Who Funds What? Typical grant size. Trust Name (contact details) Baron Davenport s Charity

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1 Who Funds What? Trust Name (contact details) Baron Davenport s Charity enquiries@barondavenportschari ty.org rity.org Typical grant size About the Trust Criteria/ Restrictions Types of projects/activity previously funded The Trust makes grants to children s organisations and to almshouses, hospices and residential homes for older people. The Trust also supports individuals. The Charity s present annual income is around 1m The Charity s area of benefit is Birmingham and West Midland counties not extending 60 miles from Birmingham Town Hall. Can only apply once a year. Almshouses, hospices and residential homes for older people. Organisations working for the benefit of children/young people. Individual women including widows, divorcees, single mothers and fatherless children. The Bernard Piggott Trust Streetsbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3PL The Trust makes grants to Church of England, Church of Wales, educational, medical, elderly and youth organisations. Organisations in Birmingham and North Wales only. Does not make grants to individuals. Further grants cannot be considered in less than two years. Accommodation and housing/ Education and training/ The advancement of health or saving lives/ Religious activities /Conservation and heritage. Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund enquiries@bhsf.co.uk Gamgee House, 2 Darnley Road, Birmingham, B16 8TE Average grant 1,000 30,000-40,000 given per year. Aims to maintain an efficient convalescence service and provide comfort and amenities for patients or staff in hospitals and medical charities. Also assists medical research, One-off grants available. Priority to Charities in or benefiting the Midlands. The Trust will consider funding in health / speech therapy /scholarships / building services / information technology and computers / publishing and printing / health professional bodies The Bryant Trust admin@bryanttrust.org.uk 1,000 (range between 500-3,000) Wide-ranging interests including addressing special needs, deprivation and disadvantage, fostering health and wellbeing and a greater engagement with the arts and heritage grant giving in the small grants scheme totalled 78,500 The Trust does not support requests from individuals or from large national charities even when based in Birmingham unless they have separate local accounts. Community projects/ Community projects based on places of worship/ Disability and Special needs / Education /Environmental and Heritage projects / Health and Wellbeing / The Arts / Vulnerable groups / Young people.

2 Cadbury Foundation The Cadbury Foundation, Cadbury House, Uxbridge Business Park, Uxbridge UB8 1DH It is a corporate foundation working under charity commission guidelinesnow funded by Kraft Foods. Founded on belief that making a positive difference in our local community is not only good news for the community but also good for business. No grants for individuals, travel or leisure projects or for building or refurbishment. Projects should encourage participation of Cadbury's colleagues, if not already involved. Employability / enterprise / the environment / London 2012 /health and welfare in Birmingham, Sheffield, Bristol and London (focusing on Hackney and Uxbridge). Charles Brotherton Turst admin@charlesbrothertontrust.c om The Cole Charitable Trust thecoletrust@gmail.com Dickens Charitable Trust Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1TH Encourages young people to improve their lives by taking advantage of educational opportunities and recreational activities. Also works to improve the standard of living of the elderly and disabled people and relieve the suffering caused by illness. Max value 1,000 Total grants value ,150 Max value 1,000 Grant for small and local organisations undertaking projects for general charitable purposes. The trust gives grants for voluntary and community organisations in and around Birmingham undertaking projects in the fields of medicine, education and the arts. Grants to organisations based in Liverpool, Bebington, York, Wakefield, Leeds and Birmingham. Will not give grants to individuals. Do not support large building appeals, animal charities, research or further education. Eligible areas: greater Birmingham, Cambridgeshire and Kent. Not specified Children and young people / elderly people and disabled people/ education and training / advancement of health Social welfare/ housing/homelessness / health / community and environmental development / opportunities for young people / /personal or community empowerment. Education and training/ arts, culture, heritage / science/ children and young people / advancements of health / support to people with disabilities and elderly people. Douglas Turner Trust timpatrickson@hotmail.co.uk General charitable purposes at the trustees' discretion Must be organisations in the West Midlands, funding not available for individuals The elderly/ medical research/ young people / environment and heritage / Church work / the Arts / work in the community / social support / International Aid / hospices

