Norwich Freemen's Charity — grant history

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Latest income
£975k
Grants listed (FY2026)
65
Listed grants total
£846k
Accounts grants total
£838k

listed grants reconcile with the accounts totalextracted from its FY2026 accounts

Application guidance — from the funder’s own website

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What this funder supports

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Causes funded
Where grantees operate
  • Norfolk (46 grantees)
  • Throughout England And Wales (11 grantees)
  • Suffolk (11 grantees)
  • Cambridgeshire (6 grantees)
  • Throughout England (2 grantees)
  • Bedford (2 grantees)
  • Essex (2 grantees)
  • West Sussex (1 grantee)
  • Bristol City (1 grantee)
  • Central Bedfordshire (1 grantee)

What changed: FY2025 → FY2026

Grantees that appear, disappear or move by 50%+ between the two most recent filings we have read. A grantee “dropped” may simply have received a multi-year grant earlier.

ChangeGranteeFY2025FY2026
newAge UK Norwich—£50k
newTHE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EARLHAM—£40k
newTHE OFFSHOOT FOUNDATION—£28k
newTHE NORFOLK HERITAGE FLEET TRUST—£25k
newASPERGER EAST ANGLIA—£24k
newNORWICH SAMARITANS—£22k
newTHE SAW TRUST—£20k
newNorfolk Museums Service—£20k
upFareShare - East Anglia£6k£15k
upST. EDMUNDS SOCIETY£2k£14k
upTHE MATTHEW PROJECT£6k£10k
upReel Connections CIC£4k£10k
not listedSwanton Morley Parish Council£35k—
not listed33rd Norwich Scouts£35k—
not listedNational Deaf Children's Society - Norwich Branch£30k—
not listedTHE HAMLET CENTRE TRUST£30k—
not listedFIRST STAR SCHOLARS UK£25k—
not listedTHE BENJAMIN FOUNDATION£25k—
not listedBarford Primary School£24k—
not listedMovement, Mind and Motion Matters (M4 Group) CIC£20k—

