National Lottery Charities Board West Midlands

Welcome to the National Lottery Charities Board West Midlands Office

The West Midlands Regional Office (WMRO) is based in Birmingham, and covers the six counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands metropolitan area. Over half of the West Midlands region�s 5.3 million population lives in the multicultural metropolitan area. The West Midlands is one of the most manufacturing dependent regions and also has large rural areas.

By September 1999 more than �104 million had been awarded to 1,784 organisations across the region. Grants have ranged from �500 for vital play equipment for a playgroup to over �500,000 to a voluntary service council set up to provide support and advice to community groups. The average grant size is �140,000 for the main grants programme and �3,341 for the Awards for All programme. (See West Midlands Focus for more information).

Potential applicants can use the following services provided by the WMRO to help them submit an application:

• Eligibility checks - send your constitution/articles of memorandum/rules to the Regional Development Officer
• Helpline service - Grants staff operate a helpline service from 9.00am - 1.00pm, Mon-Fri for organisations to discuss eligibility, funding criteria and their project ideas.
• Information service - request copies of the Board�s literature or add your details to our mailing lists
• Signposting - we can put you in touch with local agencies offering advice and support.

For more details about the WMRO see the following:

• Focus page - what are the West Mids funding priorities
• Events page - details of briefings and grant announcements
• Contacts page - who�s who at the West Mids