Live Well Fund - Stockport

An opportunity to reduce
health inequalities

The Live Well Fund is Greater Manchester’s movement for community-led health and wellbeing; supporting healthier, happier and fairer communities by growing opportunities for everyone to Live Well.

This first year will be used as seed funding, aiming to build on and strengthen our existing Voluntary and Community infrastructure.

Collaboratively funded by NHS Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, distributed and managed by Local Infrastructure Organisations. In Stockport, Sector 3 are distributing the funds.

Together, let’s create
healthier, happier, and fairer communities
where everyone has the opportunity to Live Well.

Eligibility Criteria

Here’s what you need to know to apply:

Applications are open to those who:
- Are a not-for-profit organisation, social enterprise, or charity registered and operating within Stockport
- Have a registered bank account in the name of your group or organisation (funds cannot be issued to personal bank accounts)
- Income of under £250k
- Demonstrate a clear link between your activities and health for the communities specified
The fund priorities have been shaped by the local Voluntary & Community sector, complemented by insights from independent reports & data.
The grant will fund projects addressing entrenched health inequalities affecting global majority communities, socially isolated individuals, and children and young people, with priority to groups and projects working in areas of deprivation within Stockport.
Each project or service must be able to showcase its impact on reducing health inequalities of the global majority, socially isolated individuals and/or children and young people at the end of the 12-month funding period.
Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded. We are expecting to fund around 12 projects
Applicants can apply via several accessible formats:
- Traditional written submissions via the application form
- Short video / audio applications (2-3 minutes) for organisations that prefer a more visual or direct approach
Friday 28 February 2025
An independent review panel, consisting of Sector 3, Public Health representatives, and independent representatives will assess applications against the defined criteria, focusing on innovation, impact, and sustainability. The panel will aim for a diverse range of projects that address different community needs.
If successful in your application, you will receive the grant by the end of April 2025.