

Heart of England Community Foundation

Grants are available to voluntary and community organisations working in disadvantaged areas of Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Heart of England Community Foundation	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Applications are accepted from: 
•	Registered charities.
•	Charitable incorporated organisations.
•	Constituted community groups.
•	Companies limited by guarantee with charitable aims.
•	Community interest companies.
•	Co-operatives - registered community benefit societies and registered industrial and provident societies.
•	Social enterprises.

Groups must have an income equal to or less than £500,000 and be working in the area of benefit. 
Social enterprises and CICs should review the additional guidance for them, which can be found on the Foundation's website.

Location
Birmingham and the Black Country, Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull

Useful links
Heart of England Community Foundation
https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk 

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Grants Team
Heart of England Community Foundation
c/o Stellantis
Pinley House
2 Sunbeam Way
Coventry
CV3 1ND
Tel: 024 77800 520
E-Mail: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk

Grantham Yorke Trust

Grants are available to charitable organisations working with young people under the age of 25 who are in need and living within the old West Midlands Metropolitan County area.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Grantham Yorke Trust	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Charitable organisations based in the old West Midlands Metropolitan County area can apply. 
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirement: 
•	Be working for the benefit of young people under the age of 25 years who are living in the old West Midlands Metropolitan County area.
•	Have charitable status. If they are in the process of becoming registered their appeal may be deferred until this has been obtained (if approved). Organisations that are associated with a registered charity may be considered.

Location
The old West Midlands Metropolitan County area of Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Coventry, Solihull, Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton. The districts of Tamworth and Redditch may also be considered.

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Enquiries
Grantham Yorke Trust
The Estate Office, Wharf Cottage
Broombank, Newnham Bridge
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
WR15 8NY
Tel: 07799784019
E-Mail: chrissy@granthamyorketrust.org.uk

Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust

Small grants are available for smaller local not-for-profit organisations who work directly with disadvantaged children and young people under 18, or under 25 with a disability, who live in the West Midlands.

Fund Information
Funding body:	The Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust	
Maximum value:	£ 2,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people are eligible to apply. 
Applications will be considered from the following: 
•	Registered charities.
•	Unincorporated charities.
•	Social enterprises.
•	Community interest companies.
•	Community groups that have a constitution and can produce accounts.
•	Projects endorsed by social, educational and medical professionals.
The Trustees are particularly keen to support smaller organisations with an annual income of less than £250,000. 
Applicants may apply for funding year on year for a maximum of three years.

Location
Birmingham and West Midlands region.

Useful links
The Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust
http://www.middlemore.org.uk/

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Enquiries
The Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust
PO Box 7228
Stourbridge
DY8 9FZ
Tel: 01562 883900
E-Mail: office@middlemore.org.uk

Bernard Piggott Charitable Trust

Grants are available for registered charities undertaking social welfare or community projects in the greater Birmingham area or the region of North Wales.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Bernard Piggott Charitable Trust	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Registered charities working in the greater Birmingham area or North Wales may apply. 
This includes the Church of England, Church of Wales, educational, medical, elderly and youth organisations.

Location
Greater Birmingham area, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Coventry, Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Conwy or Isle of Anglesey.

Useful links
Bernard Piggott Trust
https://bernardpiggotttrust.org.uk/ 

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Enquiries
Bernard Piggott Charitable Trust
The Mearse
20 Mearse Lane
Barnt Green
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 8HW
Tel: 0121 445 2544
Fax: 0121 447 8107
E-Mail: enquiries@bernardpiggotttrust.org.uk

Cole Charitable Trust

Grants are available for small local registered charities undertaking projects for social and community work in Greater Birmingham, Cambridgeshire and Kent.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Cole Charitable Trust	
Maximum value:	£ 2,500 	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Applications will be considered from small and local registered charities (as opposed to regional or national charities) working in the fields of: 
•	Social welfare, all age groups.
•	Housing/homelessness.
•	Community and environmental development.
•	Opportunities for young people.
•	Promotion of improved quality of life.
•	Personal or community empowerment.

Charities are expected to have safeguarding policies in place. 
Local branches of a national charities may apply if they hold their own accounts and have an annual income below £1.5 million.

Location
Cambridgeshire, Kent and Greater Birmingham (Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton)

Useful links
Cole Charitable Trust
https://www.colecharitabletrust.org.uk/

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Lise Jackson
Cole Charitable Trust
PO Box 955
Haslingfield
Cambridge
CB23 1WX
E-Mail: thecoletrust@gmail.com

Geoff Hill Charitable Trust

Grants are available to support local charitable causes in the Black Country region.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Geoff Hill Charitable Trust	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Organisations and groups with charitable aims, operating in the Black Country region, are eligible to apply. 
Previous grants have been awarded to groups such as: 
•	Scout groups.
•	Sports clubs.
•	Children’s charities.
•	Community organisations.

