Norton Foundation

The Norton Foundation is a UK-based charitable trust dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people under 25, primarily in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, and Warwickshire, by funding education, vocational training, health, disability support, poverty relief, housing, accommodation, and amateur sports. Rooted in a commitment to long-term personal development and wellbeing, it supports both individuals in need and organizations through practical interventions like clothing, equipment, household goods, entry-to-employment aid, and personal growth opportunities. Its distinctive approach blends responsive grants to individuals (often via trusted intermediaries) with organizational project funding, including minor capital for equipment and buildings, and major capital investments every five years for transformative infrastructure such as youth centres and training facilities—requiring the foundation's name in new facility titles.

It prioritizes projects demonstrating tangible, lasting impact on disadvantaged youth, with a history of substantial awards to local groups like the Norton Youth Room, Depot Youth Centre, and Scouts branches. Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities and community groups (small to medium-sized, grassroots, or volunteer-led), with no strict income thresholds or organizational base restrictions, provided beneficiaries or activities serve the target region. Unsolicited applications are welcomed.

Grants typically range from £50–£10,000 for projects and minor capital (individuals: £50–£500), with major capital up to £250,000. Organizations apply quarterly via official forms with financials and proposals; individuals monthly through sponsors. No fixed deadlines—check website for updates and five-year major grant announcements. Exclusions include medical purposes and non-project core costs, setting it apart through its youth-centric geographic focus, dual individual/organizational model, and periodic high-impact capital cycle.