James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity
The James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity is a traditional charitable trust established in 1973, quietly supporting general charitable purposes across the West Midlands conurbation of England. Anchored in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, the Trust focuses on local philanthropy, funding work in education and training, health and lifesaving, support for people with disabilities, animal welfare, and environmental conservation or heritage. It operates without trading or fundraising arms, with unremunerated trustees prioritising tangible community impact. The Trust supports a broad range of activities, including project funding, core costs, and general charitable purposes for small to medium-sized local organisations delivering direct regional benefits. It has a multi-generational ethos, benefiting children and young people, elderly individuals, those with disabilities, and other voluntary bodies, with examples including community arts, outdoor adventure learning, and youth peace education. There are no religious restrictions and no single-issue focus.
What James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity funds
The Trust funds work in education and training, health and lifesaving, support for people with disabilities, animal welfare, and environmental conservation or heritage. It supports a broad range of activities, including project funding, core costs, and general charitable purposes for small to medium-sized local organisations delivering direct regional benefits. Examples include community arts, outdoor adventure learning, and youth peace education. The Trust focuses on the West Midlands conurbation, specifically Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities and community groups based in or serving the specified West Midlands areas. Preference is given to established local entities. There are no formal income thresholds, though the Trust favours small to medium-sized organisations. There are no religious restrictions. The Trust benefits children and young people, elderly individuals, those with disabilities, and other voluntary bodies.
What James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity doesn't fund
The Trust excludes national or international projects, large capital builds, seed funding, and emergency relief. It does not accept unsolicited applications, instead requiring direct trustee approaches via networks.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides flexible funding, including project funding, core costs, and general charitable purposes. It operates on a discretionary basis, with grants typically modest in scale. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is initiated through direct trustee approaches via networks.
How much does James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity give?
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How to apply to James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity
James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity provide?
James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity fund charities?
James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity accept unsolicited applications?
James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity?
James Frederick and Ethel Anne Measures Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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