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Locations
•	West Midlands, England

Community Energy Warwickshire Fund

Fund ID:	S41812	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	11/02/2025	
Grants are available to local voluntary and community groups for energy efficiency projects in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Fund Information
Funding body:	Community Energy Warwickshire	
Maximum value:	£ 2,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	
Background
The Heart of England Community Foundation is working with Community Energy Warwickshire (CEW).
Objectives of Fund
The Community Energy Warwickshire Fund is a grant programme for project in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull looking to improve their energy efficiency.
Value Notes
Grants of up to £2,000 are available. The funding must be spent within one year.
Match Funding Restrictions
Match funding is not required.
Who Can Apply
Applications will be accepted from the following local organisations with an income of or less than £250,000 as shown in their most recent annual accounts: 
•	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: 
•	Have a management committee/board of trustees/board of directors with at least three unrelated people as members, a list of those directors will be required showing who has bank authorisation.
•	Have a written constitution/articles/set of rules.
•	Have a copy of their most recent annual accounts or financial records showing their organisation's balance of funds, income and reserves.
•	Have a bank account in the organisation's name with at least two unrelated signatories.
•	Have a bank statement from the last three months.
•	Have copies of their safeguarding policy (if working with children or vulnerable adults).
•	Have an equal opportunities policy.
•	Be able to provide quotes for capital items over £300.
Location
Warwickshire, Solihull and Coventry
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding: 
•	Direct replacement of statutory obligation and public funding.
•	Promotion of religious or political activities.
•	Groups with significant financial free reserves.
•	Retrospective grants.
•	Contribution to endowment fund, payment of deficit funding or repayment of loans.
•	National charities.
•	Overseas travel or expeditions.
•	Medical research and equipment for statutory or private healthcare.
•	General appeals.
•	Animal welfare, unless the project benefits people (eg disabled riding schemes).
•	Statutory work in educational institutions.
•	Sponsored or fundraising events or groups raising funds to distribute to other causes.
•	Schools, churches, parish councils or PTAs unless community benefit is demonstrated.
•	Boxing clubs or associated organisations.
Eligible Expenditure
The fund aims to: 
•	Support the development and installation of renewable energy projects.
•	Encourage the sustainable use of energy and reductions in carbon emissions.
•	Promote public awareness of environmental issues and support educational initiatives.
•	Encourage the implementation of sustainable initiatives to community buildings.
Multiple applications within the same financial year may be considered however: 
•	Secondary applications will be assessed on their own merit.
•	Preference will generally be given to first-time applicants.
How To Apply
Applications can be made at any time. 
The application form is available to complete on the Heart of England Community Foundation website.
Useful links
Heart of England Community Foundation - Funding
https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/available-grants/
Community Energy Warwickshire Fund
https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/community-energy-warwickshire-fund/
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
West Midlands
CV3 1ND
Tel: 024 77800 520
E-Mail: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk

												

Alfred Haines Charitable Trust

Fund ID:	S32743	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	28/12/2024	
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	
Background
A small local grant making charity, the Alfred Haines Charitable Trust was established by the late Mr Alfred Haines in 1986.
Objectives of Fund
The Trust offers one-off grants to small charitable organisations based in the West Midlands, to support projects and activities which improve the quality of life of local people.
Value Notes
The majority of donations are made on a one-off basis and are normally in the range of £250 to £2,000. 
Occasionally, the Trust may agree to fund a project annually for up to three years subject to receipt of satisfactory project reports.
Who Can Apply
Smaller charities based and working in Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, and Solihull are eligible to apply. 
Projects outside the West Midlands or overseas 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.
Restrictions
Funding is not available for the following: 
•	Activities which are primarily the responsibility of central or local government or some other responsible body.
•	Animal welfare.
•	Church buildings - restoration, improvements, renovations or new ones.
•	Environmental projects - conservation and protection of wildlife and landscape.
•	Expeditions and overseas trips.
•	Hospitals and health centres.
•	Individuals, including students.
•	Large national charities.
•	Loans and business finance.
•	Medical research projects.
•	Overseas appeals.
•	Purely evangelistic projects.
•	Promotion of any religion other than Christianity.
•	Schools, universities and colleges.
•	Projects that have been unsuccessful before.
•	Projects supported by Quothquan Trust.
Eligible Expenditure
One-off grants are available for the purpose of supporting specific projects that help people to improve their quality of life. 
The Trust prefers to make donations towards specific items and does not give to large appeals. 
Applications to support Christian social action projects involving outreach into the community through care will be considered. However, it does not support purely evangelical projects.
How To Apply
Applications may be submitted at any time and are considered quarterly. 
All appeals should be made in writing. Email applications are not accepted. 
Applicants should be aware that the Trust does not acknowledge receipt of applications, nor does it enter into any correspondence unless more information is required in order to make a decision. 
Successful applicants will be issued with a cheque and covering letter. Refusals are not notified.
Useful links
Alfred Haines Charitable Trust
https://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
West Midlands
B75 5PR
Tel: 0121 323 3236
E-Mail: ahct@quothquan.org

												

Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund

Fund ID:	S10874	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	15/01/2025	
Grants are available to small local groups for charitable projects in Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull that help people who are facing some form of disadvantage or social exclusion.
Fund Information
Funding body:	Heart of England Community Foundation	
Maximum value:	£ 3,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	
Background
Funding is provided by the Heart of England Community Foundation. Grants are awarded from the earnings of the Foundation's own endowment fund. The programme incorporates the following funds: Solihull Community Fund, The Coventry Building Society Fund and the Warwickshire Community Recycling Scheme.
Objectives of Fund
The Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund aims supports people living in Coventry, Warwickshire, Solihull by funding projects that meet one or more of the following aims: 
•	Promote health and wellbeing.
•	Tackle disadvantage.
•	Support local solutions to meet local needs.
•	Promote community cohesion.
•	Develop sustainable and supportive communities.
Value Notes
Grants of up to £3,000 are available. Funding must be spent within one year.
Who Can Apply
Applications are accepted from: 
•	Registered charities.
•	Constituted community groups.
•	Companies limited by guarantee with charitable aims.
•	Community interest companies (CICs).
•	Co-operatives (registered community benefit societies and registered industrial and provident societies).
•	Social enterprises.
To be eligible, applicants must: 
•	Have an income equal to or less than £500,000, as shown in their most recent annual accounts.
•	Have a constitution or governing rules.
•	A management committee/board of trustees/board of directors with at least three unrelated people as members.
•	A bank account in the name of the organisation with at least two unrelated signatories.
•	Safeguarding policy (if working with children or vulnerable adults).
•	Equal opportunities policy.
Location
Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull
Restrictions
Funding is not available for the following: 
•	Direct replacement of statutory obligation and public funding.
•	Promotion of religious or political activities.
•	Groups with significant financial free reserves.
•	Retrospective grants.
•	Contribution to endowment fund, payment of deficit funding or repayment of loans.
•	National charities.
•	Overseas travel or expeditions.
•	Medical research and equipment for statutory or private healthcare.
•	General appeals.
•	Animal welfare, unless the project benefits people (eg disabled riding schemes).
•	Statutory work in educational institutions.
•	Sponsored or fundraising events or groups raising funds to distribute to other causes.
•	Schools, churches, parish councils or PTAs, unless community benefit is demonstrated.
•	Boxing clubs or associated organisations.
Eligible Expenditure
Grants can be made for a wide range of purposes, examples of which are as follows: 
•	Start-up costs for new organisations or projects.
•	Extension and development of existing projects.
•	Pilot projects (to gather research and evidence).
•	The purchase of equipment and resources.
How To Apply
Applications can be made at any time. 
The application form is available to complete on the Heart of England Community Foundation website.
Useful links
Heart of England Community Foundation - Grants
https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/available-grants/
Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund
https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/coventry-solihull-warwickshire-fund/
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
West Midlands
CV3 1ND
Tel: 024 77800 520
E-Mail: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk

												

npower Business Solutions Foundation

Fund ID:	S52094	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	12/06/2025	
Grants are available for not-for-profit and educational institutions within 50 miles of nBS’ offices in Solihull and Leeds to support projects that have a positive impact on local communities, improve places and spaces, and provide opportunities for individuals to reach their potential. 

Fund Information
Funding body:	npower Business Solutions	
Maximum value:	£ 100,000 	
Application deadline:	31/03/2026 	
Background
The npower Business Solutions (nBS) Foundation is provided by business energy provider npower Business Solutions (nBS) with the aim of giving back to the communities in which it operates. The fund launched in April 2024. 
The funding is administered by Charis Grants Ltd who will manage the application process, selection process and distribute grants to successful applications. Charis Grants Ltd is a privately owned company established in 2003 to facilitate the distribution of funds and grants by energy companies, charities, housing associations and other bodies, such as the Citizens Advice Bureau, which help and support vulnerable people in the community. 
nPower Business Solutions announced on 12 June 2025 that it is committing an additional £5 million to the nBS Foundation, bringing its total funding to £10 million. This will enable the fund to continue beyond the initial plans to run for two years (2024-2026). 
Since its launch in spring 2024, it has supported 46 projects in the Midlands. The support ranges from funding for new equipment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse and modern slavery to sustainability projects such as installing solar panels and grants for electric vehicles.
Objectives of Fund
The funding aims to help create stronger, greener and more sustainable local communities within a 50-mile radius of the npower Business Solutions (nBS) Foundation Leeds and Solihull offices.
Value Notes
Funding is available in three bands, up to £100,000. 
An organisation with a turnover of more than £50,000 can apply for: 
•	Up to £19,999
•	£20,000 to £39,999
•	£40,000 to £100,000
An organisation with a turnover of less than £50,000 can apply for up to £19,999.
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, applicants must: 
•	Be based within a 50 mile radius of the npower Business Solutions office in either Solihull or Leeds.
•	Be a not-for-profit organisation.
•	Have been operational for two years. 
The following types of organisations may apply: 
•	Not-for-profit company
•	A company limited by guarantee - registered with Companies House and might also be registered as a charity.
•	Registered charity (unincorporated).
•	A voluntary or community organisation that is a registered charity but not a company registered with Companies House.
•	Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO or SCIO).
•	A registered charity with limited liability. But is not a company registered with Companies House.
•	Community Interest Company (CIC).
•	A company registered with Companies House and the CIC Regulator.
•	Religious organisation but only if the project benefits the wider community and does not include religious content.
•	Co-operative or community benefit society (formerly industrial and provident societies)
•	School, College, University, Academy Trust or other education establishment.
National organisations based outside these areas but with projects located with the 50 mile radius may also be eligible.
Location
West Midlands and Yorkshire: within a 50 mile radius of postcodes B91 3ES or LS15 8ZB
Restrictions
Parish Councils are currently not eligible to apply.
Eligible Expenditure
The funding aims to: 
•	Improve the environment.
•	Forge stronger community bonds.
•	Support local educational institutions.
•	Encourage responsible business.
•	Improve places and spaces.
Eligible projects could include, but are not limited to: 
•	Energy efficiency and carbon reduction measures
•	Waste reduction and recycling initiatives
•	Improvements to outdoor environments
•	Training programmes that develop local skills and employment opportunities.
How To Apply
The online application form, frequently asked questions and two short videos can be found on the npower Business Solutions Foundation website. 
The videos explain the eligibility criteria and provide an overview of the application process. 
There are no deadlines for applications. Award decisions are made on a quarterly basis. 
Applications submitted from: 
•	1 January to 31 March 2025 are reviewed in April 2025 with awards in May 2025.
•	1 April to 30 June 2025 are reviewed in July 2025 with awards in August 2025.
•	1 July to 30 September 2025 are reviewed in October 2025 with awards in November 2025.
•	1 October to 31 December 2025 are reviewed in January 2026 with awards in February 2026.
•	1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 are reviewed in April 2026 with awards in May 2026.
Contact Charis Grants Ltd for further information
Useful links
npower Business Solutions Foundation
https://npowerbusinesssolutions.com/foundation
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Enquiries
Charis Grants Ltd
Trinity Court
Trinity Street
Peterborough
PE1 1DA
Tel: 01733 421 021
E-Mail: nbsFoundation@charisgrants.com

