Tameside

Aims/priorities:

The Foundation aims to make a difference to the lives of older people and other adults with a physical, learning or mental disability; supporting practical solutions that lead to increased personal independence, self-sufficiency and dignity.

The aim of this fund is on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged will receive highest priority.

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This scheme offers voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSE) based in England the opportunity to apply for a free Independent Energy Assessment (IEA), a comprehensive evaluation of their building’s energy usage, efficiency and potential for energy savings.

The IEA will be carried out by a team of independent energy assessors who will work with successful applicants to help identify energy-saving opportunities in their building.

Aims/priorities: The funding is for organisations who are expanding collection and processing services for reuse and recycling, as well as driving awareness of these services among local residents, with the aim of making it easier for everyone to reuse or recycle their unwanted electricals.

In 2024, the funding will support projects to:

Aims/priorities: Projects should address the following criteria:

• Tackle poverty and social deprivation.
• Enhance community spaces, facilities and services.
• Improve health and wellbeing.

The funding is for specific projects that make a difference to people’s lives, with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

Who can apply? UK charities that improve the lives of people and communities in England, Scotland or Wales can apply. To be eligible, applicants must:

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for both national and local charities across the UK so that they can fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities specifically for those in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress) in the UK.

Who can apply? Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations based in the UK (including specialist not-for-profit schools) can apply.

Applications will be accepted from:

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for registered charities working with people in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability, other disadvantage or distress) in the UK and who need funding for the following:

• Projects that provide, maintain, repair or improve housing or community space.
• Supporting people experiencing poor housing or homelessness.

Who can apply? UK registered charities based and working in the UK can apply.

The following organisations can apply:

Aims/priorities: The funding is to run a pilot to test a range of interventions and engagement approaches designed to support people out of fuel and food poverty long term.

The objectives are to:

Aims/priorities: The Trust's funding is intended to support its emphasis on the provision of homes, not just housing. It awards grants and interest-free loans to charitable organisations undertaking projects to provide housing for those in need.

The Trust offers the following support and informal advice to grassroots housing organisations across Britain: