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Funding Bulletin

October 2019

Information for the bulletin is compiled from a number of sources including Grantfinder,

and direct from funders themselves. It showcases just a few of the hundreds of funding

opportunities available for local community, voluntary and faith organisations.

Assistance and support is available with putting together your quality funding bid. Please

find the details below of who to contact in your area and get in touch to see how we can

work with you to help you achieve a successful application.

Contact details for support and further information can be found on the final page.

Please also let us know if you are successful in securing funding as a result of spotting an

opportunity in our bulletin!

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the City of Manchester with at least 50% of your beneficiaries in the City of Manchester. VCSE

organisations working outside of the City of Manchester, consultants, sole traders, statutory

bodies, private businesses and infrastructure organisations who become members of Macc aren’t

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LOCAL

Bowland Charitable Trust

Aims/priorities: The Bowland Charitable Trust offers grants to charitable

organisations active in the UK. The programme is intended to promote:

Outdoor and character-building projects for young people in the

North West England

Educational, religious and cultural activities and institutions

Who can apply? Any charitable organisations in the North West can apply

Grant amount: Grants tend to be in the range of between £1,000 and £20,000 with larger grants

made as the exception.

Application process: Applications should be made in writing

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time

Contact information: Tel: 01254 688 051 Email: [email protected] Post: Carol Fahy,

The Bowland Charitable Trust, Bowland House, Phillips Road, Blackburn, BB1 5NA

The Charity Service Discretionary Fund

Aims/priorities: Applications for funding are invited from charities, organisations and individuals

to assist disadvantaged, sick and infirm people and those living in poverty. Grants are available for

any charitable purpose to beneficiaries living within the Greater Manchester area.

Who can apply? Charities, organisations and individuals

Grant amount: There is no limit to the size of the grant that you can apply for however grants of

up to £1,000 have been approved by Trustees

Application process: An application form is available to download on the website


Contact information: Tel: 0330 1330 780 Email: [email protected]

Website address: www.charityservice.org.uk/our-services/small-grants-programme/

http://www.macc.org.uk/becomeamember

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.charityservice.org.uk/our-services/small-grants-programme/

Cinderella Charitable Fund

Aims/priorities: Applications for funding are invited from groups and individuals for grants to

support the costs of a holiday for sick and convalescent children whose family are unable to afford

to take them on holiday. Grants are only available to residents within the cities of Manchester or

Salford, East Lancashire, North East Cheshire, North West Derbyshire.

Who can apply? Groups and individuals. Please note individual applications must be supported

by a sponsor, such as a recommending social worker, GP or other professional person e.g. police

officer, minister of religion, person with professional qualifications like teachers, accountants,

engineers and solicitors, who have known the applicant for at least two years, live in the UK and

hold a British or Irish passport.

Grant amount: Not specified





Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund

Aims/priorities: The Greater Manchester

Trustees are particularly interested in the following:

Causes with which the Duchy has historical association such as Church livings, Estates etc.

within the boundaries of the three Counties (Greater Manchester, Lancashire and

Merseyside) and purposes which will benefit the community

Trusts, Associations and Institutions that maintain and preserve monuments, Estates and

possessions of the Duchy which prove to be of benefit to the public and local community

Organisations which provide care and support for the elderly, inform and disadvantaged

members of society

Community Associations that benefit local people

Organisations for young people e.g. Scouts, Guides, Cadets, Youth Organisations etc.

Support for educational initiatives that will have beneficial results for the local community

Who can apply? Organisations must be a registered charity and operate in Merseyside, Greater

Manchester or Lancashire and have a bank account in the organisation's name

Grant amount: A single grant will only be made to an organisation within a two year period and

will normally be between £250 and £1,000

Application process: The application form can be downloaded from their website

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time. The Greater Manchester Duchy Panel

considers all applications on a quarterly basis.




Website address: http://manchesterlieutenancy.org/lancaster

FM Awards – Cash 4 Graft

Aims/priorities: Cash 4 Graft rewards resident involvement and

volunteering time with between £50 and £250 to help get community ideas

off the ground. The awards are matched with the passion and effort of

residents and their neighbours who work together to create and develop projects and are available

in various areas of Greater Manchester.