												

Sport Solihull - Small Grants Programme

Fund ID:	S22294	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	30/11/2024	
Grants are available to assist Solihull's local sports clubs and organisations to initiate and implement sporting development plans.
Fund Information
Funding body:	Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council	
Maximum value:	£ 1,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	
Background
Sport Solihull (formerly Solihull Sports Council) represents local sport. It provides a forum for the voluntary sports sector to meet and discuss a wide range of sporting matters while at the same time, acts in partnership with other agencies and works closely with Solihull Council.
Objectives of Fund
As part of its work in the community, Solihull Sport administers a Small Grants Programme to help local clubs with their future development.
Value Notes
Grants of up to £1,000 are available.
Who Can Apply
Clubs and organisations must be: 
•	Delivering activities in the Borough of Solihull.
•	Involved in a sport recognised by Sport England.
•	Affiliated to a National Governing Body of sport.
•	Able to produce evidence of a development and action plan (or part of it) with time scales and costs. 

Existing or potential coaches must: 
•	Hold or be working towards a current governing body qualification/licence.
•	Prepared to be registered on a local and/or regional Coach Database.
•	Prepared to identify and illustrate how they will use their enhanced qualification or experience for the benefit of sport in their club /Solihull.
•	Clubs with coaches working with young people in Solihull should meet their NGB requirements for appropriate level of supervision, liability insurance, child protection training and Disclosure/barring registration.
•	Provide a copy of DBS disclosure.
Location
Solihull
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding: 
•	Retrospective costs.
•	Organisations that have received a Sport Solihull Grant in the last two years.
•	Capital expenditure for facility/building maintenance.
•	Personal or team kit other than safety equipment.
•	Entry fees for leagues etc.
•	Travel and expenses.
•	NGB annual registration/licence fees.
•	Statutory and liability insurance fees.
•	Facility hire fees or club management.
Eligible Expenditure
Grants are available to assist affiliated clubs or organisations to: 
•	Promote sport within the local community.
•	Increase sports participation.
•	Develop new or existing sports coaches.
Items considered for funding: 
•	Assist with the staging of taster days to attract increased membership and involvement.
•	Assist with the staging of events in Solihull Borough, which raise the profile of the sport within the community, and grass roots participation.
•	Assist with the public launch of a scheme, for example, a coaching programme which is part of a club development plan.
•	Assist with the cost of essential marketing and promotional material, or equipment, to enable the establishment and implementation of a project.
•	Banners that can be reused.
•	External coaching resources.
•	Safety/team equipment.
•	NGB Course fees external tutor.
•	Other Qualifications Mandated by NGB.
Items considered for funding only for one-off events/taster days: 
•	Leaflets and one-off advertisements.
•	Staff and volunteer payments.
•	Facility hire.
•	Payment of referee/umpire fees for competitions/tournaments.
•	Medals and trophies for competitions.
•	Payment for coaches.
How To Apply
Applications are open and can be submitted at anytime while funding remains available. 
Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Sports Solihull website. 
Contact Sports Solihull for any further information.
Useful links
Sport Solihull Grants - Application Form
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=rgObbdmfb06EmZuschoIFDsjpNR0g-JBvjryhlnYClJUN002OTdZWFpLRU04MzBHM0pPWktTMDNNWi4u&route=shorturl
Sport Solihull Grant - Guidance Notes
https://solihullonthemove.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SS-Grant-Guidance-notes-March-2023.pdf
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
David Acton
Sport Solihull
Po Box 18
Council House
Solihull, B91 9QS
Tel: 0121 704 6156
E-Mail: dacton@solihull.gov.uk

