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GM Cancer & Inequalities Fund
Grants of up to £25,000 for Greater Manchester based VCFSE organisations undertaking projects to deliver innovative projects that will raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of cancer and identify and understand the barriers people face when receiving a cancer diagnosis.
You don’t need to be cancer experts and 10GM will give you the support you need to help your community.
To find more about the fund and how to apply, you can register for a Meet the Funder session on Friday 11 October 3pm-4pm.
The deadline to complete the Expression of Interest Form is Thursday 24 October.
CDL Fund
The CDL Fund welcomes applications from grassroots community groups based in the borough of Stockport.
The Fund aims to support the activities of local community or voluntary groups and projects that contribute positively to the quality of life, wellbeing and improved health of people and communities which address any or all of the priorities listed below:
- Digital inclusion
- Older people
- Children and young people
- Stronger communities
- Environment
- Health and Wellbeing
Up to £1,000 available for Stockport based groups and organisations.
Applications close Thursday 31 October
Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund
The Department of Health and Social Care is inviting interested organisations to register expressions of interest for its £1 million Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund, aimed at increasing the number of AEDs in public places where they are most needed and help save lives.
An estimated 1,000 new defibrillators are to be provided by the fund, with the potential for this to double as successful applicants will be asked to match the funding they receive partially or fully.
As part of the grant award, applicants will be asked to demonstrate that defibrillators will be placed in areas where they are most needed, such as places with high footfall, vulnerable people, rural areas or due to the nature of activity at the site.
Examples could include town halls, community centres, local shops, post offices and local parks, to ensure that defibrillators are evenly spread throughout communities and easily accessible if someone is experiencing an unexpected cardiac arrest.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Applications are now open for a share of £2.4 million government funding to deliver local projects with a communities and place theme. The funding aims to address the diverse challenges faced by communities, enhance local assets, foster social cohesion, and create opportunities for economic growth.
For more information, criteria and how to apply, visit Stockport Council’s website here
Albert Hunt Trust
The following funding is available:
Core funding of hospices - typical grant sizes range from £10,000 to £20,000
Core funding support for the homeless - typical grant sizes range from £5,000 to £10,000
Promoting health and wellbeing - typical grant sizes range from £500 to £5,000
Applications will be considered from registered charities in the UK
Organisations applying in the health and wellbeing category should have an annual income of below £250,000 and those applying in the support for the homeless category should have an annual fundraised income (non statutory) of below £500,000.
The funding can be used for a range of purposes, which could include:
Grants for core funding to include staff costs
Ongoing running costs for specific projects
Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis
Eric Wright Charitable Trust
The Trust works with a broad range of charities, primarily in the North West of England, with particular emphasis on:
- Young Persons’ Wellbeing
- Elderly Services
- Education and Training
- Health
- Carers’ Support
- Mental Health
- Child / Family Support
DWF Foundation
Provides funds, resources and support to help local communities achieve their full potential. Supports charities with impact in 1 of following areas: Homelessness, Health & Wellbeing, Employability or Education. Up to £5,000 available
Ongoing deadline
The Weinstock Fund
The Charity’s aims are to support a wide range of charitable causes, particularly in the fields of welfare, children, education, medicine, music and the arts.In particular, the Trustees prefer to support smaller charities or projects. Grants typically range from £2,000 - £5,000 per annum. Multi-year grants up to a maximum of three years are considered.
Quarterly meetings
Ann Rylands Small Donation Programme
Charities supporting sick and disadvantaged people across the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500. Funding supports projects of a humanitarian nature or supplement core funding, with priority given to organisations supporting the elderly, people with disabilities or living with serious illness, or those facing challenges with mental health, social exclusion, homelessness or other difficulties in their lives.
On going applications
The Wolfson Foundation
These grants are for capital initiatives, i.e. buildings (new build or refurbishment) and equipment. They fund a broad range of organisations working across the fields of education, science & medicine, health & disability, heritage, humanities & the arts.
Decisions are made June and December annually
The Schroder Charity Trust
Up to £5,000 is available to projects focused on arts, culture and heritage; environment & conservation; strengthening communities; education, training & employment; health & wellbeing.
Decisions made twice a year
Warburtons Community Grants
Provides small grants up to £400 to support charitable organisations towards broader activities which improve Health, Place or Skills for families in their community.
Quarterly deadlines in November, February, May and August
Garfield Weston Grants
Two grant options are available small grants of up to £100,000 and major grants of £100,000 or more. The types of grant made fall into one of three categories – Capital, Revenue (often called ‘core costs’) and Project work. The most important thing is that you apply for what you need.
Ongoing deadline
The Yapp Charitable Trust
Offer grants for core funding to registered charities with a total annual expenditure of less than £40k who are undertaking work that focuses on one of the following:
• Elderly people
• Children and young people aged 5 - 25
• People with physical impairments, learning difficulties or mental health challenges
• Social welfare
• Education and learning
Grants of up to £3,000 per year for three years are available.
Trustees meet 3 times per year to consider applications and a decision time can take up to 5 months from the date of submission.
Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Support Fund
A unique and innovative fund has been created to support tackling health inequalities that marginalised ethnic communities face when trying to get help from mental health services. Applications are welcome from user-led community organisations who experience race inequalities from across Greater Manchester. Up to £10k is available as well as one off core investments of up to £200k
Always open funds
These funds have a rolling deadline and can be applied for at any time.
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The programme supports development by allowing artists, cultural practitioners and organisations to work in new ways and to get their work out to new audiences.
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The Core Costs Funding Stream is for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Applicants to this programme can apply for grants for up to three years. They aim to give quicker decisions for grants of £15,000 or less per year.
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Funding for specific projects and activities children and young people aged 18 or under. Priority to smaller, local organisations and rarely fund organisations with income above £1 million. For UK wide Hospices and Housing Associations there is no maximum income limit. They will only consider applications for over £15,000 pa, if you are a registered non profit.
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Minor Grants are aimed at supporting small local charitable organisations which deliver services directly to beneficiaries. They fund core costs, average grant size is £500 - £4,999
Community Grants are aimed at assisting and supporting the development of smaller local charitable organisations which deliver services directly to beneficiaries. Grant Size in the range of £5,000-£20,000
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Grants are available to organisations doing legally charitable work in the UK that focuses on Communities or people most affected being involved in campaigning or leading change / Work which makes connections across our aims: Our Natural World, A Fairer Future and Creative, Confident Communities. You must have an annual turnover of less than £100,000. Funds of £30,000 upwards
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The grant is always open for applications from charities and community organisations to bid for up to £1,500. Three projects in 575 local communities are voted on by customers in Tesco stores throughout the UK, with projects changing every three months.
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A quick way to apply for smaller amounts of funding between £300 and £20,000.
Suitable for Voluntary or community organisations
Apply at least 16 weeks before you want to start the activities or spend any of the money.
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Offers a larger amount of funding (over £10,000) for organisations that work together with a shared set of goals to help their community thrive – whether that’s a community living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.
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Offers a larger amount of funding (over £10,000) for projects that last up to five years. They’re looking for projects that work with their community – whether that’s a community living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.
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