Funding

Bringing local people together to create something special. Forever Manchester is encouraging people across Greater Manchester to come together with neighbours and friends over the weekend of 21 – 23 June 2019.

Forever Manchester are delighted to announce that they will once again be offering £200 to support 100 groups of people who might need a bit of extra help to stage their event.

The purpose of the Playscheme Fund is to complement the all year round play offer in Manchester. The funding aims to enable open access play activities, primarily over the Summer 2019 and Easter 2020 holidays, with a particular focus on; addressing gaps in provision, increasing the numbers of disabled children accessing universal play services, ensuring access to healthy food and increasing children’s opportunities to play outdoors. It is envisaged that this will be done through the delivery of play activities by the Voluntary and Community Sector in Manchester.

The Hilden Charitable Fund has allocated a small budget to help community groups run summer play schemes for disadvantaged communities. Some priority will be given to projects which show they are inclusive of children from refugee families, and show BME involvement.

Trustees look to fund:
• Projects for children aged 5 to 18 years
• Locally based schemes lasting from 2 to 6 weeks
• Schemes with strong volunteer support

Applications are accepted from voluntary agencies with an income of less than £150,000.

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:

Ex-offenders and people in recovery from addiction are two groups mainstream employers are least likely to recruit. Yet having a job can bring independence and self-respect, and is the single most effective factor in reducing the risk of re-offending. The Forward Enterprise Fund wants to support charities and enterprises that prioritise creating employment opportunities for these groups.

Small Charity Week 2019 is taking place on 17 June - 22 June. Small Charity Week celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector who make an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of individuals, communities and causes across the UK and the rest of the world.

The main purpose of Barnes, Cotton Districts is to provide a regular income (currently £45 per month) for people in financial need whilst suffering from permanent of temporary illness, disease or disability. Barnes, Cotton Districts also give one-off grants, usually to assist with the purchase of specific items of equipment related to their illness (e.g. new bed/fridge etc.)

Through the Movement for Good awards, Ecclesiastical are giving £1m to charities. Ecclesiastical want to put their giving directly into the hands of remarkable organisations (like yours perhaps) that are changing people’s lives for the better.

Comic Relief are seeking proposals from those working on providing mental health support to children and young people at an early stage so that they are aware of their mental health and can build resilience as they grow and develop.

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.

This bulletin is produced by a partnership of local support and development agencies across Greater Manchester.