												

IM Properties Community Fund - Heart of England

Fund ID:	S50058	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	12/03/2025	
Grants are available to support projects in the West Midlands that promote positive change, strengthen communities and enhance the natural environment.
Fund Information
Funding body:	Heart of England Community Foundation	
Maximum value:	£ 3,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	
Background
IM Properties is a property company specialising in innovative, sustainable construction and insightful investment. As part of its Sustainable Futures strategy, it has established its own IM Properties Community Fund to build on the learning and good practice gained from its existing project funds. 
It has partnered with the Heart of England Community Foundation to administer the fund on its behalf.
Objectives of Fund
The aim of the fund is to support organisations with projects that will benefit communities in the Midlands region including Birmingham, Black Country, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire.
Value Notes
Grants of up to £3,000 are available. 
No more than 10% of the project costs can be assigned to operational/core costs. 
Funding must be spent within 12 months of the award.
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.
Applicants must have an annual income of less than £500,000. 
To be eligible, applicants must be able to provide proof of: 
•	A management committee/board of trustees/board of directors with at least three unrelated people as members (a list of those directors will be required showing who has bank authorisation).
•	A written constitution/articles/set of rules.
•	Their most recent annual accounts or financial records showing the organisation's balance of funds, income and reserves.
•	A bank account in the name of the organisation with at least two unrelated signatories, and bank statement from the last three months.
•	Their safeguarding and equal opportunities policies.
Location
Midlands region including Birmingham, Black Country, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding: 
•	Individuals or sole traders.
•	Companies limited by shares.
•	Capital builds.
•	Direct replacement of statutory obligation and public funding.
•	Promotion of religious or political activities.
•	Organisations or charities which are solely to promote any particular religion.
•	Groups with significant financial free reserves.
•	Retrospective grants.
•	Contribution to endowment fund, payment of deficit funding or repayment of loans.
•	National charities.
•	Overseas travel or expeditions.
•	Medical research and equipment for statutory or private healthcare.
•	General appeals.
•	Animal welfare, unless the project benefits people.
•	Statutory work in educational institutions.
•	Boxing clubs or associated organisations unless they are addressing wider community issues.
•	Sponsored or fundraising events or groups raising funds to distribute to other causes.
•	Schools, churches, parish councils or PTAs unless community benefit is demonstrated.
Eligible Expenditure
The aim of the fund is to support projects addressing one of the following priorities as part of IM Properties Sustainable Future Frameworks: 
People - promoting positive change including projects that: 
•	Support health and wellbeing.
•	Promote inclusion and diversity within the community.
Place - strengthening communities projects that: 
•	Promote and encourage community cohesion.
•	Tackle social isolation and/or help to build social networks.
•	Help to raise aspirations and provide learning opportunities for children, young people, adults and families.
Planet - enhancing the natural environment projects that: 
•	Promote education and awareness of sustainability.
•	Encourage resource efficiency by reduction, recycling and reusing of waste materials.
•	Support environmental initiatives including wildlife and habitat creation.
Grants can be made for a wide range of purposes including project, activity costs or consumables. For example: 
•	Pilot projects.
•	The purchase of equipment and resources.
•	Extension and development of existing projects.
Applicants must provide quotes for any capital items over £300.
How To Apply
The panel meets on a rolling basis and applications can be made at any time. 
The application form is available to complete on the Heart of England Community Foundation website. 
Contact the Heart of England Community Foundation for more information.
Useful links
Heart of England Community Foundation - Grants
https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/available-grants/
IM Properties Community Fund
https://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/im-properties-community-fund/
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: 02477 800520
E-Mail: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk

												

