| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, newspaper cuttings, minutes, accounts, funding requests and reports relating to Apex Trust projects in Birmingham and the United Kingdom. Funding source(s): Barrow and Geraldine S. Cadbury Trust, Southfield Trust. Applicant overview: The Apex Trust was founded in 1965 by former barrister Neville Vincent to provide support for ex-offenders seeking employment. Nature of support: The Barrow and Geraldine S. Cadbury and Southfield Trust provided a series of small grants to Apex to meet training, staff, catering and equipment costs, travelling expenses and other financial requirements of the Apex Birmingham West Centre in Selly Oak. Apex works closely with the Manpower Services Commission's Voluntary Projects Programme and the probation service. Minutes: B&GSCT 5821, B&GSCT 5999, B&GSCT 6063, B&GSCT 6109, B&GSCT 6170, ST 34/81, ST 40/83, ST 45/83, ST 24/84, ST 30/84, ST 49/84. Notes: This file also contains an exchange of correspondence between Anthony Wilson and Chris Waddams of the Shape Housing Association Ltd. that provides support for young people and the homeless. File organised by date from newest to oldest. File numbered '5/20'. |