George Henry Collins Charity
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £500
- Where they fund
- Birmingham, Dudley, West Midlands
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout George Henry Collins Charity
The George Henry Collins Charity, established in 1967, is a grant-maker governed by five trustees. Its mission is to relieve illness, infirmity, old age, and loneliness through practical support for charitable organisations. The charity prioritises direct interventions that enhance wellbeing for vulnerable groups, operating with a conservative, strategic ethos focused on tangible community impact via grassroots initiatives. It has a strong Birmingham focus, working within a 25-mile radius of the city and also in Dudley and the wider West Midlands. The charity values small, locally rooted organisations and considers core costs and small revenue grants for established projects with clear beneficiary links.
What George Henry Collins Charity funds
The charity funds projects addressing health challenges, disabilities, isolation, and age-related needs. Supported activities include befriending services, disability support, youth development, bereavement aid, and outdoor programmes for the underserved. It has a strong Birmingham focus, working within a 25-mile radius of the city and also in Dudley and the wider West Midlands. Core costs and small revenue grants are considered, but only for established projects with clear beneficiary links.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK registered charities or voluntary bodies based and operating within the specified West Midlands area. The charity prefers small, locally rooted organisations with an operational track record. New charities without a history of activity are excluded. Beneficiary groups include older people, those with poor health or disabilities, disadvantaged children and young people, carers, and isolated individuals.
What George Henry Collins Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not support capital or seed funding, nor does it fund work outside its geographic area. It does not impose religious restrictions on applicants.
How they like to fund
The charity considers core costs and small revenue grants for established projects. It welcomes unsolicited approaches and positions itself as a key partner for modest, mission-aligned health and isolation relief in Birmingham's communities.
How much does George Henry Collins Charity give?
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When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to George Henry Collins Charity
George Henry Collins Charity takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 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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George Henry Collins Charity on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE GEORGE HENRY COLLINS CHARITY, charity number 212268.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does George Henry Collins Charity provide?
George Henry Collins Charity typically provides grants of £250 - £500.
Where does George Henry Collins Charity fund charities?
George Henry Collins Charity funds charities operating in Birmingham, Dudley, West Midlands.
Does George Henry Collins Charity accept unsolicited applications?
George Henry Collins Charity 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 George Henry Collins Charity?
George Henry Collins Charity takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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