The Grimmitt Trust
Makes grants to charitable causes within the scope of the Trust Deed to encourage and strengthen community activities in Birmingham, Dudley,Wolverhampton and Walsall postcode areas.The Trust does not normally support national charities, CICs or social enterprises.
Activities & Mission
Makes grants to charitable causes within the scope of the Trust Deed to encourage and strengthen community activities in Birmingham, Dudley,Wolverhampton and Walsall postcode areas.The Trust does not normally support national charities, CICs or social enterprises.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £586,560 | £373,250 | £373,250 | £13,199,267 | £760,938 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £430,786 | £370,647 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £328,266 | £368,496 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £371,224 | £341,640 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £303,643 | £309,585 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Grimmitt Trust
What does The Grimmitt Trust do?
Makes grants to charitable causes within the scope of the Trust Deed to encourage and strengthen community activities in Birmingham, Dudley,Wolverhampton and Walsall postcode areas.The Trust does not normally support national charities, CICs or social enterprises.
How much income did The Grimmitt Trust report in 2025?
The Grimmitt Trust reported total income of £587k and reported expenditure of £373k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Grimmitt Trust?
The Grimmitt Trust has a program ratio of 63.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Grimmitt Trust registered as a charity?
The Grimmitt Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 August 1989 as charity number 801975. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Grimmitt Trust?
The Grimmitt Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Elizabeth Chase. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Grimmitt Trust operate?
The Grimmitt Trust operates across 5 areas, including Birmingham City, Dudley, Solihull and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Grimmitt Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Grimmitt Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801975.
Details
PO Box 18605
BIRMINGHAM
B37 9ES
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