The Trust has supported the advancement of education since the 1700s. In recent years, trustees have agreed a scheme to support Sutton Coldfield schools. The School Grant Scheme operates on a three-year cycle to ensure that all eligible schools can apply within this time frame. Schools are prioritisied by the date of the last grant awarded and the amount of grants provided over a ten year period. Grants are awarded to support projects and the purchase of items not generally statutorily funded.
The vitally important area of Early Learning is supported with grants to playschemes, nurseries, mother and toddler groups, Life Education Centres, who deliver health and drug education, and Sutton Libraries Summer Reading Challenge, which fosters the love of reading, and has been supported for several years.
