# Sandwell Libraries Federation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1182249 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182249)
- Latest income: £357; spending £84
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sandwell-libraries-federation

The Charity promotes educational, informational and recreational activities throughout Sandwell Communities, in addition to those provided by the statutory authorities, to increase social well being, social justice and to reduce social isolation. Creative activities are organised or facilitated by volunteers with children and families, some during school holidays, using libraries as hubs.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Sandwell Libraries Federation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Sandwell Libraries Federation reported income of £357 and spending of £84.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sandwell Libraries Federation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Sandwell Libraries Federation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sandwell Libraries Federation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Sandwell Libraries Federation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Sandwell Libraries Federation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Sandwell Libraries Federation?

In its latest reported year Sandwell Libraries Federation reported income of £357 and spending of £84.


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