Dumbreck Charity

Fund ID:	S32267	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	19/02/2024	
Grants for charities in the West Midlands to support a range of animal welfare and social welfare projects.
Fund Information
Funding body:	The Dumbreck Charity	
Maximum value:	£ 2,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	
Background
The Dumbreck Charity was created in 1976.
Objectives of Fund
This small charity offers small grants to support charitable institutions or charitable purposed based in the West Midlands working in the areas of animal welfare, social welfare including the elderly, children and those who are physically or mentally disadvantaged.
Value Notes
The total amount of grants awarded each year varies depending upon the charity's income. 
Last year a total of £128,000 was given in grants. 
Grants tend to range from £500 to £2,000. The average grant is £1,000.
Who Can Apply
Regsitered charities based and working in the West Midlands can apply.
Location
West Midlands
Eligible Expenditure
Although applications for grants for other purposes, such as culture and the arts, are considered, the majority of grants are awarded for the following charitable purposes: 
•	Animal welfare and conservation
•	Children's welfare
•	Care of the elderly
•	Care of those who are physically or mentally disadvantaged.
•	General medical.
•	Social welfare.
Examples of previously funded charitable organisations can be found in the Charity’s accounts filed with the Charity Commission. Recent examples include: 
•	Arrive Alive
•	Barn Owl Trust
•	Big Brum Theatre in Education Company
•	Blind Veterans UK
•	Cavell Nurses Trust
•	Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind
•	Deaf World
•	Dog Assistance in Disability
•	Fishing for Heroes
•	Halford Village Hall
•	Home from Hospital Care
•	Honeypot Children’s Charity
•	Katharine House Hospice
•	Listening Books
•	Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre
•	Music of Life Foundation
•	National Kidney Federation
•	Sandwell Asian Development Association
•	Shine a Light Services
•	Solihull Scout Group
•	Special Olympics West Midlands Ski Group
•	Support Dogs
•	Test Valley Comprehensive School PTA
•	Warwickshire Social Inclusion Partnership
How To Apply
The Trust does not maintain a website or have an email address. 
Groups must apply in writing and include a copy of their accounts. 
The Trustees regularly consider applications and meet every six months to approve grants. 
Contact the Trust for further information.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Enquiries
The Dumbreck Charity
41 Sycamore Drive
Hollywood
Birmingham
B47 5QX
Tel: 07976848390

												

Grantham Yorke Trust

Fund ID:	S32270	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	24/03/2025	
Grants are available to charitable organisations working with young people under the age of 25 who are in need and living within the West Midlands.
Fund Information
Funding body:	Grantham Yorke Trust	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	None specified	
Background
The Grantham Yorke Trust is a registered charity.
Objectives of Fund
The funding is intended for the benefit of people under the age of 25 years who are in need as well as individuals and organisations in the West Midlands area, in all or any of the following ways: 
•	In advancing the education and physical and social training of such persons.
•	In providing financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments, equipment or books to help such persons on leaving school, university or other educational establishment, to prepare for, or to enter, a profession, trade or calling.
•	In apprenticing such persons to some useful profession, trade or calling.
•	In promoting or assisting the education or rehabilitation of such persons who are in need of physical, mental or moral care.
•	In assisting by way of education and training the prevention of juvenile delinquency, the abuse of drugs, alcohol and gambling, the procreation of unwanted children and the neglect or ill-treatment of children.
•	In assisting by way of advice, education and training such persons who are parents in the upbringing of their children.
•	In assisting in the upbringing of such persons by advising, educating and training the parents of such persons.
•	In providing for such persons facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life and helping them so to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, self reliance and individual responsibility that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.
Value Notes
Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. 
Last year, the Trust made 72 grants to organisations and 15 grants to individuals.
Who Can Apply
Charitable organisations based and working in the West Midlands can apply.
Location
Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding: 
•	Fees and associated expenditure.
•	General appeals.
•	Staffing.
Eligible Expenditure
The funding is for specific projects.
How To Apply
The Trust does not maintain a website. 
Groups are advised to contact the Trust directly to discuss the likelihood of their project being eligible for a grant. The Trust may then offer to send out an application form. 
Contact the Grantham Yorke Trust for further information.
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
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
WR15 8NY
Tel: 07940 160 844
E-Mail: chrissy@granthamyorketrust.org.uk

												

Eveson Trust (West Midlands)

