# Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 700447 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/700447)
- Website: http://slbtbhm.homestead.com/HOME.html
- Latest income: £1,325; spending £1,212
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment, Armed forces / emergency services, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Sierra Leone
- Other names: Slbt (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sierra-leone-bicentenary-trust

SIERRA LEONE BICENTENARY TRUST offers young people in particular new opportunities to develop to their full potential.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,325 | £1,212 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,000 | £1,500 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,325 | £1,212 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,654 | £1,654 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,200 | £1,200 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote for the benefit of all the inhabitants of the city of Birmingham and surrounding areas, without distinction of age, sex race, creed or colour, or of political, religious or other opinions, all charitable purposes by the provision: (i) Of information, advice, guidance, training, cultural and artistic activities, and other educational facilities to individuals and charitable organisations; (ii) of technical and professional aid, support and other assistance to individuals and charitable organisations; calculated directly to assist the more effective working of charitable organisations in the said area.

## What it funds

Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, economic / community development / employment, armed forces / emergency services and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust reported income of £1,325 and spending of £1,212. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £6,778 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City and Sierra Leone.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (slbtbhm.homestead.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City and Sierra Leone.

### Does Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £1,212. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,356 a year.

### How large is Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust?

In its latest reported year Sierra Leone Bicentenary Trust reported income of £1,325 and spending of £1,212.


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