Roughley Charitable Trust
Could Roughley Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £3,000
- Where they fund
- Birmingham
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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roughleytrust.org.ukAbout Roughley Charitable Trust
The Roughley Charitable Trust was established in 1972 and is deeply rooted in Birmingham. Its mission is to alleviate local disadvantage, promote community wellbeing, and support arts, heritage, and environmental initiatives. Trustees bring intimate knowledge of Birmingham's neighbourhoods to their decision-making, favouring a flexible, relationship-driven approach. The Trust prioritises small charities that deliver grassroots impact, ensuring that funding reaches those who understand local needs best. Its funding character is responsive and focused on modest grants that can make a significant difference in the communities they serve.
What Roughley Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds targeted projects that address deprivation, health, wellbeing, social inclusion, and community development within Birmingham. Arts, heritage, environmental work, and gap-year projects for local students are also supported. Occasionally core costs are covered, but capital or emergency funding is not. The Trust exclusively supports organisations operating strictly within Birmingham’s city boundaries, with very rare exceptions for near-boundary groups that serve Birmingham residents. All funded work must benefit the local area and its disadvantaged communities.
Who can apply
The Roughley Charitable Trust supports UK-registered charities that are based and operate within the Birmingham city boundary. Priority is given to small, locally embedded organisations that understand the communities they serve. The Trust particularly values groups that are working to fill service gaps or enable new activities for disadvantaged residents. National charities, even if they have a local branch, are not eligible. The Trust does not fund individuals, animal charities, medical charities, or non-local entities. The Trust’s focus is on grassroots impact, and it welcomes applications from charities that are deeply rooted in Birmingham’s neighbourhoods.
What Roughley Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, animal charities, medical charities, or organisations that are not located within Birmingham. Capital projects and emergency funding are also excluded. Core costs are occasionally supported, but the Trust’s primary focus is on project funding. National charities, even with local branches, are ineligible. The Trust very rarely makes exceptions for near-boundary groups that serve Birmingham residents.
How they like to fund
The Trust’s trustees use their local knowledge to make flexible, relationship-driven funding decisions. They welcome unsolicited applications and prioritise small charities that deliver grassroots impact. Funding is provided for targeted projects, with occasional support for core costs. The Trust’s approach is responsive and focused on modest grants that make a difference in Birmingham’s communities.
How much does Roughley Charitable 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 Roughley Charitable Trust
Roughley Charitable Trust takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- 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.
See if Roughley Charitable Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Roughley Charitable Trust provide?
Roughley Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £3,000.
Where does Roughley Charitable Trust fund charities?
Roughley Charitable Trust funds charities operating in Birmingham.
Does Roughley Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Roughley Charitable 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 Roughley Charitable Trust?
Roughley Charitable Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically once per year.
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