Eveson Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- Where they fund
- Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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eveson.org.ukAbout Eveson Charitable Trust
The Eveson Charitable Trust is a regional grant-maker established under the will of Mrs Violet Eveson. It supports registered charities that deliver practical, frontline projects benefiting people living in the West Midlands. The Trust’s mission is to address disadvantage, exclusion, and hardship, with a focus on making a tangible difference to people's quality of life. It offers two grant programmes: a General Grant Programme for core charitable work and an Enhance Grants programme for training or consultancy support. The Trust is committed to funding only registered charities and operates strictly within its defined geographical area.
What Eveson Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds projects that support people with disabilities and mental health problems, disadvantaged or disabled children and young people, older people, and people experiencing homelessness. It also supports hospitals and hospices. The General Grant Programme covers core charitable activities, while the Enhance Grants programme provides funding for training or consultancy support. All work must directly benefit people in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, and Walsall. The Trust is a regional funder and does not support work outside these areas.
Who can apply
Only registered charities can apply for funding. The Trust supports charities of all sizes, provided their work directly benefits people in the West Midlands. Priority beneficiaries include people with disabilities, those experiencing mental health problems, disadvantaged or disabled children and young people, older people, and homeless people. The Trust does not have any faith requirements and is open to charities working across its priority cause areas.
What Eveson Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, non-registered organisations, or projects that take place outside the specified West Midlands area. It also does not support work that falls outside its stated cause areas.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides funding through two distinct programmes: the General Grant Programme for core charitable work, and the Enhance Grants programme for training or consultancy support. It welcomes applications from eligible charities and considers unsolicited approaches.
How much does Eveson Charitable Trust give?
Eveson Charitable Trust runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Two-stage process
- Two-stage process
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Eveson Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't
Enhance Grants programme provides grants of up to £10,000 towards the cost of training or consultancy support.
Good to know
How to apply to Eveson Charitable Trust
Eveson Charitable Trust takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: two-stage process.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Eveson Charitable Trust provide?
Eveson Charitable Trust runs 2 grant programmes — Enhance Grants programme: Up to £10,000.
Where does Eveson Charitable Trust fund charities?
Eveson Charitable Trust funds charities operating in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall.
Does Eveson Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Eveson Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Eveson Charitable Trust?
Eveson Charitable Trust takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.
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