Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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swbh.nhs.ukAbout Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities, operating as Your City & Metropolitan Hospitals Charity, is an independent charity closely aligned with the Trust's network of hospitals and over 150 community partners. Its mission is to enhance patient experiences and improve health outcomes, acting as a catalyst for positive change beyond statutory NHS funding. Core values of inclusion, community, innovation, partnership and resilience guide its work. The Charity invests across four priority themes, blending arts, culture and health innovation with deep local embedment to create welcoming environments, develop skills, advance research and strengthen community health.
What Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities funds
The Charity supports four priority themes: infrastructure improvements such as art, gardens and space upgrades; education and training for workforce skills and youth employability; innovation in areas like cardiology, diabetes and neurology; and community resilience focusing on health equity and outreach in maternity, neonatal, cancer, dementia and palliative care. Work includes collaborative projects that amplify NHS services, such as partnerships with Arts Council and community-based clinics. Funding covers projects, equipment, research pilots and outreach activities across Sandwell, North-West Birmingham and surrounding areas, with some reach through Trust-linked programmes.
Who can apply
The Charity works with aligned charities, NHS partners and community groups of any size that demonstrate strong governance and co-delivery capacity. Priority is given to organisations operating within the Trust's catchment area. Beneficiaries include children, families, older adults and diverse populations across Sandwell, North-West Birmingham and surrounding areas. The Charity favours groups that can collaboratively enhance NHS services and improve health outcomes for local communities.
What Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities doesn't fund
The Charity does not fund core salaries or unrestricted revenue. They also do not accept unsolicited applications, instead preferring to work through established partnerships and invitation-based approaches.
How they like to fund
The Charity funds through collaborative partnerships rather than open application rounds. They prefer to work with aligned organisations that share strong governance and co-delivery capacity, prioritising the Trust catchment area. Funding is directed towards projects that enhance NHS services, covering equipment, research pilots, infrastructure improvements and community outreach. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; initial contact is typically via phone enquiry for ad hoc discussions.
How much does Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities 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.
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How to apply to Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities provide?
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.
Where does Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities fund charities?
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities accept unsolicited applications?
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities?
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Charities 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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