Fund ID:	S3321	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	26/05/2025	
Funding is available for UK registered charities working for the benefit of people in the West Midlands.
Fund Information
Funding body:	Eveson Trust	
Maximum value:	Discretionary	
Application deadline:	None specified	
Background
The Eveson Trust was created in 1994 through the will of Mrs Violet Eveson who, during her lifetime, made a large number of gifts to charities in her home area. She also chose Trustees from the area to continue her work in accordance with her will.
Objectives of Fund
The Trust provides grants to charitable institutions supporting and working with people with disabilities, mental health problems, children in need, older people, hospitals and hospices in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands metropolitan boroughs.
Value Notes
Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. There is no limit set on how much can be applied for. 
In the latest accounts, the Trust reports that it awarded 349 grants over a year totalling over £5.5 million. 
For grants over £50,000, organisations must first speak with the Chief Executive of the Trust (email: admin@eveson.org.uk) to discuss the proposed project. 
Organisations may apply for a grant once a year. If additional funding is needed organisations are invited to discuss with the trust. 
Multi-year funding will not be considered unless by invitation from the Trust.
Match Funding Restrictions
The Trust will wholly fund projects but prefers organisations to develop their sustainability by working with several funders.
Who Can Apply
UK based registered charities and exempt charities whose work benefits residents in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands can apply. 
Applications will be considered from schools and colleges for pupils/students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or special needs. 
National charities or branches of national charities may apply, but they should take particular care to evidence the benefit of their work to people living in the area of The Eveson Trust’s funding. 
Newly-registered charities may apply, however the Trust is more likely to support more established organisations. 
The Trust also provides some support to statutory bodies directly or indirectly for projects for which the statutory body has no available statutory funding. The Trustees' preference is for enhancement of services rather than for provision of what they consider to be basic needs. Before making grants to statutory bodies, the Trust obtains written confirmation from the statutory body that no public funding is available towards the need for which application has been made.
Location
Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding: 
•	Retrospective costs.
•	Individuals, even if the application is submitted by a charitable institution on behalf of the individual.
•	Special facilities for people with disabilities to be installed in existing community buildings and churches.
•	Fundraising costs or the salaries of fundraisers.
•	Social Enterprises or Community Interest Companies (CICs).
•	Medical research.
Applications for activities such as day trips, residential breaks, drama workshops and theatre productions, for example, will not be considered unless they have a guaranteed start date. 
Charities holding over one year's expenditure in unrestricted funds will be considered a low priority.
Eligible Expenditure
The funding can be used for project costs, capital costs, revenue costs or core costs (or an amalgamation of different costs). 
Capital costs may include the following (this is not an exhaustive list): 
•	An office or building for the charity to use.
•	A van or minibus.
•	Medical equipment such as MRI scanners.
•	Computers or other IT hardware.
•	Outdoor play equipment or camping equipment
Revenue costs may include the following (this is not an exhaustive list): 
•	The salaries of the staff involved in delivering the service.
•	Room hire.
•	Training on specific skills related to service delivery.
•	Transport.
•	Mobile phone costs
Core costs may include the following (this is not an exhaustive list): 
•	Rent.
•	Utilities and broadband rental.
•	Governance costs.
•	Accountancy and audit costs.
•	Insurance.
•	Staff salaries (including senior management and administration/finance/HR).
•	Stationery.
•	Cleaning costs.
The Trust supports activities which aim to support or relieve any of the following: 
•	People with physical disabilities including visual and hearing impairment.
•	People with special educational needs.
•	People in need of support with their mental health (through a therapeutic programme).
•	Children and young people up to the age of 25 who are disadvantaged or disabled.
•	Older people (aged 55 and over).
•	Hospices.
•	Hospitals (including NHS charities; charities working in hospitals; charities supporting patients enroute to hospital such as First Responders, Air Ambulance charities or ambulance charities; and charities supporting patients when they are discharged from hospital).
'Disadvantaged' children and young people refers to: 
•	Children and young people living in poverty.
•	Children and young people facing social disadvantage, perhaps due to the area they live in having a lack of facilities.
•	Young carers.
•	Bereaved children and young people.
•	Children and young people in the care system or leaving the care system.
•	Children and young people with a parent in prison.
•	Children living in refuges.
•	Child victims of sexual abuse.
•	Children and young people at risk of gang exploitation.
•	Young people in the justice system.
•	Children and young people who are refugees or migrants.
From March 2022, the Trust is no longer accepting applications for medical research. They are now working with the University of Birmingham on developing a more strategic approach to funding medical research.
How To Apply
Applications may be made at any time. They are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be considered at the next available meeting of the Trustees. Groups are requested not to contact the Trust to find out when their application is being considered. 
All applicants should receive a decision within six months. 
An online application form and guidance is available on the Trust's website. 
Contact the Eveson Trust for further information.
Useful links
Eveson Trust
https://www.eveson.org.uk/
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Grants Officer
Eveson Trust
Office 7 Sansome Lodge
6 Sansome Walk
Worcester
WR1 1LR
Tel: 01905 905085
E-Mail: grants@eveson.org.uk

												

