Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust

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Typical grants
£1,000 – £2,000
Where they fund
Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Email application
Decisions
Quarterly

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About Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust

Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust is a grant-making trust rooted in the late 19th-century philanthropy of Sir John Middlemore. Its mission is to improve the welfare and life chances of disadvantaged children and young people. The Trust values direct, practical benefits and tangible impact, supporting projects that enhance inclusion, wellbeing and opportunities. It has a strong preference for funding small, grassroots organisations that are often overlooked by larger funders. The geographical focus is on Birmingham and the West Midlands region.

What Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust funds

The Trust funds projects that support disadvantaged children and young people, particularly those with disabilities, looked after children, young carers, and other children under 18 facing deprivation or challenging circumstances. For young people with disabilities, the age limit extends to 25. Supported activities include leisure, education, personal development, and bespoke support aimed at inclusion and wellbeing. The geographical focus is on Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region, including Coventry, Dudley, Herefordshire, Sandwell, Shropshire, Solihull, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Grants are typically for specific projects rather than core costs or capital expenditure.

Who can apply

The Trust welcomes applications from registered charities, unincorporated associations, community interest companies, and community groups with a constitution and accounts. It prefers small, grassroots organisations that are often overlooked by larger funders. Priority beneficiaries include disadvantaged children under 18, with a particular focus on those with disabilities, looked after children, young carers, and others in challenging circumstances. Young people with disabilities may be supported up to age 25. The Trust does not fund individuals.

What Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund political organisations, medical treatment or research, or applications from individuals. It also excludes organisations or projects with unrestricted reserves of more than six months' operating costs.

How they like to fund

The Trust makes modest grants for specific projects rather than core costs or capital expenditure. Grants are intended to provide direct, practical benefits and achieve tangible impact for disadvantaged children and young people. The Trust favours small, community-based organisations.

How much does Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust give?

Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 15 sourced facts

The Sir John Middlemore Charitable TrustRolling applications
Up to £2,000
  • Online application form
  • 4 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 Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

The Trust prefers to support small, grassroots organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people, particularly those with disabilities, looked after children, young carers, and other disadvantaged children under 18 (or under 25 with disability).

They don't fund
Individuals
The full exclusions list (1)
  • Political organisations, Medical treatment or research, Applications from individuals, Organisations/Projects with unrestricted reserves of more than 6 months operating costs

Good to know

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Focus areas
Children & youthDisability

How to apply to Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust

Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust takes applications via email application.

  • 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.

How it works

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust provide?

Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust runs one grant programme — The Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust: Up to £2,000.

Where does Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust fund charities?

Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust funds charities operating in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley.

Does Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Political organisations, Medical treatment or research, Applications from individuals, Organisations/Projects with unrestricted reserves of more than 6 months operating costs. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust?

Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.

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