Who can apply? Forever Manchester support smaller organisations with a track record of

attracting funding or a turnover under £150,000 per annum

Grant amount: Awards of between £50 and £250 are available


Application process: The application form can be downloaded from the website


Website address: http://forevermanchester.com/funding/

Ford Britain Trust

Aims/priorities: Ford Britain Trust is committed to supporting

the communities they work and live in. That is why they have

created the Ford Britain Trust in April 1975 to help fund the

education and advancement of their neighbours. Ford Britain Trust pay special attention to

projects focusing on education, environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and projects

that provide clear benefits to the local communities close to their UK locations, which includes

Manchester. The Ford Britain Trust particularly encourages applications from Ford employees, but

is open to all, provided that the qualifying organisations meet their selection criteria. Grant

applications supporting the following activities will be considered:

Work that has clear benefits to the local community / environment

Work with young people / children

Education / schools (mainstream)

Special education needs

People with disabilities

Who can apply? Registered charities; schools / PTAs (non-fee paying, state sector schools only;

independent/private, fee paying, schools will not be considered); non-profit organisations

(including small clubs and societies)


http://manchesterlieutenancy.org/lancaster


http://forevermanchester.com/funding/

Grant amount: Small grants for amounts up to £250 and large grants for amounts over £250 and

up to a maximum of £5,000

Application process: An application form can be downloaded from their website

Deadline: Small grants are available three times each year: 1 April to 30 June; 1 August to 31

October; 1 December to 28 February. Large grants are open for applications: 1 March to 31 July

for consideration in September and 1 September to 31 January for consideration in March.

Contact information: Email: [email protected]

Website address: www.ford.co.uk/experience-

ford/AboutFord/CorporateSocialResponsibility/FordBritainTrust/Overview

Greater Manchester: ESF Community Grants 2019 – 2021

Aims/priorities: A £4.9 million programme to tackle unemployment has been launched with

backing from the European Social Fund. The funds have been granted by the government’s

Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) in partnership with Greater Manchester Local

Enterprise Partnership to the WEA (Workers' Educational Association), an adult education charity

which provides training and learning opportunities for people at risk of exclusion. Over the next

two years, the charity will help thousands of people who face additional barriers in the workplace,

such as lone parents, improve their employability and gain permanent employment.

The funding can help all who are out of work but especially those that:

are homeless or at risk of being homeless

have low or no qualifications

lack literacy and numeracy skills

are lone parents

have disabilities, learning difficulties or health conditions

are women

are from ethnic minorities

are aged over 50

Who can apply? Third sector organisation run on a not for profit basis, including:

Constituted Voluntary / Community Group

Social Enterprise (Not for Profit)

Registered Charity

Community Interest Company (CIC)

Company Limited by Guarantee

Organisations need to employ no more than 20 full time equivalent staff AND have an annual

turnover under £1,000,000

Grant amount: Grants of up to £20,000 are available


http://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/AboutFord/CorporateSocialResponsibility/FordBritainTrust/Overview

http://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/AboutFord/CorporateSocialResponsibility/FordBritainTrust/Overview

Application process: Round 2 of ESF Community Grants for Manchester opens on 4 September

2019, more information can be found at www.wea.org.uk/greater-manchester-eligibility-questions

Deadline: 16 October 2019, 12pm

Website: www.wea.org.uk/greater-manchester-eligibility-questions

Heart of the Community Fund

Aims/priorities: Virgin Money Foundation are on a mission

to support community regeneration by backing people who

can make big changes happen locally. Virgin Money Foundation would love to support projects:

Run by smaller local registered charities. That means annual running costs of less than

£500,000

Working in the parts of Greater Manchester South (Manchester City, Salford, Trafford,

Stockport and Tameside)

With strong local roots

Benefiting the wider community

Funds can be used to buy materials and equipment, make improvements to a community building

or sports facility, clean up an area of wasteland or support an event. The money could also pay for

staff to run an activity.

Who can apply? Smaller local registered charities

Grant amount: Every two months three local charities can win £1,000 – with awards of £500 and

£250 for the two runners up

Application process: There is an online application form. The awards will go to the charities with

the most votes from Virgin Money customers and Lounge members.

Deadline: This is a rolling programme


Website address: https://virginmoneyfoundation.org.uk/grants-programme/heart-community-fund/

James Thomas Blair Charity

Aims/priorities: The purpose of the James Thomas Blair Charity is to provide support to older

people living in Manchester and Salford. The support may be of a financial, social or medical

nature.

Who can apply? Any registered charities or voluntary organisations providing assistance to older

people who live within the 32 wards of Manchester or 20 wards of Salford.


Application process: An application form can be downloaded from the website

http://www.wea.org.uk/greater-manchester-eligibility-questions

http://www.wea.org.uk/greater-manchester-eligibility-questions


https://virginmoneyfoundation.org.uk/grants-programme/heart-community-fund/

Deadline: Applications will be accepted: July 2019 to October 2019; November 2019 to January

2020; February 2020 to April 2020; May 2020 to Jul 2020


Website address: https://jtblairscharity.btck.co.uk/Grantsavailable

Jigsaw Foundation

Aims/priorities: The Jigsaw Foundation offers funds for

projects, which make a difference to the lives of their

residents and their communities. Projects must

demonstrate that they make a difference to people’s lives and communities in one or more of the

following areas:

Health and wellbeing and social inclusion

Employment, individual capacity building, enterprise and training

Environmental improvement

Sustaining tenancies

Financial and digital inclusion

Who can apply? Charities, resident and community groups, voluntary organisations, social

enterprises and partner agencies

Grant amount: Funding up to £25,000 voted on by tenants and entries over this amount will be

approved by the Jigsaw Homes Group’s Executive team.




Website address: www.foundation.jigsawhomes.org.uk/information-article/jigsaw-foundation/

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund

Aims/priorities: The Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund is a

registered charity and was established to promote, enhance, improve and

protect both the natural and built environment in the local community. To be

successful a group must:

Carry out positive work in the community and be of charitable nature and be not for profit

status

Be community, socially or environmentally focused

Based within the area of benefit

The project should offer / be:


https://jtblairscharity.btck.co.uk/Grantsavailable


http://www.foundation.jigsawhomes.org.uk/information-article/jigsaw-foundation/

Improve, enhance, protect and conserve the natural and built environment; or offer heritage

conservation

Promote or advance social welfare

Provide better appreciation of the natural and urban environment

Create a safe habitat for flora and fauna

Demonstrate lasting benefit to the community

Benefit all members of the community regardless of race, gender or religion

Be from an established group or charity able to demonstrate clear banking or financial

records, and not an individual or commercial organisation working for profit

Who can apply? Community groups and charities that are approximately within a 10-mile radius

of the Airport, concentrating on the areas most exposed to aircraft noise


Application process: There is an online application form

Deadline: Ongoing, the Community Trust Fund meets four times a year – January, April, July and

October

Contact information: Tel: 0161 489 5281

Website address: www.manchesterairport.co.uk/community/working-in-our-

community/community-trust-fund/

Manchester and Salford Medical Charitable Fund

Aims/priorities: Grants are issued to assist with the purchase or supply of activities, amenities or

items of a medical nature which are NOT supplied by the NHS. Grant beneficiaries must be

resident within the Cities of Manchester or Salford.

Who can apply? Charities, organisations and individuals to assist disadvantaged, sick and infirm

people and those living in poverty

Grant amount: There is no limit to the size of the grant that you can apply for however grants in

the region of £1000 have been approved by Trustees. Evidence of match funding from other

sources is supported.





Manchester Children’s Relief In Need Fund

Aims/priorities: The majority of grants awarded are for individuals. The Trustees award grants

that provide a ‘Relief in Need’ for children and young people living in the City of Manchester.

http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/community/working-in-our-community/community-trust-fund/

http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/community/working-in-our-community/community-trust-fund/



Who can apply? Individuals

Grant amount: Grants awarded tend to range between £50 - £500

Application process: All applications for a grant for an individual must be submitted by a

professional person on their behalf such as a Social Worker, Health Visitor, Teacher or other

professional as appropriate

Deadline: Applications should be submitted before the 15th of the month


Website address: www.reliefinneed.co.uk/childrens-relief-in-need

Manchester District Nursing Institution Fund

Aims/priorities: The majority of grants awarded are for individuals. Grants may be made for the

relief of people living in the City of Manchester, Salford or Trafford who are on low income and are

sick, convalescent or disabled, which are calculated to alleviate their suffering or assist in their

recovery.





professional as appropriate.