Location
Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Gwynedd, Sandwell, Solihull, Staffordshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire.

Useful links
Geoff Hill Charitable Trust
https://www.geoffhillltd.co.uk/charitable-trust

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Enquiries
Geoff Hill Charitable Trust
7 High Street
Amblecote
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 4DE
Tel: 01384 395852
E-Mail: geoffhillltd@btconnect.com

Baron Davenport's Charity

Grants are available to charitable organisations within 60 miles of Birmingham Town Hall for special projects, equipment and running costs for almshouses, hospices, residential homes for older people, children's charities and individuals in need.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Baron Davenport's Charity	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	15/03/2024 	

Who Can Apply
Grants are awarded to not-for-profits, social enterprises, voluntary and faith organisations, almshouses, hospices, residential homes for older people, children's organisations and older people's organisations. 
Applications from national charities should be submitted by the local branch where appropriate.

Location
City of Birmingham and areas located within 60 miles of Birmingham Town Hall.

Useful links
Baron Davenport's Charity
https://www.barondavenportscharity.org

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Louise Cotton
Baron Davenport's Charity
Portman House
5/7 Temple Row West
Birmingham
B2 5NY
Tel: 07712 862803
E-Mail: enquiries@barondavenportscharity.org

Calls and deadlines
Information on future calls is indicative only and may be subject to change.
Second 2024 Deadline
Application start date:	-	
Application end date:	15/09/2024	
First 2024 Deadline
Application start date:	-	
Application end date:	15/03/2024	

Alan Edward Higgs Charity

Grants are available to charitable organisations working to benefit disadvantaged residents within 25 miles of Coventry.

Fund Information
Funding body:	The Alan Edward Higgs Charity	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Charitable organisations working to benefit inhabitants within a 25-mile radius of Coventry are eligible to apply. 
Applications from national organisations are accepted providing they can show that the grant will benefit people living within the specified area. 
Priority will be given to the following organisations: 
•	Work in a particularly disadvantaged or deprived area.
•	Have limited access to other sources of income.
•	Clearly define the need they are addressing.
•	Clearly demonstrate the benefit to young people.
•	Demonstrate a commitment to service user involvement.
•	Demonstrate partnership working.
•	Offer matched funding opportunities.

Location
Within a 25-mile radius of Coventry centre.

Useful links
The Alan Edward Higgs Charity
https://www.higgscharity.org.uk/

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Clerk
The Alan Edward Higgs Charity
The Coventry Building Society Arena
Judd’s Lane
Longford
Coventry
CV6 6GE
Tel: 024 7622 1311
E-Mail: clerk@higgscharity.org.uk

Midcounties Co-operative Your Community Fund

Grants are available to voluntary and community organisations that are members of the Midcounties Co-operative for projects that benefit local communities within the Midcounties Co-operative trading area.

Fund Information
Funding body:	The Midcounties Co-operative	
Maximum value:	£ 500 	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Applications will be considered from local community groups that are either a registered charity and/or a fully constituted community group. 
To be eligible, applicants must: 
•	Have been established for at least three months.
•	Have their own bank account.
•	Be a member of The Midcounties Co-operative.
•	Be from the UK.

Location
Regions in which Midcounties Co-operative branches are located.

Useful links
Midcounties Co-op - Your Community Fund
https://www.midcounties.coop/our-communities/funding/your-community-fund/

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Co-operative Community Team
The Midcounties Co-operative
Springvale Sports Club
Millfields Road
Bilston
West Midlands
WV14 0QR
Tel: 01902 492235
E-Mail: communityteam@midcounties.coop

Haramead Trust

Grants for UK registered charities working in support of children, social and medical assistance, homelessness and education.

Fund Information
Funding body:	The Haramead Trust	

Who Can Apply
UK registered charities can apply. The Trust has a strong connection with Leicestershire.

Location
UK, with a focus on Leicestershire

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Mrs WM Linnett
The Haramead Trust
Park House
Park Hill
Gaddesby
Leicestershire
LE7 4WH
E-Mail: harameadtrust@aol.com

George Henry Collins Charity

Small grants are available for registered charities undertaking charitable activities within Birmingham and sometimes within a 25-mile radius of the city centre.

Fund Information
Funding body:	George Henry Collins Charity	

Who Can Apply
Eligible organisations must be registered UK charities based and working within Birmingham. Sometimes the Trust will award funding to groups who are working within a 25-mile radius of the city centre.

