Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, which strives to enhance the quality of life in Sutton Coldfield, has announced a record total of grants awarded to nine beneficiaries this month.
The Trust, which has been in existence for almost 500 years, offers a range of grant programmes to benefit the area and its residents.
Latest figures from last month highlight a total of £190,132 has been awarded to Walmley Gold Foundation CIC, You’re Cherished CIO, Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church, Boldmere Swimming and Water Polo Club, Maney Hill Primary School, Xpress-Yourself Dance CIC, New Hall Primary School, Walmley Bowling Club and The People’s Orchestra in April alone.
The funds will help towards several initiatives such as improving disability access, supporting mental health programmes in Sutton Coldfield schools as well as equipment costs and venue hire.
From October 2022 to April 2023, the Trust has granted a total of £492,167 to organisations and £9,557 to individuals across Sutton Coldfield, with plans to continue making vital improvements and helping those in need in the area. Based on these results, it’s clear that April has been an especially generous month in terms of grant donations.
Tina Swani (pictured), chief executive of Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, said: “It’s incredible to see the impact that our grants have on the organisations we can support. We’re dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Sutton Coldfield and these funds will help to achieve that for the entire community.”
Clare Haines, grants manager at Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, added: “We’re immensely proud to support organisations and individuals in need of funding. These grants are the core of the Trust, and the impact they have can be lifechanging not only for the groups themselves, but for everyone in Sutton Coldfield.
“Our grants work to support anyone who is currently a resident in Sutton Coldfield. For community organisations who would like to apply for a grant, it must be for the benefit for residents living within the Borough of Sutton Coldfield.
“Grants may also be awarded to individuals who have been a Sutton Coldfield resident for at least two years and are in need.
“Such grants may help with the purchase of essential domestic equipment, to help people with disabilities, to help people with long term health problems and to meet other needs.
“The Trust also provides school clothing grants, with application forms available through its website, and application forms can also be picked up from a local school where a pupil is a Sutton Coldfield resident. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Thursday 30 June 2023.”
