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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 246189
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Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 246189. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dudley, Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-trent City. The register describes its activities as: “Managing Trustees make grants, at their discretion, to selected TA Units based within the County of Stafford (including those Units in the geographical area of the former County of Stafford) and the Staffordshire Army Cadets Force for such charitable purposes as are calculated to further their miliotary efficiency by…” Its charitable objects are: “Income to be used in making grants to any of the existing units which are:- (b company 2nd battalion, mercian volunteers, territorial army, headquarters company and c (Staffordshire) company 1st battalion mercian volunteers, territorial army and 210 (Staffordshire) air defence battery Royal artillery, teritorial…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £13.1k and spending of £11.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£13.1k
Latest spending
£11.3k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingAmateur sportOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £13.1k | £11.3k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £14.2k | £15.4k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £15.6k | £9,981 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £44k | £9,040 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10.7k | £11.4k |
Charitable objects
Income to be used in making grants to any of the existing units which are:- (b company 2nd battalion, mercian volunteers, territorial army, headquarters company and c (Staffordshire) company 1st battalion mercian volunteers, territorial army and 210 (Staffordshire) air defence battery Royal artillery, teritorial army); for such chairtable purposes as are calculated to further their military efficiency by improving the facilities and amenities of training and service.
Where it operates
Dudley, Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent City
- Also known as
- Bilston and Lichfield Drill Halls Trust Fund
- Formerly
- Bilston Drill Hall Trust Fund
- Trustees
- 7
What Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund funds
Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £57.1k in total.
How to apply to Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund 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 about Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund
Is Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dudley, Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-trent City.
Does Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund give each year?
The register does not break out Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £11.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.4k a year.
How large is Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund?
In its latest reported year Lichfield and Bilston Drill Halls Trust Fund reported income of £13.1k and spending of £11.3k.
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