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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 511666
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The Sparkhill Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 511666. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Solihull, Coventry City, Dudley and Sandwell and 2 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “To award grants to charitable organisations and causes based within the West Midlands Combined Authority (2016) (Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton), in order that said grants would benefit these communities and their activities.” Its charitable objects are: “To further the objects of the balsall heath church centre and for such other religious and charitable work for the benefit of the inhabitants of balsall heath, Sparkhill, and the surrounding districts in the west midlands.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £10.5k and spending of £9,846.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£10.5k
Latest spending
£9,846
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £10.5k | £9,846 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.6k | £11.7k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,497 | £9,155 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £7,988 | £6,962 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,393 | £4,019 |
Charitable objects
To further the objects of the balsall heath church centre and for such other religious and charitable work for the benefit of the inhabitants of balsall heath, Sparkhill, and the surrounding districts in the west midlands.
Where it operates
Birmingham City, Solihull, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton
- Trustees
- 8
What The Sparkhill Trust funds
The Sparkhill Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities 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 £41.7k in total.
How to apply to The Sparkhill Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sparkhill Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (sparkhilltrust.org.uk) 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 about The Sparkhill Trust
Is The Sparkhill Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sparkhill Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Sparkhill Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Solihull, Coventry City, Dudley and Sandwell and 2 more areas.
Does The Sparkhill Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Sparkhill Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Sparkhill Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Sparkhill 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 Dec 2025 was £9,846. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,342 a year.
How large is The Sparkhill Trust?
In its latest reported year The Sparkhill Trust reported income of £10.5k and spending of £9,846.
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