Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust

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Typical grants
£500 – £25,000
Where they fund
Sutton Coldfield
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Online form
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust

Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making charity serving the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield. With roots stretching back to the 16th century, the Trust was formalised by Royal Charter to relieve poverty and improve the welfare of local residents. Its mission is to support those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. The Trust values compassion, integrity and local stewardship, and aims to fund activities that have a proven impact on hardship relief, social inclusion and community wellbeing.

What Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust funds

The Trust supports a wide range of charitable activities that benefit Sutton Coldfield residents and organisations. This includes education, arts, culture, heritage, science, religion, health, and the saving of lives. It also funds community development, environmental projects, sport and recreation, and work with children, young people, older people and people with disabilities. For individuals, the Trust helps with the purchase of essential domestic equipment, support for people with disabilities, education after normal schooling, and help for those with long-term health problems. All funding is strictly limited to the council wards of Birmingham City Council known as the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include registered charities, faith organisations, community groups, social enterprises and community interest companies. The Trust also accepts applications from individuals, including a school clothing scheme for low-income families. All applicants must be based in or benefit residents of the Sutton Coldfield constituency. The Trust prioritises those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

What Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund activities outside the Sutton Coldfield constituency. It does not support organisations or individuals based outside this strict geography. Activities that do not directly benefit Sutton Coldfield residents are also excluded.

How they like to fund

The Trust makes grants to both organisations and individuals. Individual grant applications are managed by an external provider. The Grants Committee meets regularly to consider applications. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications.

How much does Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust give?

Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust runs 4 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

£500 – £25,000

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 29 sourced facts

Almshouse ApplicationsCurrently closed
  • By invitation only
Grants for IndividualsOpen to applications
  • Two-stage process
Grants for Organisations
  • 8 rounds a year
Grants for School ClothingRolling applications
  • Decisions in ~4 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 Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't

Where they fund
Sutton Coldfield
Costs they'll cover
Equipment

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
DisabilityOlder peopleHealthPoverty & hardshipChildren & youth

How to apply to Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust

Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust takes applications via online form.

  • Published programme route: by invitation only.
  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

What Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust's application asks

We hold the question from Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.

Question 1

Organisational Grants - Application Guidance and Questions.docx

How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust provide?

Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £25,000.

Where does Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust fund charities?

Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust funds charities operating in Sutton Coldfield.

Does Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust?

Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: by invitation only.

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