3 Edward and Dorothy Cadbury Trust ESF Community Grants Eveson Charitable Trust West Midlands The Eveson Charitable Trust, 45 Park road, Gloucester, GL1 1LP Fair Share Trust - Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, North Solihull Funding body Birmingham and Black Country Community Foundationdawn.carr@bbccf.org.uk Range between 500 and 2,500 Up to 12,000 Max 15,000 Focuses on social welfare, music, nature, education and training. Founded on Quaker values of simplicity, equality, justice, peace and care of the environment. Grants are financed through the EU and are designed to help people increase their chances of finding work. It isn't used to create new jobs, but to give people who are financially inactive or unemployed new skills and confidence in order to find jobs. Support for charitable organisations in the West Midlands that assist disabled people, people with mental health problems, children in need, older people, homeless people, hospitals, hospices and medical research. Community Foundation Network is responsible for using its local giving expertise to ensure the effective implementation of the 50 million UKwide Fair Share Trust (FST) programme, funded by the Big Lottery Fund Applications must meet public benefit criteria. Grants made on a one-off basis for a specific purpose or part of a project Must be a voluntary or community group working in Birmingham. Have a maximum income of 200,000; although priority will be given to those with an income of less than 150,000. Must have been running for at least 12 months. The Trustees are unable to consider applications for support from individuals and it is their policy not to consider applications submitted by charitable institutions on behalf of specified individuals. Financial assistance is available to community groups in disadvantaged areas of Greater Birmingham that have previously received less than their fair share of National Lottery funding. Arts and culture/ community projects and integration / compassionate support / conservation and environment / education and training / research A range of activities aimed at assisting the disadvantaged or excluded to move closer to the labour market. Activities to assist children and young people/ accommodation and housing/ health / elderly and old people / disabled people A range of activities that seek to build capacity, build social capital, enhance liveability- the physical space in which communities exist-and to improve sustainability.

4 Fidelity UK Foundation George Henry Collins Charity Tel Martineau, 1 Colmore Square, Birmingham, B4 6AA Grantham Yorke Trust Grantham Yorke Trust c/o Martineau Johnson,1 Colmore Square,Birmingham B4 6AA Taking an investment approach to grant making. Fidelity UK Foundations funds strong charities where they feel they can add lasting, measurable value. Relief from illness, infirmity, old age and loneliness through charitable organisations Support to people under 25 who were born in the old West Midlands metropolitan county area (Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Redditch, Sandwell, Solihull, Tamworth, Walsall and Wolverhampton). Applications from Birmingham and Manchester will only be considered for substantial projects- must normally have annual revenue in excess of 1 million and be applying for a grant of 150,000 or more. Grant for registered charities active within a 50-mile radius of Birmingham undertaking projects with general charitable purposes Must be under the age of 25. Applications can be submitted either directly by the individual or a relevant third party. Arts and culture / community development / education / health. Children /young people /elderly people / old people / disabled people Projects that assist, by way of education and training, the prevention of juvenile delinquency /the abuse of drugs, alcohol and gambling / the procreation of unwanted children / neglect or ill treatment of children. Grimmitt Trust admin@grimmitt-trust.org.uk Tel: Harborne Parish Lands Charity theclerk@hplc.fednet.org.uk Makes grants to charitable causes within the scope of the trust deed to encourage and strengthen local community activities Founded in 1699 as an almshouse and grant making charity. Today provides sheltered housing for elderly people within the Charity's boundary -Harborne and Quinton in Birmingham and Smethwick in the West Midlands. Also makes a small numbers of grants in Wednesbury. Not specified Must live within the Ancient Parish of Harborne and have a low income. Harborne/Quinton area :- have savings of less than 120,000 (including value of property) Smethwick area: have savings less than 90,000 (including value of property) Range of activities including arts/ working with people with disabilities / community development / employment/ overseas aid / famine relief / environment and conservation / education and training Elderly or mature disabled persons / sheltered housing for the Elderly / relief from poverty

5 The Harry Payne Trust k (range between ) The trust helps disadvantaged people. Focuses on the smaller causes where a modest donation could be seen to make a difference. The Trust now has assets of over 1 million Will only consider applications from organisations with a turnover of less than 1million. Will want to see audited accounts (unless a new group/project) Help for victims, offenders and their families / Alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation/ Care of elderly people/ support for disability organisations/ peace projects / community care The L and R Gilley Charitable Trust Tetstill Mill, Neen Sollars, Kidderminster, DY14 9AH Midcounties Co-operative Community Fund Values/Community/Co-operative- Community-Funding/ Near Neighbours Fund nn@stphilipscentre.co.uk Grant for voluntary and community organisations undertaking general charitable activities Max (N.B It is possible to be awarded more than one grant). Grants are available to voluntary and community organisations for projects that benefit local communities within the Midcounties Co-operative trading area. Funding to encourage stronger civil society in areas that are multi-religious and multi-ethnic within specific Parishes To bring together people of different faiths and of no faith to transform local communities for the better. Preference given to projects based in Devon and Birmingham. Must be a member of The Midcounties Co-operative. Must be a not for profit, third sector voluntary/ community group with an income of less than 200,000 (in the last financial year) and established for 12 months or more. Not a fund for buying capital items, funding a deficit, or stretching a hard-pressed project revenue budget, nor will it fund full salaries, or work already completed. General Charitable Purposes medical/health/sickness/disability The purchase of equipment /the costs of putting on a local event or workshop /staff costs / cost of attending a conference or event, which provides training for volunteers /activities that meet an identified need in the local community. Environmental, social, cultural, artistic and sporting / Community development / civil engagement / asylum seekers/ young people / parenting / crime and safety Norton Foundation correspondent@nortonfoundatio n.org Support for organisations that help children and young people under the age of 25 who are in need of care or rehabilitation or aid of any kind. Only supports those in the Birmingham area and the County of Warwick. The Trust will consider grants to individuals or families for a variety of purposes such as clothes, housing and holidays. Projects to help young people in need of support particularly as a result of delinquency, maltreatment or neglect, or who are in danger of lapsing or relapsing into delinquency.

