George Henry Collins Charity

The George Henry Collins Charity, established in 1967, is a longstanding UK grant-maker governed by five trustees, with a core mission to relieve illness, infirmity, old age, and loneliness through practical support for charitable organisations. Operating on modest annual distributions of £70,000–£115,000, it prioritises direct interventions enhancing wellbeing for vulnerable groups in Birmingham and a 25-mile radius, reflecting a conservative, strategic ethos focused on tangible community impact via grassroots initiatives.

It funds projects addressing health challenges, disabilities, isolation, and age-related needs, benefiting older people, those with poor health or disabilities, disadvantaged children and young people, carers, and isolated individuals. Supported activities include befriending services, disability support, youth development, bereavement aid, and outdoor programmes for the underserved—past recipients like Shine Charity, Restore, and Woodlands Adventure exemplify its emphasis on local welfare efforts. Core costs and small revenue grants are considered, but only for established projects with clear beneficiary links.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities or voluntary bodies based and operating within the specified West Midlands area, with a preference for small, locally rooted organisations showing an operational track record; new charities without history are excluded. Applications are unsolicited via email (chrissy@georgehenrycollinscharity.org.uk) or post to the Clerk, including organisation details, accounts, project aims, and beneficiary benefits—no formal form required.

Grants typically range £250–£500, with rare larger awards for trustee-favoured projects, reviewed on a rolling basis at periodic meetings (decisions in months). Distinctively, it shuns capital/seed funding, religious restrictions, or non-local work, positioning it as a key partner for modest, mission-aligned health and isolation relief in Birmingham's communities.