Grants made, per its accounts filings

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RecipientYearAmountPurpose
Age UK NorwichFY2026£50kA project aiming to provide holistic and coordinated support for people facing life issues impacting their health, wellbeing and ability to work or contribute to the community
Earlham PCCFY2026£40kTowards the costs of a schools and families team
The Offshoot FoundationFY2026£28kFree filmmaking workshops for young people
The Norfolk Heritage Fleet TrustFY2026£25kThe provision of sailing experiences for young people
Asperger East AngliaFY2026£24kPost-diagnosis support for people diagnosed with autism
Norwich SamaritansFY2026£22kTowards the cost of a strategic review for a local Samaritans branch
The SAW TrustFY2026£20kThe creation of a microbe zoo - a large, immersive, microbiology exhibition
Norfolk Museums ServiceFY2026£20kFree entry to a local museum plus a community events programme, schools resources and new displays
The ForumFY2026£19kYouth Hub provision at the Norfolk Deaf Festival
Toy Like Me CICFY2026£19kA playful events group for deaf children and children of deaf adults aged 0 - 7 years old with their parents/carers
Community Chaplaincy NorfolkFY2026£18kRecruitment and training costs to secure additional volunteer mentors to support prison leavers
The Harleston Sancroft AcademyFY2026£17kTowards the cost of modern stage lighting for a school stage which is also used by the community
The Garage TrustFY2026£17kThe provision of new technical equipment at a local training and performance centre
The Country TrustFY2026£17kA food discovery programme for disadvantaged children
Social Moments EnterpriseFY2026£16kTowards the cost of a social shop coordinator supporting families with food education
Banham Baby & Toddler GroupFY2026£16kBaby café and wellbeing events for a parent and toddler group
Hear for NorfolkFY2026£15kTowards the cost of a mobile hearing assessment and ear care unit
The Common LotFY2026£15kTowards the cost of a community skill sharing hub
University of East AngliaFY2026£15kTowards the cost of a clinical anatomy suite
FareShare - East AngliaFY2026£15kThe distribution of surplus food to charities supporting people experiencing hardship in North east Norfolk
Sprowston Youth Engagement ProjectFY2026£15kStructured, practical learning for young people excluded from school, home schooled or struggling to engage in mainstream education
Broadland High Ormiston AcademyFY2026£15kTowards the cost of stage lighting for a high school
St. Edmunds SocietyFY2026£14kStructured, skill-building summer activities for young people
Keeping AbreastFY2026£14kSupport for those considering or undergoing breast reconstruction
The Autumn Festival of NorfolkFY2026£13kFree and subsidised tickets to an arts festival
The Feed FoundationFY2026£13kThe provision of 1:1 Support sessions at a community hub
Frozen LightFY2026£13kTowards a sensory studio for a theatre company working with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities
Great Yarmouth Centre for Community WritingFY2026£11kThe provision of creative writing workshops in Great Yarmouth
TimeNorfolkFY2026£11kTowards core costs for an organisation support people who have experienced pregnancy loss
HubL Norwich CICFY2026£11kTowards an organisation providing a single assessment point assessing refugees, asylum seekers and migrants' level of English and advising the best class to attend
St. George's TheatreFY2026£10kSubtitling/captioning equipment for a theatre in an area of multiple languages and cultures
Unity Schools PartnershipFY2026£10kTowards the provision of suitable outdoor play areas at a primary school
Total EnsembleFY2026£10kFree live arts experiences and inclusive practical workshops open to all
Step into Tech CICFY2026£10kTowards the cost of Tech-athons for young people in both Great Yarmouth and Norwich
New East Theatre CICFY2026£10kFunding towards a Norwich Mystery Play festival
The Matthew ProjectFY2026£10k1:1 Support and group activities for young people at risk of being not in education employment or training
The Friends of Alpington VA SchoolFY2026£10kTowards an educational play fort at a school
Treow Forest SchoolFY2026£10kTowards the cost of attendance at a forest school for young people 'all but excluded' from school
Nancy Oldfield TrustFY2026£10kBursary fund to support water-based activities for people with disabilities
Norwich Arts CentreFY2026£10kTowards the cost of an awards programme for young people covering a range of art forms
Assist TrustFY2026£10kIndependence Support Scheme for people with learning disabilities
Stepping StonesFY2026£10kTowards the cost of a life-skills kitchen for people with learning disabilities
Eating MattersFY2026£10kEarly intervention counselling and dietetics for adults with disordered eating behaviours
Centre 81FY2026£10kTowards the creation of an independent living training flat for people with learning difficulties and those who are on the autistic spectrum
Reel Connections CICFY2026£10kRecord club promoting wellbeing
Norwich Men's ShedFY2026£10kTowards workshop supervisor's salary costs at a Men's Shed
Brundall Memorial HallFY2026£10kRefurbishment
Holt Youth ProjectFY2026£10kTowards youth worker salaries and related core costs
The Brook Street Band TrustFY2026£10kFree tickets to a baroque music festival and a community/family concert
East Norfolk Sixth Form CollegeFY2026£9kA range of dance and other physical activities for young people
ArtsTableFY2026£8kArts clubs for young people
Curious DirectiveFY2026£8kTowards the core costs of a Norwich-based theatre company
Nest Community Art CICFY2026£8kWeekly arts sessions for D/deaf young people
Limbik LimitedFY2026£8kAn outdoor community Theatre project
Norfolk Army Cadet ForceFY2026£8kSubsidising the cost of army cadets who are in financial need trip to the Normandy beaches
The Forum Trust LimitedFY2026£7kYoung people's involvement in workshops exploring the American presence in Norfolk during WWII
Musical KeysFY2026£7kTowards the cost of a weekly music/music therapy group for people facing mental health challenges
Get Me Out The Four WallsFY2026£6kThe recruitment of 10 volunteer parent ambassadors to support new parents suffering from, or at risk of suffering from, perinatal mental health condition
Star Throwers Cancer Support CharityFY2026£5kPost cancer support for lymphoedema
Big CFY2026£5kExercise, wellbeing and nutrition activities for people affected by cancer
FUSE Norwich CFY2026£5kSupport and skills development for those aiming to start social enterprises
Banham Village Community HubFY2026£5kFitness sessions in a community hub - open to all, particularly those with long-term health issues / sensory loss
English+FY2026£4kCore costs for an organisation teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers
Costessey FalconsFY2026£4kSupport for a young people's football club
Norfolk Schools Sailing AssociationFY2026£4kImproving the safety and sustainability of a schools sailing association
Swanton Morley Parish CouncilFY2025£35kAddition of a four person swing to the exiting Ability Swing
33rd Norwich ScoutsFY2025£35kFunding towards a new building for use by the scouts and the wider community
National Deaf Children's Society - Norwich BranchFY2025£30kA family fun day for D/deaf children and their families
The Hamlet Centre TrustFY2025£30kSpecialist pre-school education for children with disabilities and complex needs
First Star Scholars UKFY2025£25kA supportive educational programme for looked after young people
The Benjamin FoundationFY2025£25kRe-vamping a nursery garden for children with additional developmental needs
Toy Like Me CICFY2025£24kTowards the cost of a baby and toddler group for families with a D/deaf person.
Barford Primary SchoolFY2025£24kFunding towards high quality arts provision in the school
Movement, Mind and Motion Matters (M4 Group) CICFY2025£20kGroup physical activity sessions for children
The Country Food TrustFY2025£20kRunning a food discovery programme in three schools
into OperaFY2025£20kA pilot of a free, opera community chorus
The Church of St George, TomblandFY2025£20kTowards the cost of repairing a historic window
Winteron on Sea Gardening ClubFY2025£17kTowards subsidising trips for older members and attracting visiting speakers
Brampton Village HallFY2025£17kFunding towards the refurbishment of the hall
SOS Bus NorwichFY2025£16kFunding towards core costs to keep the SOS Bus open on Friday and Saturday evenings
National Centre for WritingFY2025£16kFree family days at Dragon Hall
St Matthew's ChurchFY2025£15kSaturday morning children’s breakfast and boardgames club
New-U Enterprises LtdFY2025£15kCreating a digital points system for a pre-loved clothing shop
Corpus Vitrearum (Great Britain)FY2025£13kFunding towards a compiling a catalogue of medieval stained glass in Norfolk
Norfolk County Music FestivalFY2025£13kSupporting state schools’ preparation for and participation in a music festival
ArtsTableFY2025£13kProvision of an after-school arts club
Smallburgh Village Hall and Playing Field CharityFY2025£13kTo provide accessible play equipment for children with disabilities
The Free SchoolFY2025£13kProviding playground equipment
Jurnet's HouseFY2025£13kFunding towards feasibility studies for a heritage project
CAST EducationFY2025£12kScience competition for young people
Step Into Tech CICFY2025£12kA technology based competition for 80 young people
Total EnsembleFY2025£11kProvision of a vibrant, participative live arts experience
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Young Carers Charitable FundFY2025£11kA two-night residential event for young carers
Thorpe St Andrew school and sixth formFY2025£10kFunding towards meals for girls on an international football tour
First Steps Norwich CICFY2025£10kResources and support for stay and play sessions
Royal Norfolk Regimental MuseumFY2025£10kOpportunities for students to work creatively with the collection and display their work
Tender Education and ArtFY2025£10kSpecialist health relationship projects in alternative provision settings
Royal Norfolk Agricultural AssociationFY2025£8kFunding towards musical performances by young people at the Royal Norfolk Show
Wheatfen Forest SchoolFY2025£8kEstablishing a Forest School for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
Norwich SchoolFY2025£8kTowards a maths symposium for children from State schools
Wind Energy CollectionFY2025£8kPreservation of a historic windmill
2nd Hellesdon Scout GroupFY2025£8kAn indoor bouldering wall and upgrading of outdoor play equipment
Norfolk International Language School CICFY2025£8kPolish language and cultural education and activities for children of Polish parents
Breastfeeding Support Norwich and NorfolkFY2025£7kSupport for a volunteer-led breastfeeding group
Sprowston Junior SchoolFY2025£6kFunding towards high quality arts provision in the school
The Matthew ProjectFY2025£6kFunding for a programme supporting adults recovering from substance misuse
Catton Grove Community CentreFY2025£6kFunding for a part time centre manager
FareShare - East AngliaFY2025£6kTowards the cost of re-distributing surplus food to member charities in Norwich and surrounding area
New Routes IntegrationFY2025£5kContribution to core costs.
Weybread Ocean Lake CICFY2025£5kTowards creating a recreational wildlife site for the public.
The Papillon ProjectFY2025£5kTowards developing and creating school allotments
Norwich Eagle Canoe Club LimitedFY2025£5kTowards the cost of female friendly kayaks, paddle boards and canoes
Anteros Arts FoundationFY2025£5kTowards costs of repairing a lift to enable access for people with disabilities
Treehouse Children and Families CentreFY2025£5kTowards creating a safe and secure garden for the nursery
Norfolk Community ArtsFY2025£5kFree/reduced cost access for young people to musical instrument tuition and group performance
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolFY2025£5kCreating a teachers’ network for the arts in primary schools
Curlous DirectiveFY2025£5kFunding towards core costs for this theatre company
Friends of Great Witchingham Primary SchoolFY2025£4kFunds towards playground improvements and new equipment.
Remembering Together CICFY2025£4kSupporting bereaved people through creative arts
Reel Connections CICFY2025£4kFunding towards a record club designed to connect people through music
North Walsham Atrium Sociable Community CinemaFY2025£4kFunding to enable subsidised tickets for a community cinema
St. Edmunds SocietyFY2025£2kWelfare and support systems
Hungate Medieval ArtFY2025£2kTowards the cost of exhibiting and celebrating Norwich’s medieval heritage and art
Your Own PlaceFY2025£2kCore costs towards helping those in financial need build financial skills and knowledge
MensCraftFY2025£2kContribution to core costs
Brundall Men's ShedFY2025£925New equipment and training for members
East Anglian Air AmbulanceFY2025£925CPR and defibrillator training in schools

About this data

This grant list is extracted by automated reading of the grant-maker’s own accounts PDFs as filed with the Charity Commission, and cross-checked against the accounts’ stated grant totals (listed sum 846086 vs reference 838267 (0.9% diff; ref=stated)). Recipients are linked to register entries only on an exact charity-number or unambiguous exact-name match. If you represent this funder and want a correction, contact us.