6 Rosie s Helping Hands Grant mail@rosieshelpinghands.org Max. 1,500 Works to improve the quality of life and care for children and young people (up to the age of 25 years) within a 15 mile radius of Walsall in the West Midlands and Support Cancer Research at Birmingham University Will not fund large national charities or affiliates with income of over 150k A range of activities supporting youth groups / computers and toys for children s wards / children in need at Christmas / activities for children over the summer break / emergency costs for babies at risk Roughley Trust correspondent@roughleytrust.or g.uk Rowlands Trust nicola.fenn@mills-reeve.com gemma.wilkinson@millsreeve.com Addressing special needs, deprivation and disadvantage and fostering health and wellbeing and a greater engagement with the arts, heritage and environment. Gives grants for registered charities active in the West Midlands and Gloucester for general charitable purposes Trustees do not normally make Grants to National Charities. Sometimes offer a Grant to a local Birmingham Project with its own published accounts, even if the Birmingham project is itself part of a National Charity. Area-based community work such as church-based community projects / work with health and wellbeing /education / arts and leisure / heritage /environment Not specified A range of activities including medical, health, sickness / education and training / arts and culture / disability / relief of poverty / environment, conservation and heritage. Severn Trent Trust Fund office@sttf.org.uk Trust helps people out of poverty and debt with donations by the UK Midlands based water company, Severn Trent Water Limited. Individual applicants must have their water or sewerage services supplied by Severn Trent. Grants to individuals towards water charges, other household charges and costs, and to organisations for the funding of debt counselling / money advice for householders The Sheldon Trust charities@pwwsolicitors.co.uk ble-applications 3,000 Funding organisations in the West Midlands for the relief of poverty and distress in society through community groups. Funding is also available for special needs groups. The Trustees will not normally consider appeals for the cost of buildings. Trustees will not consider general appeals from National Organisations Organisations working to relieve poverty and distress in society/ community projects /special needs groups especially in deprived areas

7 St Peter s Saltley Trust bursar@saltleytrust.entadsl.com An educational charity giving grants for voluntary and community organisations working to further Christian education in the Diocese of Birmingham, Coventry, Hereford, Lichfield and Worcester. The work must be a partnership venture between the Trust and local project organisers, jointly co-ordinated and developed, Projects that forward the Trust s 3 main interest areas- continuing theological education of lay Christians, particularly those suffering disadvantage, strengthening Christian presence in Further Education and development of RE in schools. Sutton Coldfield Municipal Charities pauline.jon@suttoncharities.org harities.com Core priority to alleviate suffering. Provide benefits for children and adults coping with the impact of disadvantage, sickness, old age or disability. Must benefit residents of Sutton Coldfield. Grants given for individuals and organisations. Relief for those in need / education / religion / health / citizenship and community development / sport / environment / arts and heritage W A Cadbury Trust info@wa-cadbury.org.uk Yardley Great Trust Grant contact form on website: Small grants up to 2000 Large grants 10,000-20,000 (occasional max of 50,000) (total amount given each year 81, 047) Concern for the welfare and wellbeing of the inhabitants of Birmingham and the surrounding area. Belief in the continuing need for Penal Reform. The Trust works to fight poverty and provide high quality care for older people. As well as being a grant-making organisation is also provides sheltered housing, residential care, nursing care and home care. Normally awarded on a one-off basis. Trustees will consider applications for core costs as well as for development/project funding. Does not fund individuals, projects concerned with travel, sports, adventure or recreation. Individuals cannot directly apply for grants-referral agents (e.g. Neighbourhood Offices and CAB offices) arrange for application forms to be completed and forwarded to the Trust. Community action/ vulnerable groups/ advice, mediation and training/ education and training/ environment and conservation / medical and healthcare/ the arts (within the Birmingham programme) Not-for-profit voluntary and community organisations that work with older people in South East Birmingham especially to relieve poverty. Zurich Community Trust Local Grants Programme zct.grantapplications@zct.org.uk itytrust 100-3,000 Birminghamsmaller grant programmes 250-1,000 Grant for groups or charities that work with disadvantaged people in order to help them achieve a more fulfilling and independent future, moving from Will not make grants to individuals, for medical research, to statutory organisations, for animal welfare charities, Conservation or environmental Domestic violence /social exclusion / dementia / Support to older people and to young people with mental health problems.

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