Website address: www.reliefinneed.co.uk/district-nursing-fund

Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust

Aims/priorities: The Manchester Guardian Charitable Trust is a grant making charity, which

makes donations to a wide variety of community based organisations in the Greater Manchester

area. The Trustees are particularly interested in the following:

Organisations for young people e.g. scouts, guides, youth organisations

Provision for the sick and disabled

Assistance for groups providing for the elderly and disadvantaged members of society

Support for educational initiatives by arts organisations particularly for children and young

people

Community associations

Organisations providing services for people in Greater Manchester

Who can apply? Small community groups with charitable aims that are based and working within

Greater Manchester


http://www.reliefinneed.co.uk/childrens-relief-in-need


http://www.reliefinneed.co.uk/district-nursing-fund

Grant amount: Most grants awarded are between £250 and £2,000


Application process: Applications must be made by post on the Manchester Guardian Society's

own application form and 13 copies in total should be supplied. Contact Manchester Guardian

Charitable Trust to request an application form.

Contact information: Tel: 0161 934 6190 Email: [email protected] Post: Joe

Swift, Clerk to the Trustees, Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust, Addleshaw Goddard

LLP, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester, M2 3AB

Manchester Relief In Need Fund

Aims/priorities: The majority of grants awarded are for individuals. The Trustees award grants

that provide a ‘Relief in Need’ for adults living in the City of Manchester. The provision of the

scheme gives the Trustees a wide choice in the kind of relief they can provide.





professional as appropriate.



Website address: www.reliefinneed.co.uk/relief-in-need

Manchester Wellbeing Fund

Aims/priorities: In January 2017, Greater Manchester

Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) embarked on

an ambitious programme of clinical service transformation to improve the mental health outcomes

for people receiving their services and to support the wider mental wellbeing of Manchester

citizens. Part of this vision for Manchester services involves building community support to

promote mental wellbeing (feeling good and functioning well) and support people living with mental

health conditions in the community. A budget of £1.5m has been allocated for the three-year

Manchester Wellbeing Fund, for community groups and GMMH service users who have great

ideas about how to support their communities. The main objectives of the Fund are:

to develop community support around people's mental health needs

to promote mental health and wellbeing

to challenge the stigma around mental illness



http://www.reliefinneed.co.uk/relief-in-need

Who can apply? The Fund is for groups and service users who are passionate about mental

wellbeing in their communities. It is designed to support individual projects rather than provide

core funding for organisations.

Grant amount: Grants of between £250 and £3,000 are available

Application process: Applicants need to first complete an Expression Form online. For grants of

up to £500 applicants will only have to submit an Expression of Interest.

Deadline: This is a rolling programme, applications can be submitted at any time


Website address: www.gmmh.nhs.uk/manchester-wellbeing-fund

Near Neighbours

Aims/priorities: Near Neighbours brings people together

from communities that are religiously and ethnically diverse,

so that they can get to know each other better, build relationships of trust and collaborate together

on initiatives that improve the local community they live in. There are two key objectives:

Social interaction – to develop positive relationships in multi-faith and multi-ethnic areas i.e.

to help people from different faiths and ethnicities get to know and understand each other

better

Social action – to encourage people of different faiths and of no faith and of different

ethnicities to come together for initiatives that improve their local neighbourhood

Who can apply? Faith groups, places of worship, partnerships of different faith groups, and

informal local groups comprising people of different faith groups. Secular organisations that are

working with faith communities. Projects must run in one of these eligible areas: Manchester,

Rochdale, Bury and Oldham.

Grant amount: Grants of between £250 and £5,000 are available

Application process: Speak to your local Near Neighbours Coordinator, Samra Kanwal


Website address: www.near-neighbours.org.uk/small-grants

Neighbourhood Investment Funds

Aims/priorities: Neighbourhood Investment Funds are

available to communities to make their neighbourhoods better places to live. £20,000 of

neighbourhood investment funding is available to every area (ward) in Manchester each year – to

help groups carry out events and activities that benefit people in their local neighbourhood.

