Postcode Neighbourhood Trust
Funding pots of between £500 - £2,000 and £500 - £20,000 are available for projects centred around mental wellbeing, community participation in the arts, preventing or reducing the impact of poverty, supporting marginalised groups and promoting equality, improving biodiversity & green spaces, enabling participation in physical activity, responding to the climate emergency & promoting sustainability and increasing community access to outdoor space.
2023 funding rounds will be open:
10am on the 2 October for a minimum of 24hrs
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The National Lottery Community Fund - Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund
This funding is for organisations that support people and communities under severe pressure because of the increased cost of living. To apply your organisation must already run critical services around at least one of: food and emergency supplies, emergency shelter, safe spaces, warmth and financial or housing advice can apply for support. To apply, organisations must be seeing increased demand and increased delivery costs for these critical services. They must also be registered with the Charity Commission or be an incorporated not-for-profit company, providing these services to low-income families and individuals in England.
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Magic Little Grants
Gives smaller charities and community groups the chance to apply online for a £500 grant. Involves a simple 20 minute application process and outcome within six weeks. Organisations must either be in their first year of operation or have an annual income under £250,000.
Applications open until Tuesday 31 October 2023
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ASDA Foundation - Empowering Local Communities Grant
Asda Foundation’s goal is to build resilient communities by empowering local groups to make a positive difference, addressing local challenges and social needs. We aim to achieve this by providing funding to local grassroots community groups to enable them to meet the diverse needs of their community and to help them thrive and grow.
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ASDA Foundation - Cost of Living Grant
Asda Foundation’s goal is to build resilient communities by empowering local groups to make a positive difference, addressing local challenges and social needs. We aim to achieve this by providing funding to local grassroots community groups to enable them to meet the diverse needs of their community and to help them thrive and grow.
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ASDA Foundation - Under 18 Better Starts Grant
Asda Foundation’s goal is to build resilient communities by empowering local groups to make a positive difference, addressing local challenges and social needs. We aim to achieve this by providing funding to local grassroots community groups to enable them to meet the diverse needs of their community and to help them thrive and grow.
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Stockport Town of Culture Community Fund
Grants are available to support community organisations to celebrate and further develop Stockport’s rich cultural heritage, diversity and creativity. These are for £500 but can be increased if you link together with another organisation. These have to be new activities.
The fund is designed to enable new projects which provide all our communities with opportunities to be active and creative.
The fund is open to applications until 31 December 2023 or until all funds have been allocated.
Find out more and apply here
Vernon Building Society Community Stars
Vernon Building Society has been part of the community since 1924, they believe in giving back to the community that supports them.
Community Stars will run quarterly, celebrating worthy causes within the community.
An organisation only needs to apply once to be considered for a share of the community fund.
30 September - 5 community groups will share £2,000
30 November - 10 community groups will share £5,000
Enter your organisation here
Onward Community Grant
Community organisations in Greater Manchester can apply for up to £2,500. Onward Homes is particularly interested in funding projects which support people that are facing increased demands and challenges as a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis. The next deadline for Round Three applications is Wednesday 15 Nov
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SKylight Community Fund
The Community Fund is available to help improve and sustain the neighbourhoods where Stockport Homes manage properties. It will support projects that genuinely make a difference to the lives of Stockport Homes customers and the wider community. Through the Community Fund you can bid for any amount up to a maximum of £2,000.
Applications close Monday 2 October
Vernon Building Society Community Stars
Vernon Building Society has been part of the community since 1924, they believe in giving back to the community that supports them.
Community Stars will run quarterly, celebrating worthy causes within the community.
An organisation only needs to apply once to be considered for a share of the community fund.
30 September - 5 community groups will share £2,000
30 November - 10 community groups will share £5,000
Enter your organisation here
Spend Well, Live Well
Spend Well, Live Well grants are available to support community organisations providing vital services to those impacted most by the rising costs. The maximum grant currently available is £1,000. Priorities for this fund are:
- To support individuals, families or communities facing hardship because of cost of living increases
- Increasing access to services and support for people facing increased financial pressure because of the cost of living crisis
This fund is open for applications until Friday 22 September
Zuto Make a Difference Fund
The latest round of the Zuto Make A Difference Fund in partnership with Forever Manchester is now open for applications from Community Groups in Greater Manchester. The maximum award request that will be considered is £1,000.
Applications close midday on Thursday 21 September
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Greater Manchester Together Energy Fund
Grants are available for community centres and community hubs across Greater Manchester to alleviate the impact of rising utility costs due to the cost-of-living crisis. Grants of up to £2,500 are available.
Applications close on Thursday 21 September (noon)
Matthew Good Foundation
Funding available for VCFSE’s with projects that have a positive impact on communities, people or the environment and an average annual income of less than £50,000. Organisations/groups do not need to be a registered charity, however, will need to have a bank account in the organisation’s/project’s name such as a community bank account.
Application deadlines:15 September / December
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Greater Manchester High Sheriffs Police Trust
Funding of up to £5,000
Applications can be submitted between the following times only.
a. Dec 1st – Dec 20th for February Meetings
b. March 1st – March 31st for May meetings
c. 1st June – 30th June for August meeting
d. 1st Sept- 30th Sept for November meeting
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