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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£586,560
Latest Expenditure
£373,250

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £586,560
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £373,250
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,558
Grants to Institutions £325,023
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£586,560
£373,250£373,250£13,199,267£760,9380 / 0
2024
£430,786
£370,6470 / 0
2023
£328,266
£368,4960 / 0
2022
£371,224
£341,6400 / 0
2021
£303,643
£309,5850 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

Address
Charity Post
PO Box 18605
BIRMINGHAM
B37 9ES
Registration Date
30 August 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
801975
Charity Number
801975

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Trustees

Catherine Elizabeth Chase Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alice Vanessa Welch
Emma Pardoe
PHIL SMITH
Philip Hynan
SARAH JILLIAN WILKEY
SUE DAY
TIM WELCH
Vanessa Anne Welch

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