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Our grants go directly to the child…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, General
  • Organisation Type: CIC, CIO, Constituted Group, Partnerships and Consortiums, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
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The Greater Manchester Nature Network Grant is designed to support progress towards the ambitions of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, by giving small grants to charitable and third sector organisations to create more wildlife-rich land with the GM Nature Network. The GM Nature Network Grant is a standalone grant through working with marginalised…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Environmental, Heritage
  • Organisation Type: CIC, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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The Yapp Charitable Trust is offering grants of up to £3,000 per year to small registered charities supporting some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in our communities. They prioritise work supporting:

  • Elderly people
  • Children & young people
  • Mental health, disability & learning difficulties
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Education and Skills, Health and Wellbeing, Older People
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
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The Green Spaces Fund provides grants to community groups across Greater Manchester who want to increase the amount of accessible, nature-rich green space where people need it most.

The fund is focused on three principles: 

  • To benefit communities in greatest need of quality green and/or blue (water based) spaces…
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Environmental
  • Organisation Type: CIC, CIO, Constituted Group, Partnerships and Consortiums, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Can you provide an enriching, fun holiday provision for children who live in Middleton ?

This funding is for organisations in Middleton that aspire to provide engaging, safe and fun activities for children and young people during the summer holidays 2026.

Who can apply:  

  • Organisations…
  • Location: Rochdale
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, General
  • Organisation Type: CIC, CIO, Constituted Group, Partnerships and Consortiums, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise
  • Funding Amount: up to £1,000
  • Application Deadline:
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The Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme supports activity providers to develop more physical activity opportunities across the UK for inactive people with Parkinson’s to become and stay active, and improve social wellbeing as a result of attending the project.

We are looking for innovative and…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Health and Wellbeing, Sport and Recreation
  • Organisation Type: Charitable Company, CIC, CIO, Constituted Group, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
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The Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund through Rochdale Borough Council is a fund to invest in and strengthen Rochdale Borough’s Recovery VCFSE sector. It funds groups and projects which directly benefit local people and communities, delivered by VCFSE organisations/individuals with roots in the borough. 

  • Location: Rochdale
  • Funding Theme: Community, Health and Wellbeing
  • Organisation Type: Unconstituted Group
  • Funding Amount: up to £1,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/Priorities: Groundwork, in partnership with the Postcode Local Trust, Postcode Places Trust, and Postcode Society Trust, is offering grants of between £500 and £2,000 for small grassroots organisations that work to make a positive difference in local communities, particularly those working to support marginalised or vulnerable groups.

Funding is to support the work…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, General, Health and Wellbeing, Local
  • Organisation Type: CIC, CIO, Constituted Group, Partnerships and Consortiums, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Thanks to funding from Rochdale Borough Council’s Adult Social Care team, Action Together is offering grants of up to £500 to help small, unconstituted groups or those preparing to become social enterprises (such as Community Interest Companies) develop their ideas or projects into sustainable, long-term organisations that benefit Rochdale Borough.

  • Location: Rochdale
  • Funding Theme: Community, General, Health and Wellbeing, Local
  • Organisation Type: Unconstituted Group
  • Funding Amount: up to £1,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Thanks to funding from Rochdale Borough Council Public Health team, Action Together is offering micro grants of up to £1,000 to help the VCFSE sector to support individuals, families and communities in the Rochdale Borough. 

As there are limited funds, we will be prioritising applications from micro and small groups to our…

  • Location: Rochdale
  • Funding Theme: Community, General, Health and Wellbeing
  • Organisation Type: CIC, CIO, Constituted Group, Partnerships and Consortiums, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise
  • Funding Amount: up to £1,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: This funding round forms part of a wider YEF programme of funding, evaluation and research over the next three years on what works to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG).

The funding is intended for organisations delivering targeted interventions that identify and respond to inappropriate and problematic attitudes and…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, Education and Skills, General, Local, Women and Girls
  • Organisation Type: CIC, Registered Charity, Other
  • Funding Amount: Not specified
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The Hinrichsen Foundation offers grants to support organisations and individuals undertaking projects to promote music.

Who can apply? Individuals, organisations, and charities in the UK are eligible to apply.

