Grantham Yorke Trust
Could Grantham Yorke Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Phone first
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Grantham Yorke Trust
The Grantham Yorke Trust is a UK charitable trust established under a Charity Commission Scheme in the mid-1970s and updated in later years. It is dedicated to promoting the education, physical and social development, rehabilitation, and recreational pursuits of young people under 25 in need, primarily within the former West Midlands Metropolitan County. Rooted in values of equity, opportunity, and youth empowerment, the Trust addresses educational disadvantage and social exclusion by providing practical financial and developmental support to broaden life chances, especially at key transitions like leaving school or entering employment.
What Grantham Yorke Trust funds
The Trust funds projects and core activities supporting disadvantaged youth, including educational costs, mentoring, vocational training, social inclusion, mental health initiatives, recreational pursuits, rehabilitation, and emergency aid. It backs a spectrum of interventions, from personal growth and integration activities to multi-year programmes, delivered by charities aiding vulnerable young people at risk of exclusion. All funded work must benefit young people under 25 in need within the former West Midlands Metropolitan County, specifically Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, or Wolverhampton.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups operating exclusively in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, or Wolverhampton. There are no income thresholds or religious restrictions; small grassroots groups and larger regional organisations are equally welcome. The Trust exclusively targets youth under 25 in this region, prioritising those in need.
What Grantham Yorke Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-youth causes, out-of-area work, or projects that benefit trustees. It avoids large-scale capital builds, focusing instead on practical equity and direct interventions.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides flexible, needs-based grant-making, supporting both core costs and project costs. It welcomes unsolicited applications and considers multi-year programmes. Funding is delivered through a straightforward process, with decisions made at regular intervals.
How much does Grantham Yorke Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Grantham Yorke Trust
Grantham Yorke Trust takes applications via phone first.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- 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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Grantham Yorke Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE GRANTHAM YORKE TRUST, charity number 228466.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Grantham Yorke Trust provide?
Grantham Yorke Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does Grantham Yorke Trust fund charities?
Grantham Yorke Trust funds charities operating in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley.
Does Grantham Yorke Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Grantham Yorke 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 Grantham Yorke Trust?
Grantham Yorke Trust takes applications via phone first. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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