Geoff Hill's Charitable Trust

Registered charity 1067258

The Geoff Hill Charitable Trust was founded on 18th March 1997 by the late Geoff Hill MBE.

The object of the charity is to support or promote such charitable purposes to the discretion of the trustees. The grants are limited to within the local area of the West Midlands. Unfortunately, it was decided that to maximise assistance to local schools, hospices, hospitals, scout/guide groups, sport clubs, other charities or organisations that no donation will be made to individuals.

Geoff started his charity from personal savings and always felt that the success of his business the Geoff Hill Store in Amblecote Stourbridge was thanks to his loyal customers. In gratitude, he felt that he wanted to give something back to the community! Therefore, the Charitable Trust was founded to help needy charities and causes in the local area.

To increase funds Geoff organised Big Raffles and dances at the Stourbridge town hall and other local venues. He was awarded the MBE by prince Charles (now King Charles) in October 2004 as recognition of his work.

To date The Geoff Hill Charitable Trust has helped 1,827 different causes and has donated just under £1Million

The charity has gone from strength to strength, all donations are carefully monitored and hopefully improves the quality of the life within the area that we live. We try to help hundreds of organisations each year, giving grants from a few hundred pounds to a few thousand.

Any group, charity or good cause in need of funding can write to: - Geoff Hill Charitable Trust, 7 High Street, Amblecote, DY8 4DE