HS2 Community and Environment Fund

Fund ID:	S43250	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	02/02/2025	
Grants are available for local not-for-profit organisations to support work which enhances the quality of life and the environment of communities disrupted by the construction of the HS2 north-south railway.
Fund Information
Funding body:	HM Government	
Maximum value:	£ 250,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	
Background
The Government has set aside £40 million of funding to be administered by Groundwork UK through two grant schemes: 
•	The Community and Environment Fund (CEF)
•	The Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)
Groundwork, a registered charity, will administer the funding over an 11 year period, throughout the first phase of construction of the High Speed Two (HS2) north-south railway and the first year of its operation.
Objectives of Fund
The Community and Environment Fund (CEF) is administered by Groundwork in order to add benefit over and above committed mitigation and statutory compensation to communities along the route that is demonstrably disrupted by the construction of phase one of HS2 from London to the West Midlands.
Value Notes
Two levels of CEF funding are available: 
•	CEF Local – Grants of up to £100,000 for projects which benefit quality of life in individual communities.
•	CEF Strategic – Grants of between £100,001 and £250,000 for projects which will benefit multiple communities along the Phase One route and create a legacy.
A total fund of £40 million is available through the CEF and BLEF over 11 years and it is broken down into the following budgets: 
•	£7.5 million for the Greater London area.
•	£15 million for the Central area (Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire).
•	£7.5 million for the West Midlands area (Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry).
•	£10 million of unallocated funding for cross-border, route-wide projects, as well as to fund bids from other areas affected by the construction of the Proposed Scheme, but geographically separated from the main route (such as off route construction as contained within the High Speed Rail Act).
Match Funding Restrictions
The match contributions for both funds are therefore as follows: 
•	For CEF (Local) grants up to £100,000: 
o	For projects led by community or voluntary sector organisations there is no requirement for match contributions. However, it is encouraged. 
•	For CEF (Strategic) grants from £100,001 to £250,000: 
o	10% minimum match contribution for all applications.
Who Can Apply
Applications will be accepted from a range of organisations including: 
•	Registered charities.
•	Fully constituted clubs, associations or trusts that are set up for charitable purposes.
•	Local authorities.
•	Other public sector statutory bodies such as a parish and town councils.
•	Local education authorities.
•	Foundation schools or colleges.
•	Voluntary aided or controlled schools.
•	Independent schools or colleges.
•	Institutes of further education.
•	Academy schools.
•	Institutes of higher education (including universities).
•	Community Interest Companies (CIC).
•	Industrial Provident Societies.
•	Community amateur sports clubs (CASC).
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be formally established for public benefit and registered as a not for profit. 
Non-statutory bodies must have a: 
•	Governing document (eg constitution or memorandum and articles of association) which includes appropriate statements on members not benefiting financially from the organisation or its dissolution.
•	Minimum of three unrelated people on their committee.
•	Bank account in the name of the organisation which requires two signatories.
Groundwork will also accept applications from partnerships and consortia that: 
•	Have a legal entity as their lead organisation. The lead organisation will be legally accountable for managing the grant and reporting back on project delivery, including the management of any workers funded by the project, and for ensuring that the project achieves its stated outcomes.
•	Are able to submit a partnership agreement which has been signed by all parties if they are successful with their application.
Location
Greater London, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry. Funding may also be available for other areas affected by the HS2 construction but geographically separated from the main route.
Restrictions
Grants are not available for: 
•	Individuals.
•	Limited liability partnerships.
•	Private sector companies businesses.
•	Organisations that cannot demonstrate appropriate governance.
•	Purchasing vehicles. (Groundwork will, however, consider applications which include reasonable vehicle hire costs on a project by project basis if it is integral to the delivery of the project, for example, a sports activator who delivers coaching sessions in multiple rural areas and needs to take equipment to each session.
•	Up front development costs, such as planning permission or feasibility surveys.
•	Personal equipment and clothing.
•	Buying land or facilities for future use (for example where the community/public benefit will not be realised within the timescales for this funding programme or to stop future development).
•	Projects intended primarily for private gain.
•	Projects that contribute directly to a company's distributable profits.
•	To help with budget shortfalls, debt repayments or endowments (including funds to build up a reserve or surplus and loan repayments).
•	Retrospective costs. The fund will not reimburse costs already incurred.
•	Projects or activities that are primarily for the promotion of religion or religious belief. (Whilst religious organisations may be able to apply for funding, the project must deliver wider community or public benefits to be eligible.)
•	Project or activities that are primarily for the promotion of politics or political beliefs.
•	Projects used solely for delivering curriculum activity. (Schools or education establishments should ensure their project opens opportunities for the wider community).
•	Unspecified expenditure.
•	Costs associated with fundraising.
•	Any project where funding will be passported to other organisations (for example though a grants programme).
•	Organisational overheads or running costs which the organisation would incur whether the project was running or not (although Groundwork will consider funding support costs incurred as a direct result of running the project).
•	Campaigning or lobbying projects.
•	Feasibility studies.
•	Overseas trips.
•	Any activity that would be in breach of State Aid rules.
•	Broadband.
•	Business rates and subsidies.
•	Car parking subsidies.
•	Ongoing mainenance costs or ongoing running costs linked to capital projects.
•	Speed cameras or vehicle activated signs.
•	Speed bumps or other speed reduction measures such as speed tables, speed cushions, priority narrowing or chicanes.
•	Junction improvements or changes to road layouts.
•	Maintenance/upkeep of pavements, public rights of way or public footpaths.
•	The set up and /or running of community radio stations.
In addition to these restrictions the funding cannot be used: 
•	As a replacement for government funds where there is a statutory obligation to deliver a service or activity (for example the national curriculum or adult social care services).
•	Towards costs or projects that are already being covered through other mitigation schemes, compensatory mechanisms or specific funding related to phase one.
Eligible Expenditure
Grants are available to cover the following types of expenditure: 
•	Capital only expenditure – Funding can be used towards capital infrastructure costs, including the refurbishment of existing facilities, the installation of fixed equipment, new buildings and structures, enhanced access and landscaping. Work should be able to start within six months of an award being received and works completed within two years. A contribution of up to £1,000 towards legal fees on capital grants to enable grant security (eg securing a lease or placing a restriction on title) to be obtained can be included in the project budget.
•	Revenue only expenditure – Funding can be used cover running costs, staffing and project delivery costs. Revenue grant awards are available for up to a maximum three years in length. Funding is only for direct project costs, that is, costs that relate clearly and directly to the delivery of the project. These can include salaries, volunteer expenses, building hire costs and travel costs. In many cases project costs will also include less delivery-focused aspects such as administration, insurance and utility costs. Applicants can also include a contribution (no more than 20% of their total request) to cover a contribution to existing costs such as overheads and management costs (as long as the costs are linked to the project).
•	Mixed revenue and capital expenditure applications will also be accepted.
Examples of eligible projects/initiatives include: 
•	Improving pedestrian, equestrian, or cycle access not provided under statutory services.
•	Landscape and nature conservation enhancement projects which increase biodiversity (including pop up interventions such as skip gardens).
•	Enhancing or replacing sports and recreational facilities.
•	Improving access and enhancing public open space.
•	Providing enhanced or new community facilities.
•	Refurbishing/re-using historic buildings and monuments.
This is not an exhaustive list. Applications for any project which will enhance the quality of life and the environment of communities disrupted by the construction of HS2 will be considered. 
Priority may be given to projects taking place within one kilometre of the HS2 rail line. 
In some circumstances projects which have already secured match funding may also be prioritised.
How To Apply
There are no formal deadlines as this is a rolling programme. Applications are accepted at any time. 
Before applying, applicants are advised to read the guidance notes and FAQs available from the Groundwork website. 
CEF Local applicants must complete Groundwork’s online eligibility checker before completing an online application form. Applicants will be advised of the outcome within eight weeks. 
CEF Strategic applicants must complete Groundwork’s online eligibility checker prior to completing a stage 1 application form. Applicants will be advised on the outcome of their application within 16 weeks and if successful will be invited to submit a stage two application.
Useful links
Groundwork - Community and Environment Fund
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/national-grants/grants_hs2-funds/
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Enquiries
Groundwork
Suite B2
The Walker Building
58 Oxford Street
Birmingham
B5 5NR
Tel: 0121 236 8565
E-Mail: HS2funds@groundwork.org.uk

