Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for a wide range of charities and other community organisations which provide charitable benefits for communities within Greater Manchester. The Trust is especially interested in funding organisations for young people, provision for the sick, the disabled, the elderly and disadvantaged, as well as educational initiatives by Arts organisations and support for community groups.
The Trust in particularly interested in funding the following:
- Organisations for young people (eg, scouts, guides, youth organisations).
- Organisations which support sick and disabled people.
- Groups providing for the elderly and disadvantaged members of society.
- Educational initiatives by arts organisations, particularly for children and young people.
- Community associations.
Who can apply? Registered charities and other community organisations which provide charitable benefits for communities within Greater Manchester can apply. Only one application will be accepted from an organisation within a two-year period.
The following are not eligible for funding:
- Individuals.
- Substitution of statutory funding.
- Political groups for political purposes.
- Religious groups for religious purposes.
- Salary costs.
- Recurrent costs.
- Other funding/grant giving bodies.
- Core funding for public sector services.
- Purchase of computer and associated equipment.
Grant amount: Most grants awarded are for up to £3,500.
Application process: Guidance notes and an application form can be found on the Trust's website. Completed applications should be submitted by email.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Contact information: Tel 0161 934 6190, Email MGSmailbox@addleshawgoddard.com
Website address: Manchester Guardian Society – Charitable Trust