Aims/priorities: The One Oldham Fund is a strategic single investment fund that uses pooled resources for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Oldham. This investment from Oldham Council will support the sector’s resilience to enable VCFSE organisations that are locally rooted and active in Oldham contribute to the delivery of Oldham Council’s plan for Oldham’s Best Start Family Hubs.
Grants of up to £6,000 are available to support community led projects that deliver family hubs services or activities at outreach sites aimed at families with children aged 0-3 or expectant families
Who can apply? You can apply for a grant if you:
- are a voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) group locally rooted or actively working in the borough of Oldham; and
- are a member of Action Together CIO (you can register for free to become a member here); and
- are formally constituted; and
- have at least three people on your board or committee who are not related; and
- have a bank account in your organisation’s name requiring at least two unrelated signatories
Grant amount: Up to £6,000.00
Application process:
Family Hub Guidance Notes Please read the guidance notes thoroughly before starting to complete the application form.
Deadline: We will stop accepting applications at 12 noon on Monday 7 December 2026.
- Applicants will be shortlisted for a follow up visit from the Best Start Family Hubs Team by 11 December 2026 and visits will take place between 14 and 23 December 2026
- The panel aim to make decisions about which applications will be successful during the week commencing 11 January 2027.
- Delivery of a funded activity must start no later than 26 February 2027 and projects may last for up to one year
Contact information: If you have any questions about the application process or whether you are eligible to apply please contact funding@actiontogether.org.uk or call 0161 339 2345 and ask to speak to a member of the Oldham Funding Team.