												

Birmingham International Airport Community Trust Fund

Fund ID:	S32116	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	01/07/2025	
Grants are available to local community groups and charitable organisations within Birmingham International Airport's 'area of benefit' for projects that improve the quality of life for residents.
Fund Information
Funding body:	Birmingham International Airport Ltd	
Maximum value:	£ 5,000 	
Application deadline:	19/09/2025 	
Background
Birmingham International Airport Community Trust Fund was established in January 1998.  A registered charity, the Community Trust Fund is operated by nine Trustees who are nominees of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Birmingham City Council, the Airport Consultative Committee and the Airport Company.  The Community Trust Fund enables Birmingham International Airport to invest in a range of local projects that benefit the community and environment. 
The Trust has awarded nearly £1.8 million since 1998.
Objectives of Fund
The Community Trust Fund tries to find ways to put something back into the communities that are most affected by the airport's operations.  This scheme aims to achieve a balanced approach in its relationships with the communities surrounding the airport, to monitor the environmental impact of the airports operations, and to look for ways in which that impact can be mitigated.
Value Notes
Typically around £100,000 is awarded in total each year. 
Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available. 
Grants of over £5,000 may be considered in exceptional circumstances. 
It is expected that grants will be spent within six months.
Match Funding Restrictions
Match funding may be required for larger grants. 
Preference will be given to projects which have a contribution from sources other than the Trust.
Who Can Apply
Community groups in areas that are most affected by Birmingham Airport operations can apply. A list of the eligible postcodes can be found on the Trust's website and in the Community Trust Guidelines. 
To be eligible, applicants must: 
•	Have a constitution or set of rules.
•	Produce annual accounts.
•	Be locally managed and operated.
Location
Areas which are directly affected by the operations of Birmingham Airport.
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding: 
•	Individuals.
•	Retrospective costs.
•	Organisations that have statutory responsibilities such as hospitals, clinics, surgeries and schools, unless it is for a project that is clearly over and above their core activities and statutory obligations.
•	Recurrent expenditure or running costs, such as salaries, coaching fees, rent, utilities etc.
•	Medical purposes.
•	Purchase of land or buildings.
•	General repair and maintenance of buildings, although a specific item of community benefit may be allowed, such as security or adaptations for disabled people.
•	Uniforms or sports kits for individuals.
•	Trips or projects with short-term benefits, such as events, performances or visits.
National or international organisations will generally not be supported, even where a project may have local benefit.
Eligible Expenditure
Funding can be used for both capital and revenue costs. The following are eligible for funding: 
•	Equipment.
•	Fixtures and fittings.
•	Specific items, including art.
The Trust Fund will support local projects aimed at any of the following areas: 
•	Heritage conservation.
•	Environment improvement, improving awareness of environmental issues, environmental education and training, encouraging and protecting wildlife.
•	Bringing the community closer together through facilities for sport, recreation and other leisure time activities.
•	Improving health and well-being through the promotion of healthy lifestyles and employment opportunities.
Proposals for projects involving the creation of a physical asset requiring ongoing maintenance must include a maintenance plan. 
The Trustees will give preference to projects that benefit the local community or a substantial section of it and not groups of a less inclusive nature.  The Trustees encourage proposals to take account of older people and people with special needs.
How To Apply
Applications are open and the deadline for submission is 19 September 2025.  
There are typically two funding rounds per year, one in the Spring and the other in Autumn.  
 
An application pack is available upon email request from the Trust's secretary. A postcode checker and guidelines can be found on the Trust's website.
Useful links
Birmingham International Airport Community Trust Fund
https://corporate.birminghamairport.co.uk/community-and-environment/community-investment/
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Meganne Gill-Swift
Birmingham International Airport Ltd
Birmingham
B26 3QJ
Tel: 0121 767 7448
E-Mail: Meganne.Gill-Swift@birminghamairport.co.uk

Calls and deadlines

Information on future calls is indicative only and may be subject to change.
Second 2025 Deadline
Application start date:	-	
Application end date:	19/09/2025	
Frequency:	Biannual