We are committed to mitigating the negative impacts of operating an Airport in a densely populated region, but our ambitions go beyond this; we want to be a force for good by investing in the wellbeing of those communities impacted by our operations, many of which are in real need. Our ‘30-30-40’ policy targets investment into areas suffering from high levels of deprivation. We aim to ensure that 30% of all of our Community Investment, both direct and in kind, is directed towards east Birmingham, 30% towards north Solihull while the remaining 40% supports communities in other areas impacted by our operations.
Community Investment at Birmingham Airport
Applications are now closed. The next round of grant will re-open in August 2025 for the October round.
If you would like to apply for an award, please read the following and e-mail the Secretary with the information requested.
The Birmingham Airport Community Trust Fund makes grants from £500 to £5,000 to small community-based organisations. Core funded directly by the Airport Company and topped-up by any penalties levied on airlines breaching our noise limits, grants are awarded by a board of independent Trustees representing local authorities and the Airport Consultative Committee. Typically, the Trust Fund usually makes grants of around £100,000 each year and a total of over £1.8 million has been awarded to date. See how one local school benefited from a grant:
To find out if your group may be eligible, follow these steps:
First, click here for a list of postcodes within the Trust Fund’s Area of Benefit.
If the address from where your project operates is on this list, you may be eligible. If not, then we are sorry, but your project is not eligible.
Next, take a look at the following questions:
Does your organisation have a Constitution or set of rules?
Why this is important: The Trustees will need to understand your organisation’s Aims and Objectives.
Does your organisation produce annual accounts?
Why this is important: The Trustees need to understand how sustainable your organisation is. Even if it is a small project or a new group, you must be able to provide even a basic Income and Expenditure Account.
Is your organisation locally managed and operated?
Why this is important: The Trustees will not make awards to organisations which operate nationally or internationally, even where an individual programme is delivered within the Area of Benefit.
If you can answer ‘yes’ to all of these questions, your project may be eligible.
Next, take a look at the Community Trust Guidelines which will explain how the Trust Fund operates and how to apply. You are strongly advised to do this as it may save wasting your time and ours if what you are requesting is not eligible under the Trust Fund criteria.
Finally, having read the guidelines, if you believe your project is eligible you can request an application pack by e-mailing the Trust Fund Secretary at:
Your e-mail must include:
The name of your project or organisation
The address and postcode from where the project operates
A brief outline of what your project is about
What you are applying for funding for - you must be specific here; 'to fund our project to reduce social isolation..' is not sufficient. We need to know exactly what you would spend the money on
You are also advised to read our Privacy Notice .
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note we are unable to award funding for recurring expenses such as coaching fees, salaries, rents and utilities etc.
Our Nominated Charity - Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity
We’re delighted to announce Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity as our official nominated charity partner for 2025-2028. This partnership, chosen directly by our colleagues through a company-wide vote, reflects our commitment to supporting vital healthcare services in our community. Watch to find out more.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a leading, specialist paediatric centre, delivering some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge research to over 100,000 poorly children every year, from across the UK and beyond.
Every patient and family benefits from the hospital’s charity, which exists to make a real difference to poorly children during difficult times.
Charitable donations allow the hospital to be at the forefront of the very latest medical treatments and care, experiences and environments, ensuring patients and families receive the best.
We’re proud to be supporting them with their mission, so they can continue to transform the lives of children and their families.
Throughout our partnership, we will proudly participate in various fundraising events and volunteering opportunities, helping to spread awareness about this incredible hospital.
Our ambitious goal of raising £250,000 will make a meaningful difference and help transform the lives of some of the UK’s sickest kids
You can help by donating at bch.org.uk/bhx.