# The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1193126 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193126)
- Latest income: £5,579; spending £19.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Warwickshire, Birmingham City, Coventry City, Solihull
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/elizabeth-way-charitable-trust

We prioritise helping those who support disadvantaged and vulnerable children and careleavers in the West Midlands.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,579 | £19.3k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £9,820 | £20k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £7,655 | £13.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £6,799 | £9,116 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> As per objects in deed û standard objects are :the trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital, at such time or times and in such manner to, or for the benefit of such charities or such exclusively charitable purposes according to the laws of England and Wales in any part of the world (objects) as the trustees may in their discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust reported income of £5,579 and spending of £19.3k. Over its last 4 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £61.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Warwickshire, Birmingham City, Coventry City and Solihull.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Warwickshire, Birmingham City, Coventry City and Solihull.

### Does The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £19.3k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £15.4k a year.

### How large is The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust reported income of £5,579 and spending of £19.3k.


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