Who can apply? The fund is open to established groups, voluntary groups and other community

groups, as well as groups of residents working together for the first time. School Parent Teacher


http://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/manchester-wellbeing-fund


http://www.near-neighbours.org.uk/small-grants

Associations can also apply if they have the support of local residents and parents and the project

benefits the wider community as well as the school.

Grant amount: Applications should not exceed £10,000



Contact information: Discuss your ideas with your Neighbourhood officer before applying, the

contact details can be found here: http://bit.ly/2knb6zW Email: [email protected]

Website address:

www.manchester.gov.uk/info/100003/people_and_communities/202/neighbourhood_investment_f

unds

Pennington Charitable Fund

Aims/priorities: Applications for funding are invited from charities, organisations and individuals

to assist disadvantaged, sick and infirm people and those living in poverty. Grants are issued to

assist with the purchase or supply of activities, amenities or equipment, which will improve general

welfare. Grant beneficiaries must be resident within the cities of Manchester or Salford.

Who can apply? Charities, organisations and individuals

Grant amount: There is no limit to the size of the grant that you can apply for however grants of

up to £1,000 have been approved by Trustees





The Rob Ferguson Fund

Aims/priorities: The Rob Ferguson fund is a programme that offers funds

to individuals and groups working in MSV’s communities and

neighbourhoods. This fund offers cash and direct support to initiatives that

improve people's lives and the places where they live. All you need is a great idea that connects

direct to Mosscare St Vincent’s customers.

Green up where you live – this could range from growing your own food to creating a

garden that’s worthy of a ‘Britain in Bloom’ award

Reaching out to the isolated and vulnerable – Like the elderly and young people living on

their own

Improve safety in your neighbourhood through an activity for young people that uncaps their

potential

http://bit.ly/2knb6zW


http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/100003/people_and_communities/202/neighbourhood_investment_funds

http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/100003/people_and_communities/202/neighbourhood_investment_funds



Improve health – through things like armchair fitness classes, a community boot camp, a

sports event or an outdoor pursuit

Bringing people together – it could be the old and young, it could be different community

groups. The end result is the same. Building a stronger, happier, harmonious place for

people to thrive

Tackle poverty – You can cook and eat healthy on a budget

Get skills and improve individual capability

Improve life chances or peoples wellbeing

Step up through employment, entrepreneurship and training

Who can apply? Community groups

Grant amount: Not specified


Deadline: For small projects decisions are made week by week, project by project. For bigger

projects a panel meets every month


Website address: www.msvhousing.co.uk/rob-ferguson-fund/

ARTS

The Granada Foundation

Aims/priorities: To encourage and promote the study, practice

and appreciation of science and the arts, including drawing, architecture and landscape

architecture, sculpture, literature, music, opera, drama, dance, cinema and the methods and

means of their dissemination. They welcome applications which aim to engage and inspire young

people and adults to take an interest in science.

Who can apply? Charities, voluntary groups and not-for-profit organisations

Grant Amount: £500 - £15,000 with an average of £3,000

Application process: Initial short out line submitted by their website.

Deadline: 30 October 2019


Website address: www.granadafoundation.org

Music for All – Music in the Community

Aims/priorities: The grants programme is intended to act as a helping

hand to projects and initiatives across the UK that seek to bring music to


http://www.msvhousing.co.uk/rob-ferguson-fund/


http://www.granadafoundation.org/

their community. The funding is aimed at groups that need assistance to fulfil their potential in

developing truly sustainable music programmes.