Priority will be given to projects involving composers and activity based in the UK, though activity does not have to occur…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: Individual, Registered Charity, Other
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
Logo Hinrichsen Foundation

Aims/priorities: The aim of the Fund is to deliver place-based solutions to complex social problems in England by improving young people's life chances (such as addressing school attainment, youth employment and reducing youth re-offending).

The objectives of the scheme are to:

  • Develop a learning and development programme that provides relevant support at each…
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, Education and Skills, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: Partnerships and Consortiums, Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: This multi‑year funding is for charitable organisations working with young people with learning disabilities within the UK. It supports the delivery of high‑quality, job coach‑led careers education in mainstream and SEND school settings. The fund focuses on early, structured support that helps young people build real‑world experience and move towards paid…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, Disabled People, Education and Skills, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: CIC, CIO, Registered Charity, Other
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
Logo Henry Smith Foundation

Aims/priorities: Grants are for registered charities operating in the charity's key areas of interest, with the aim of supporting activity which creates a significant impact on individuals and/or communities, and leaves a lasting legacy.

Who can apply? UK registered charities are eligible to apply.

Grant amount: Funding is at the…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: Not specified
  • Application Deadline:
Logo Wingate Foundation

Aims/priorities: The Foundation supports registered charities based and working in the UK for projects that enhance the quality of life in local communities and address themes set out by the Foundation.

The current funding rounds is for projects that help deliver the outcomes set out in the ScottishPower Foundation's Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029.

Projects need to…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Arts, Community, Disabled People, Education and Skills, Environmental, General, IT/Digital, Local, Older People
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support small-to-mid-sized charities that deliver direct programming to 150 to 300 underrepresented youth aged between 12 and 18 outside of formal school settings, in structured, recurring settings such as after-school clubs, community centres, and youth development organisations, as well as charities with a specific focus on literacy.

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, Disabled People, General, Local, Women and Girls
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The purpose of The Step Forward Fund is to:

  • Provide funding and support to grassroots organisations from Global Majority and racially minoritised communities
  • help them move from smaller project-based funding to larger grants and investment

Our funding aims are to:

  • Invest in the growth of these grassroots organisations…
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Communities Experiencing Racial Inequalities, Community, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: CIC, CIO, Constituted Group, Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
Logo National Lottery Community Fund

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for a wide range of not-for-profit organisations in the UK for activities that improve people's ability to become more financially capable in their present and future circumstances.

MSE Charity defines financial capability as the ability to manage money well – both day-to-day and through significant life events, such as: having a…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Education and Skills, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: CIC, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise, Other
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: Following a strategic review of the Trust's grant-making programme, applications will be considered for work under the following two objectives:

  • Enabling children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to thrive and achieve their potential in education and employment.
    • Priorities:
      • Enhancing early years school…
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, Education and Skills, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The funding is for organisations and partnerships whose charitable purpose is to support newcomers to the UK. They should have ongoing, long-term access to safe physical spaces and have a proven track record of providing comprehensive help through three core elements of 'Welcome' work:

  • Specialist support…
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: CIC, CIO, Partnerships and Consortiums, Registered Charity, Other
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
Logo Henry Smith Foundation

Aims/priorities: The IMPACT Awards recognise and reward small to medium-sized charities in the UK that are doing excellent work to improve people's health and wellbeing.

Who can apply? Charities that are located and registered in the UK are eligible to apply.

Charities must:

  • Have existed for a minimum of three years by the application…
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, General, Health and Wellbeing, Local
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The funding is aimed at very small charities working in their communities to address health inequalities and who find it hard to access unrestricted funding and support for their leaders. This is particularly true for organisations led by and supporting the most disadvantaged communities – such as those supporting ethnic minority communities, people with…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Disabled People, General, Health and Wellbeing, Local
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
Logo The King's Fund

Aims/Priorities: The Foundation has been set up to help with initiatives that develop and improve local communities by:

  • Tackling a specific community issue.
  • Helping voluntary and community groups become more effective and efficient.
  • Encouraging the involvement in the community of those too often excluded.
  • Enabling young people to develop…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Education and Skills, Environmental, Health and Wellbeing
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/Priorities: The aim of the Foundation is to help small, non-religious charities to serve severely disadvantaged children anywhere in the world. In recent years, the Foundation has provided grants to organisations working on youth projects in the following categories:

  • Education.
  • Health and wellbeing.
  • Holidays.
  • Sport, play and leisure.…
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Education and Skills, Health and Wellbeing, Sport and Recreation
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: Not specified
  • Application Deadline:
Barbara Ward Foundation

Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support projects that improve access to digital resources, keeping people connected with loved ones and accessing essential services. It will focus on community-led digital projects, ensuring everyone across Greater Manchester can feel included, supported, and better connected. Grants are available for community organisations across Greater…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Education and Skills, IT/Digital
  • Organisation Type: Charitable Company, Constituted Group, Registered Charity, Unconstituted Group
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support early intervention and community-based services for women aged 18 or over who are at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system, with the aim of addressing the underlying causes of offending and supporting more positive life outcomes.

