The Charity's origins go directly back to Bishop Vesey, a native of Sutton Coldfield who persuaded Henry VIII to grant a Charter in 1528 establishing a Warden and Society (Corporation) to govern the town. In 1886, the town became a Borough and Sutton Coldfield Charities was set up, taking over the various Corporation Charities within one body. This operated alongside the Council. Before Sutton became part of Birmingham in 1974, the independence of the Municipal Charities was safeguarded, ensuring the continuing provision of benefits for individuals and organisations within the former Borough boundaries.
Grants are available for local charitable organisations within the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham working in one of the following areas: amateur sport, arts, culture, heritage and science, citizenship, education, environment, health or the saving of lives, relief of those in need and religion.
Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees.
