Noel Sweeney Foundation
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- Typical grants
- Up to £5,000
- Where they fund
- West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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thenoelsweeneyfoundation.co.ukAbout Noel Sweeney Foundation
The Noel Sweeney Foundation is a grant-making trust that channels resources into smaller organisations working with children, young people, homeless individuals and the wider community. The Foundation prioritises grassroots groups and offers flexible funding, combining financial support with a commitment to practical, community-led initiatives. Its approach reflects a belief in enabling sustainable change through partnership and local action, rooted in the legacy of its founder.
What Noel Sweeney Foundation funds
The Foundation funds a range of causes including youth work, homelessness prevention, education and skills development, and community development. It has a particular interest in supporting education for young people in construction careers. Grants can cover core costs, project delivery, capital works, equipment and salaries. The Foundation focuses its grants across the West Midlands region, including Staffordshire, Shropshire and Birmingham City, supporting work that directly benefits local communities.
Who can apply
Registered charities, social enterprises, community interest companies, community groups and unincorporated associations based in or serving the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Birmingham City can apply. The Foundation prioritises smaller organisations and may consider repeat funding on an ad hoc basis. Its grants benefit children, young people, homeless people and the general public. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
What Noel Sweeney Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund individuals, limited companies, sole traders or partnerships. It tends not to support larger organisations that lack a strong local connection to the West Midlands area.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers grants that can support core costs, project delivery, capital works, equipment and salaries. Repeat funding may be considered on an ad hoc basis. Match funding is not required. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible organisations.
How much does Noel Sweeney Foundation give?
Noel Sweeney Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 12 sourced facts
- Online application form
- 3 rounds a year
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 Noel Sweeney Foundation funds — and what they won't
The Foundation prioritises smaller organisations; repeat funding may be considered on an ad hoc basis. It also supports education of young people in construction careers.
Good to know
How to apply to Noel Sweeney Foundation
Noel Sweeney Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Noel Sweeney Foundation's application asks
We hold the 11 questions from Noel Sweeney Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Brief overview of your organisation (to include date established, type of organisation e.g. registered charity, what it aims to achieve, geographical reach)”
“Brief overview of how your organisation is currently funded”
9 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Noel Sweeney Foundation provide?
Noel Sweeney Foundation typically provides grants up to £5,000.
Where does Noel Sweeney Foundation fund charities?
Noel Sweeney Foundation funds charities operating in West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire.
Does Noel Sweeney Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Noel Sweeney Foundation 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 Noel Sweeney Foundation?
Noel Sweeney Foundation takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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