About Us

The Barrow Cadbury Trust is more than just a traditional grant-making foundation. Since its inception in 1920, we have supported local voluntary and community organisations working at the coal face of social justice issues. However, our efforts don't stop there. We aim to bridge the divide between local communities and policymakers who can make a difference. In areas where there are political blockages, the Trust works with think tanks, campaigning organisations and the media to shift the terms of debate or reframe the issues. Working in this way, we always strive towards realizing our core values: a just, more equitable society, free from discrimination and based on the principals of social justice for all.

The Barrow Cadbury Trust was founded in the West Midlands and much of our early work was carried out in and around Birmingham. The Trust supports many organisations working nationally and abroad. However, we have never forgotten our special relationship with the West Midlands and most of the groups we fund today are located in this region.

The Barrow Cadbury Trust makes grants to individuals and organisations working within our three programme areas: Young Adults in the Criminal Justice System; Inclusive Communities; and Global Exchange.

Some of the voluntary and community groups that The Barrow Cadbury Trust supports are featured in this website. Like me, I hope you will find their work innovative, engaging and inspirational.

Sukhvinder Kaur Stubbs

Chief Executive