Sheldon Trust
About This Funder
The Sheldon Trust is a family-run charitable trust dedicated to relieving poverty and distress by supporting initiatives that deliver lasting positive change for disadvantaged groups, with a strong emphasis on the West Midlands and young people across the UK. Rooted in values of compassion, community empowerment, equity, and long-term impact, it prioritizes smaller grassroots charities through targeted grant-making, fostering social inclusion, life skills, and participation among vulnerable populations.
It funds community projects and special needs support in West Midlands metropolitan counties (Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Wolverhampton); UK-wide youth development for 16-25 year olds, especially NEET individuals; and holiday activities for disadvantaged under-25s, with added focus on Greater London. Supported causes include poverty relief, disability and special needs, education/training, economic/community development, and holiday provision, covering project funding, core costs (including staff), essential refurbishments, and equipment for beneficiaries like disadvantaged children/young people, disabled individuals, the elderly, and community bodies.
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities with annual income under £1 million and unrestricted reserves below six months' turnover, operating in specified areas without geographic base restrictions. Typical grants range from £2,000 to £10,000 (mostly £2,000-£7,500). Unsolicited applications are via online form during announced funding windows—e.g., holiday grants April 2025-March 2026—with decisions in about eight weeks; check website for deadlines.
The Trust excludes capital appeals for buildings/vehicles, unrestricted support, and larger organizations, distinguishing itself through its unwavering focus on under-resourced groups, regional West Midlands anchoring balanced with national youth aid, and commitment to high-impact, front-line outcomes for exclusion-risk communities.
Eligibility Checklist
Funding Details
Writing your application?
Free guides on what funders look for, common mistakes, and how to stand out
How to apply to Sheldon Trust
Skip weeks of research. Write a strong application this afternoon — in your own words, with AI doing the heavy lifting.
Check your match
Describe your charity once and see how well you fit Sheldon Trust's priorities — scored on location, cause, size, and 3 other factors.
Draft with your AI co-pilot
Paste the application question and word limit. The co-pilot writes a first draft using your charity's real data and this funder's criteria — not generic filler. You edit every word before it leaves.
Review, refine, submit
Every answer runs through an 8-point quality check — clear ask, funder alignment, measurable outcomes, and more. You stay in control. The AI does the drafting; you make it sound like you.
Is Sheldon Trust right for your charity?
See your compatibility score and find similar funders.
Free · No credit card required
Similar Funders
Other funders with a similar profile and grant range.
Browse Related Grants
Apply to Sheldon Trust
Match, draft, and review — all in one place.
Free. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does Sheldon Trust provide?
Sheldon Trust typically provides grants ranging from £2,000 - £10,000.
Where does Sheldon Trust fund charities?
Sheldon Trust funds charities operating in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley.
How do I apply for funding from Sheldon Trust?
With Fundermatcher, you describe your charity once and see your compatibility score with Sheldon Trust. If you're a good fit, you can start drafting your application immediately using our AI co-pilot — paste each question and word limit, and the co-pilot writes a tailored first draft using your charity's real data and Sheldon Trust's priorities. You review and edit every answer before submitting.
Will funders know my application was drafted with AI?
No. The co-pilot uses your charity's real name, numbers, and impact data — not generic filler or templates. Every draft reads like it was written by someone who knows your charity inside-out, because it's built on your actual profile. You edit and refine every word before it goes anywhere, so the final application sounds like you — because it is.
Your next application could be finished today
Sheldon Trust is one of 3,500+ UK funders in our database. See how well they match your charity, discover similar funders, and find the ones most likely to fund your work.
Free · No credit card required
Apply to Sheldon Trust this afternoon
See your match score, then draft your application with an AI co-pilot. You edit every word — it just saves you hours of writing.