Location
Birmingham

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Clerk to the Trustees
George Henry Collins Charity, Shakespeare Martineau
1 Colmore Square
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6AA
Tel: 07799 784019
E-Mail: chrissy@georgehenrycollinscharity.org.uk
Dulverton Trust - Community Foundation Partnerships

Grants are available to small local UK charities that are working for the benefit of residents in Kent, North and East Yorkshire, and the West Midlands and Warwickshire.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Dulverton Trust	
Maximum value:	£ 5,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Constituted voluntary groups, charities and other non-profit community organisations (including churches/PCCs) with an annual income of under £200,000 can apply. 
Social enterprises and CICs can also apply as long as they meet the criteria set out by the relevant community foundation.

Location
Kent, North and East Yorkshire, West Midlands and Warwickshire

Useful links
Dulverton Trust - Community Foundation Partnerships
https://www.dulverton.org/community-foundations/
Heart of England Community Foundation
https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/
Kent Community Foundation
https://kentcf.org.uk/
Two Ridings Community Foundation
https://www.tworidingscf.org.uk/

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Enquiries
Heart of England Community Foundation
c/o Stellantis
Pinley House
2 Sunbeam Way
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 1ND
Tel: 024 77800 520
E-Mail: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk 

Graham Griffiths Fund

Grants are offered to registered charities for community projects tackling disadvantage across the West Midlands and Warwickshire.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Heart of England Community Foundation	
Maximum value:	£ 3,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Applications are accepted from: 
•	Registered charities.
•	Constituted community groups.
•	Companies limited by guarantee with charitable aims.
•	Community interest companies.
•	Co-operatives (registered community benefit societies and registered industrial and provident societies).
•	Social enterprises.

To be eligible, applicants must also have: 
•	An income equal to or less than £500,000.
•	A written constitution/set of rules.
•	A management committee/board of trustees/board of directors with at least three unrelated people as members.
•	Have a bank account in the group's name.
•	Safeguarding and equal opportunities policies.

Organisations in Coventry and Warwickshire are given priority.

Location
West Midlands and Warwickshire

Useful links
Heart of England Community Foundation - Grants
https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/available-grants/

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Grants Team
Heart of England Community Foundation
c/o Stellantis
Pinley House
2 Sunbeam Way
Coventry
CV3 1ND
Tel: 024 77800 520
E-Mail: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk

Harry Payne Fund

Grants are offered to registered charities for a range of community and social welfare projects taking place within a 25-mile radius of Birmingham city centre.

Fund Information
Funding body:	Heart of England Community Foundation	
Maximum value:	£ 2,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Applications are accepted from: 
•	Registered charities.
•	Constituted community groups.
•	Companies limited by guarantee with charitable aims.
•	Community interest companies.
•	Co-operatives (registered community benefit societies and registered industrial and provident societies).
•	Social enterprises.

New groups without a published set of annual accounts should provide management accounts and/or cashflow forecast, a bank statement, and referee details. A reference will be requested prior to a grant being awarded. 
The panel prefer to see applications from registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations but will, on occasion, approve applications from community interest groups. 

To be eligible, applicants must also have: 
•	An income equal to or less than £500,000.
•	A written constitution/set of rules.
•	A management committee/board of trustees/board of directors with at least three unrelated people as members.
•	Have a bank account in the group's name.
•	Safeguarding and equal opportunities policies.

Location
Within 25-mile radius of Birmingham City Centre

Useful links
Heart of England Community Foundation - Grants
https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/available-grants/

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Grants Team
Heart of England Community Foundation
c/o Stellantis
Pinley House
2 Sunbeam Way
Coventry
CV3 1ND
Tel: 024 77800 520
E-Mail: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk

George Henry Collins Charity

Small grants are available for registered charities undertaking charitable activities within Birmingham and sometimes within a 25-mile radius of the city centre.

Fund Information
Funding body:	George Henry Collins Charity	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Eligible organisations must be registered UK charities based and working within Birmingham. Sometimes the Trust will award funding to groups who are working within a 25-mile radius of the city centre.

Location
Birmingham

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Clerk to the Trustees
George Henry Collins Charity
Shakespeare Martineau
1 Colmore Square
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6AA
Tel: 07799 784019
E-Mail: chrissy@georgehenrycollinscharity.org.uk

Big Local

Big Local is a place-based investment programme supporting residents in 150 Big Local areas around England to lead change in their area.

Fund Information
Funding body:	National Lottery Community Fund	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	None specified	

Who Can Apply
Funding is available for residents of Big Local communities. 
Groups should check the Big Local website to find out if their location is eligible.

Location
150 areas across England.

Useful links
Local Trust - Big Local
https://localtrust.org.uk/big-local/

Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

Enquiries
Local Trust
CAN Mezzanine
7-14 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YR
Tel: 020 3588 0565
E-Mail: info@localtrust.org.uk