Who can apply? VCSE sector organisations and schools



Deadline: 1 November 2019


Website address: www.musicforall.org.uk

The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund

Aims/priorities: The trust has a number of grant schemes that support

capital funding for the theatres. These include:

Capacity building grants for the early stages of projects are also available to theatres on the

trust’s Theatres at Risk register

GDS FoH Fund for front of house lighting for small theatres

Who can apply? Charities and not-for-profit theatres

Grant amount: Grants of up to £25,000 for theatres on the at risk register, up to £10,000 for GDS

F0H Fund

Application process: An application form is available to download from the website

Deadline: Risk grants: applications can be submitted at any time. GDS FoH fund: 29 November

2019


Website address: www.theatrestrust.org.uk

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Hayes Travel Foundation

Aims/priorities: The funding is for projects which help

young people up to 25 years of age develop in at least one of these areas: education, prevention

of poverty, health, arts, culture or sports.

Who can apply? Local groups which operate or have an impact in an area in which Hays Travel

have a branch

Grant amount: Grants of between £3,000 - £15,000 are available





http://www.musicforall.org.uk/

http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/


Website: www.haystravel.co.uk/foundation/home.phtml

Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust –

Early Years' Preventative Work

Aims/priorities: Grants are available for work that will improve the life chances of some of the

most disadvantaged children (aged 0-3 years) by investing in early intervention and preventative

work.

Who can apply? Registered charities


Application process: There is a two stage process with an initial online application form



Website address: www.sylvia-adams.org.uk

Strategic Legal Fund for Vulnerable

Young Migrants

Aims/priorities: Grants are available to provide specialist level legal advice to vulnerable young

migrants.

Who can apply? VCSE sector organisations and specialist solicitors’ firms

Grant amount: Grants of up to £30,000 are available, the average grant size is £12,000




Website address: www.strategiclegalfund.org.uk/about/

The Toy Trust

Aims/priorities: The Toy Trust funds helps

disadvantaged children and their families to:

Alleviate suffering

Support children through awful experiences

Encourage achievement through adversity

Purchase vital equipment

Provide care

Bolster existing initiatives

Initiate brand-new projects

Satisfy basic needs

http://www.haystravel.co.uk/foundation/home.phtml


http://www.sylvia-adams.org.uk/


http://www.strategiclegalfund.org.uk/about/



Application process: An application form is available to download form from the website



Website address: www.toytrust.co.uk

COMMUNITY

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Aims/priorities: The project should focus on one or more of Skills, Employment

and Health & Wellbeing. Projects have to be run in former coalfield areas.

Who can apply? VCSE sector organisations


Application process: There is an initial eligibility survey, followed by a full application form

Deadline: Eligibility survey closes on 29 November; full application form needs to be submitted by

13 December


Website address: www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/

The Comic Relief Community Fund (England)

Aims/priorities: There are two types of grants available to

organisations whose work delivers on one of Comic Relief’s four

strategic themes:

Children Survive and Thrive: projects that support children under the age of 5 to reach their

potential and have the best start in life

Fighting for Gender Justice: projects that improve equality for women, girls and the LBTQI+

community and initiatives that help people affected by domestic violence, abuse or

exploitation due to their gender

A Safe Place to Be: projects that support people who are rebuilding their lives because of

homelessness or forced migration

Mental Health Matters: projects that support good mental health in communities, improve

access to support and tackle stigma and discrimination

Funding is available to help you develop your organisation through a Capacity Building Grant or to

deliver projects through a Project Delivery Grant. This new and exciting programme aims deliver


http://www.toytrust.co.uk/


http://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/

long lasting community driven change and we will work closely with successful projects to gather

learning from the programme to share widely.

Who can apply? Grassroots community organisations and charities with an income of less than

£250,000

Grant amount: Grants of up to £4,000 for Project Delivery and £500 for Capacity Building are

available

Application process: There is an initial eligibility survey, followed by a full application form



Website address: www.groundwork.org.uk/national-grants/comic-relief-community-grants/

Tampon Tax Community Fund

Aims/priorities: This programme aims to fund small-scale interventions, which will make a

considerable difference to the lives and happiness of women and girls by raising the aspirations of

girls and women and combating the influences that affect their confidence.

Who can apply? VCSE sector organisations, priority will be given to projects that are established

by women or girls and/or is led and staffed by women and girls





Website address: www.lancsfoundation.org.uk

Triangle Trust 1949 Fund – Development Grants

Aims/priorities: Core funding for organisations that are

working to support unpaid carers or the rehabilitation of

offenders or ex-offenders to help them make a step-change in their development and therefore

build increased sustainability for the future.

