Important Update for Applicants

Applications have now been re-opened

We are still transitioning towards our new system, but we have re-opened our previous Salesforce system so applicants can still apply for the funding they need. Please look at our available grants page to view all available funding.

Sir John Crabtree OBE DL

PRESIDENT

Sir John Crabtree is a former president of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and director of Advantage West Midlands (the former regional development agency), who leads the review of Birmingham City Council.

He has been voted both West Midlands Businessman of the Year and UK Lawyer of the Year. A former High Sheriff, his voluntary and charitable contributions include acting as chair of Trustees of the Birmingham Hippodrome and the deafblind charity Sense.

Mr Crabtree lives at Crowle with his wife, Diana, and has three sons and three daughters.

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