Solihull Chamber of Commerce Charity of the Year 2027/2028
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in becoming the Solihull Chamber of Commerce Charity of the Year.
The selected charity will work in partnership with the Chamber and its members for a 12-month period. The partnership aims to:
- Raise funds for the chosen charity
- Increase awareness of the charity's work
- Create opportunities for member engagement
- Support positive social impact across Solihull and the wider region
Applications are welcomed from registered charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs).
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a member of Solihull Chamber of Commerce
- Be a registered charity or CIC
- Complete all sections of this application form
- Submit their latest accounts (audited or unaudited)
- Nominate a representative who can act as the main point of contact throughout the partnership year
Selection Process
Applications will be assessed by the Solihull Chamber General Purpose Committee and shortlisted organisations may be invited to present to the Executive Committee.
Completed applications along with your latest set of accounts (either audited or unaudited) should be sent as a PDF along with any supporting evidence or information.
Assessment Criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
| Criteria | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Impact on Solihull | 25% |
| Opportunities for Chamber member engagement | 25% |
| Fundraising Impact and awareness potential | 20% |
| Organisational sustainability and governance | 15% |
| Marketing and communications reach | 15% |
Deadline for applications: TBC
Start your application
First, your email address. We will email you a link so you can come back to your application at any time, and your answers save as you go.
Unfinished applications are deleted 60 days after they were last changed, or 30 days after the form closes if that is sooner.
Solihull Chamber of Commerce Charity Selection Process Terms and Conditions 2027
Solihull Chamber of Commerce encourage charities across the borough to nominate themselves to be considered for the position as chosen charity for a period of 12 months from March 2027 until March 2028.
A charity is defined as an organisation which is registered as a Community Interest Company or Charitable Organisation in the UK.
The charity must be a member of Solihull Chamber of Commerce.
The application process will involve organisations submitting an application detailing:
- The work the organisation does to support the community of Solihull
- The work the organisation undertakes to support the wider Greater Birmingham area
- Highlight any current links/campaigns/history of engagement with the business community in Solihull
The deadline for applications to be sent to [email protected] is TBC
The Solihull Chamber President and Vice Presidents will shortlist no more than four nominations from the applications sent.
Shortlisted organisations may be invited to deliver a 10-minute presentation to the Solihull Chamber Executive Committee followed by questions. The selected charity will be expected to attend key Chamber events, including the Annual Dinner & Awards, and actively engage with Chamber members throughout the partnership year.
The Solihull Chamber Executive Committee will vote (anonymously) for their chosen charity and the winner confirmed once all votes are counted.
The winner will be notified by email no later than TBC
The chosen charity will be formally announced at the Solihull Chamber AGM on TBC and published through Chamber channels (newsletter).