Who can apply? VCSE sector organisations with a turnover of less than £1m



Deadline: Rehabilitation grants: 22 October, Carers grants: 31 October

Contact information: Tel: 01707 707 078 (only open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Website address: www.triangletrust.org.uk


http://www.groundwork.org.uk/national-grants/comic-relief-community-grants/


http://www.lancsfoundation.org.uk/

http://www.triangletrust.org.uk/

ENVIRONMENT

Biffa Award-Rebuilding Biodiversity

Aims/priorities: The Trust give grants to projects that have

specific targets in relation to a Biodiversity Action Plan and

will deliver a direct improvement to habitats and/ or species. Total project costs must be under

£200,000.

Who can apply: Charities, voluntary organisations or not-for-profit organisation within 15 miles of

a significant Biffa site

Grant amount: Grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 are available but a 10% third party

contribution is required



Contact: Tel: 01636 670 000 Email [email protected]

Website: www.biffa-award.org

Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust

Aims/priorities: Grants are available to animal welfare projects or activities that

benefit and protect animals, relieve the suffering of animals, address the

conservation of wildlife or encourage a greater understanding of animals.




Deadline: 15 January 2020

Contact information: [email protected]

Website address: www.jeansainsburyanimalwelfare.org.uk

FAITH

Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust

Aims/priorities: Grants are available for work in the fields of medicine, education and welfare,

especially for capital or fixed term projects, and with particular, but not exclusive, regard to the

needs of the Jewish community.

Who can apply? Registered charities, hospitals, schools and similar charitable institutions based

and working in the UK can apply.


http://www.biffa-award.org/


http://www.jeansainsburyanimalwelfare.org.uk/

Grant amount: Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees

Application process: Applications need to be made in writing to the trustees



Website address: The Foundation does not maintain a website

Laing Family Trusts

Aims/priorities: The Trust support a diverse range of charitable

purposes with a focus on promoting the Christian faith and values in

the UK and overseas. Each of the Family Trusts funds work in their

specific areas of interest.



Application process: Applications need to be made in writing



Website address: www.laingfamilytrusts.org.uk

National Churches Trust – Cornerstone Grants Programme 2019-

2020

Aims/priorities: Grants to support the conservation and sustainable use of church

buildings in the UK, focusing on larger and more complex projects with priority given

to urgent structural repairs or the introduction of kitchens and accessible toilets.

Who can apply? Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, across the

UK





Website: www.nationalchurchestrust.org/node/13924

GENERAL

http://www.laingfamilytrusts.org.uk/


http://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/node/13924

One Stop Carriers for Causes Grants

Aims/priorities: Grants are available to local organisations and groups for

projects that benefit local communities by helping to improve lives and local

places.

Who can apply? VCSE sector organisations within two miles of a One Stop

Store


Application process: Online at the website



Website address: www.groundwork.org.uk/national-grants/carriers-for-causes/

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation

Aims/priorities: General charitable purposes, including community

and economic development; sustainable development; education; youth work; sport; health; social

welfare.






Website address: www.persimmonhomes.com/charity/

Warburtons Families Matter Community Grants

Programme

Aims/priorities: Small grants are available for local projects, activities and organisations that

have charitable aims and that will be of real direct benefit to families in England, Scotland and

Wales.


Grant amount: Grants of up to £250 are available

Application process: An application form is available to download from the website



Website address: www.warburtons.co.uk/corporate/sustainability/financial-giving


http://www.groundwork.org.uk/national-grants/carriers-for-causes/


http://www.persimmonhomes.com/charity/


http://www.warburtons.co.uk/corporate/sustainability/financial-giving

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Albert Hunt Trust

Aims/priorities: Grants are available for projects that promote and enhance physical and mental

welfare, including for hospice appeals and homeless appeals.



Application process: Submit appeals to the Trustees by letter containing the following: Aims and

objectives of the charity, Nature of the appeal, Total target if for a specific project, Contributions

received against target, Registered charity number and Any other relevant factors.