The scheme aims to:

  • Reduce the number of women entering or re-…
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Education and Skills, General, Health and Wellbeing, Local, Women and Girls
  • Organisation Type: Partnerships and Consortiums, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise, Other
  • Funding Amount: Not specified
  • Application Deadline:
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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…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Disabled People, General, Local, Older People
  • Organisation Type: Individual, Registered Charity, Other
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
Logo Barchester's Charitable Foundation

Aims/priorities: This fund aims to foster new and ambitious community rewilding projects, and to remove barriers to rewilding projects within Britain, whether they’re at the early planning stages or want to move a project one step wilder. Funding will be awarded to projects with potential for the highest impact for people and nature.

Who can apply? To…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Environmental, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: Constituted Group, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise, Other
  • Funding Amount: £10,000 to £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The Strengthening Civil Society (SCS) programme supports UK organisations to use legal tools to achieve social change. From 2026, the programme focuses on supporting action to address corporate harm, particularly where corporate behaviour contributes to discrimination or disadvantage.

The current funding round focuses on migration.

Who can…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
Logo The Baring Foundation

Aims/priorities: The fund is intended to support projects that improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of men and boys aged 16 and over, with a particular focus on those living in disadvantaged communities or experiencing the poorest health outcomes.

Its objectives include reaching men who are underserved or disengaged from traditional services, delivering…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, General, Health and Wellbeing, Local
  • Organisation Type: CIC, CIO, Constituted Group, Registered Charity, Other
  • Funding Amount: Not specified
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The Fore provides unrestricted grants to small charities and social enterprises based in the UK.

The funding is intended to have a transformational impact on the organisations being supported by unlocking significant development in areas such as sustainability, growth, capability, efficiency, or other major steps forward.

There is a particular…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Arts, Children and Young People, Community, Disabled People, Education and Skills, Environmental, General, Health and Wellbeing, Local, Sport and Recreation, Women and Girls
  • Organisation Type: Charitable Company, CIC, Constituted Group, Registered Charity, Social Enterprise, Other
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The funding is for projects that contribute to one or more of the following objectives:

  • Access to justice
  • Equality of opportunity
  • Sustainable environment

Priority will be given to organisations:

  • Based in London, and/or
  • Those whose focus is on supporting the needs of vulnerable persons such as:
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, Disabled People, General, Health and Wellbeing, Local, Women and Girls
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: £10,000 to £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to improve the lives of children and young people (up to the age of 25 years), enabling them to access the transformative benefits of inclusive community sport.

Who can apply? Applications are accepted from local community groups and sports clubs (with priority given to sports clubs):

  • Based in Greater…
  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, General, Local, Sport and Recreation
  • Organisation Type: Constituted Group, Registered Charity, Other
  • Funding Amount: £1,000 to £10,000
  • Application Deadline:
Logo Access Sport Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund

Aims/priorities: The Jobs Guarantee is a UK Government programme that will provide eligible young people aged 18 to 24 with a fully funded six-month paid job and tailored employability support. The scheme is aimed at young people who have been claiming Universal Credit and actively seeking work for 18 months.

The national rollout will be delivered through grant-funded…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Children and Young People, Community, Education and Skills, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity, Social Enterprise, Other
  • Funding Amount: over £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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Aims/priorities: The funding is for organisations whose main aims and objectives fit with one of the following Fund's themes: 

  • Contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency.
  • Improving nature-rich spaces and access to them.

The grants can be used for a wider range of sustainable activities, including recycling,…

  • Location: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
  • Funding Theme: Community, Disabled People, General, Local
  • Organisation Type: Registered Charity
  • Funding Amount: £10,000 to £25,000
  • Application Deadline:
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