Norton Foundation

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Typical grants: Up to £10,000
Where they fund: Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Warwickshire
Applications: Accepted
Decisions: Quarterly

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About Norton Foundation

The Norton Foundation is a charitable trust that supports young people under 25 living in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire. Its mission is to help young people build independent lives through practical support for vocational development, entry to employment, establishing a home, and personal growth. The Foundation offers two main grant programmes: one for organisations (covering project delivery, training, equipment and minor capital works) and one for individuals (providing assistance with clothing, training, education and household goods). Grants are directed at young people facing disadvantage, with a focus on education, skills, employment, poverty relief and community development. The Foundation is not a medical charity and does not fund physical or mental health projects. Organisations may be based outside the target area as long as their beneficiaries or activities serve young people within the defined region. What makes the Foundation distinctive is its dual approach – funding both organisations and individuals directly – and its clear geographic commitment to the West Midlands.

What Norton Foundation funds

The Foundation funds causes related to youth, education, skills, employment, poverty relief and community development. It supports project delivery, training, equipment, and minor capital works for buildings and equipment through its organisational grants. For individuals, it provides grants for clothing, training, education and household goods to help young people establish a home or enter employment. All work must benefit young people under 25 within Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire. Organisations may have a headquarters outside this area as long as their beneficiaries or activities are based within it.

Who can apply

Registered charities, community groups and individual young people under 25 can apply. The Foundation prioritises young people facing disadvantage in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire. Organisations do not need to be based in the target area if their work serves young people there. There is no restriction on religious affiliation.

What Norton Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation is not a medical charity and does not fund physical or mental health projects or causes. It also does not support older people as beneficiaries.

How they like to fund

The Foundation offers two distinct grant programmes: one for organisations and one for individuals. Organisational grants fund projects, training, equipment and minor capital works. Individual grants provide direct assistance for clothing, training, education and household goods. Unsolicited applications are welcomed.

How much does Norton Foundation give?

Norton Foundation runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 30 sourced facts

Individual GrantsOpen to applications

£50 – £500

Online application form
12 rounds a year

Vocational and Personal Development Grants and Minor Capital Grants

Online application form
4 rounds a year
Decisions in ~12 weeks

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 Norton Foundation funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Financial assistance for young people under 25 in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire for purposes such as clothing, training, education and household goods.

Where they fund

BirminghamSolihullCoventryWarwickshire

Costs they'll cover

EquipmentTrainingProject deliveryCapital works & buildings

They don't fund

Physical healthMental health

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthEducationDisabilityPoverty & hardshipSport & recreation

How to apply to Norton Foundation

Norton Foundation takes applications via online application form.

Decisions are typically quarterly.
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Norton Foundation provide?

Norton Foundation runs 2 grant programmes — Individual Grants: £50 – £500.

Where does Norton Foundation fund charities?

Norton Foundation funds charities operating in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Does Norton Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Norton 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 Norton Foundation?

Norton Foundation takes applications via online application form. Decisions are typically quarterly.