Contact information: Post: Coutts & Co. Albert Hunt Trust, Trustee Department, 440 Strand

London, WC2R OQS

Website address: The organisation does not maintain a website

Magic Little Grants

Aims/priorities: This fund gives grants to deliver projects that

encourage people to be physically active. Successful projects will

support and inspire people to participate in sports or exercise with the

primary aim of improving the physical health of participants.

Who can apply? Charities, Community groups, Voluntary organisations, and Sports groups with

an income of less than £250,000.

Grant amount: Grants of up to £500 are available



Contact: Tel: 0300 111 2340 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.localgiving.org/magic-little-grants/

Positive Pathways Programme – Veterans Mental Health

and Wellbeing Fund

Aims/priorities: Grants are available to Armed Forces charities for

projects and activities that support the mental health and wellbeing of veterans.

Who can apply? VSCE organisations supporting veterans

Grant amount: £35,000 for one year and £70,000 for 2 years




Website address: www.covenantfund.org.uk/veterans-mental-health-and-wellbeing-fund/


http://www.localgiving.org/magic-little-grants/


http://www.covenantfund.org.uk/veterans-mental-health-and-wellbeing-fund/

HERITAGE

AHF Transforming Places Through Heritage Programme – Project

Development Grants

Aims/priorities: Grants are available to help fund development costs

of projects that will create alternative uses for redundant or

underused, community-owned historic buildings in town centres.

Who can apply? Charities and Social Enterprises.





Website: www.ahfund.org.uk/england

Historic England – Repair Grants for Heritage at

Risk

Aims/priorities: Grants are available for the repair and

conservation of listed buildings, scheduled monuments and registered parks and gardens.


Grant amount: Contact the local office to discuss




Website address: www.historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/repair-

grants

OLDER PEOPLE

Dowager Countess Eleanor Peel Trust –

General Grants

Aims/priorities: Grants are available to small to medium sized UK registered charities in the

preferred locations of Lancashire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside that

are working for the benefit of older people or people who have fallen on hard times.


http://www.ahfund.org.uk/england


http://www.historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/repair-grants

http://www.historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/repair-grants

Who can apply? Registered charities with a turnover of less than £2.5m

Grant amount: Most grants are up to £5,000




Website address: www.peeltrust.com/index.html

The Francis Winham Foundation

Aims/priorities: Grants are available for registered charities undertaking welfare projects for

elderly people in England.

Who can apply? Registered charities, exempt charities and organisations with charitable aims


Application process: Contact The Francis Winham Foundation for further information



Website address: The organisation does not maintain a website

SPORT & RECREATION

Central Social and

Recreational Trust

Aims/priorities: Grants are available for sports clubs and organisations in England to provide or

assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of

disadvantaged children who are under the age of 21 years.

Who can apply? Sports clubs who are affiliated to their governing body





Website address: www.csrt.info/index.html

The Will Houghton Foundation

Aims/priorities: The Foundation works with UK charities to

help 14–24 year olds to reach their potential through education

and sport.


http://www.peeltrust.com/index.html



http://www.csrt.info/index.html


Grant amount: Grants of between £100 - £10,000 are available

Application process: There is a two stage application process: Initially an online contact form,

followed by an application form



Website address: www.willhoughtonfoundation.org

This funding bulletin is produced by

10GM consists of local support and development agencies covering all 10 Local Authority

areas across Greater Manchester whom are listed below.

For further information regarding 10GM please email: [email protected]

Action Together (covering Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside)

Principal Office 95-97 Penny Meadow, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EP

Tel: 0161 339 4985

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.actiontogether.org.uk

Bolton CVS (Community and Voluntary Services)

The Hub, Bold Street, Bolton, BL1 1LS

Tel: 01204 546010


Website: www.boltoncvs.org.uk

Macc

Swan Buildings, 3rd Floor, 20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW

Tel: 0161 834 9823


Website: www.manchestercommunitycentral.org


http://www.willhoughtonfoundation.org/



http://www.actiontogether.org.uk/


http://www.boltoncvs.org.uk/


http://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/

Salford CVS and Volunteer Centre

The Old Town Hall, 5 Irwell Place, Salford, M30 0FN

Tel: 0161 787 7795


Website: www.salfordcvs.co.uk


http://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/

https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/

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