On this page you can find a list of Oldham-based organisations who received Household Support Funding, as well as the support they provide and how you can access it.
Oldham Council is working with Action Together to deliver Phase 7 of the Household Support Fund.
The purpose of this fund is to provide a flexible cash first fund that can meet emergency needs for residents before financial challenges escalate. It is aimed at those from communities & in situations where offers from the existing structured system are less trusted, accessible, or appropriate. As well as reducing the impact of the cost-of-living crisis for these residents who already face greater inequality, this will have the added benefit of building trust for future initiatives to work better & reducing the likelihood of those communities needing more expensive interventions further down the line.
Fund Priorities
This Fund will invest directly in Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) groups & organisations who are working closely with individuals & households in Oldham who are at risk due to the adverse impact of the cost-of-living crisis, including but not limited to the following communities:
- Older adults
- Communities that experience racial inequalities
- People experiencing multiple disadvantages (e.g., a combination of substance misuse, poor mental health, history of offending, etc.)
- People with no recourse to public funds
- People with disabilities & learning disabilities
- Low-income households
to provide support with the following:
- Emergency food – & especially culturally appropriate (cash, vouchers &/or food items directly)
- Emergency energy or water bills/costs/oil-filled radiators/electric blankets, etc.
- Warm clothing & shoes
- School uniforms
- Household furniture & white goods
- Household essentials items (e.g., bedding, toiletries, baby-related items, etc)
- Emergency non-energy-related household bills (e.g., phone credit/data, etc)
- Transport costs (e.g,. bus passes to attend medical or public service appointments)
Age UK Oldham
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
All Nations Church
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Clothing, particularly winter clothing
- Emergency energy or water bills/costs/oil-filled radiators/electric blankets, etc.
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Households with children
- Communities that experience racial inequalities
- Supporting people from a range of all households
Referral pathway
Phone number: 0161 989 1481
Email: Help@iallnations.org
Greenacres Community Association
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
Home-Start HOST
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
KaskoSan Limited
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Essential items, including toiletries, sanitary items and baby items
- Emergency energy or water bills/costs/oil-filled radiators/electric blankets, etc.
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Households with children
- Communities that experience racial inequalities
- Supporting people from a range of all households
Referral pathway
Phone number: 07422617894
Email: juice@kaskosan.org
Referrals will be accepted from 27th October.
Mahdlo Youth Zone
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Households with children
Referral pathway
Please note the emergency food is a free hot meal during evening session times for young people of member age
Opening Times – Mahdlo Youth Zone
If families have young people who are not members and are struggling with entry fees, please contact reception on 0161 624 0111, who will pass details across to the team for support and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
OAK Community Development
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Emergency energy or water bills/costs/oil-filled radiators/electric blankets, etc.
- Household furniture & white goods
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Communities that experience racial inequalities,
- Supporting people from a range of all households
Referral pathway
OBA Millennium Centre
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Essential items including toiletries, sanitary items & baby items
- Emergency energy or water bills/costs /oil-filled radiators/electric blankets, etc.
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Households with children
- Older adults
- Communities that experience racial inequalities
Referral pathway
Main contact: Ibrahim/Asma
Phone number: 0161 302 1966
Email: obamillenniumcentre@hotmail.co.uk
Pop in the centre in person - Open most days 9 am – 10 pm
There will always be someone to speak to
Oldham Community Meals (OLCOM)
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
Oldham Foodbank
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Supporting people from a range of all households
Referral pathway
Phone number: 0161 622 1061
Oldham Parent Carer Forum (supported by POINT)
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
Oldham Play Action Group
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Essential items including toiletries, sanitary items and baby items.
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Households with children
Referral pathway
Main contact: Oldham Play Action Group Team
Phone number: 0161 678 9662
Email: playactiongroup@hotmail.com
Positive Steps Oldham
Types of Direct Support provided
- Essential items including toiletries, sanitary items & baby items
- Emergency energy or water bills/costs/oil-filled radiators/electric blankets, etc.
- Household furniture & white goods
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Supporting people from a range of households
Referral pathway
Early Help Referrals can be made via MASH https://adt.oldham.gov.uk/mashreferrals/WR02Which.aspx / or by telephone 0161 770 7777, option 2.
RCCG The All-Sufficient Sanctuary
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
Spark Oldham CIC
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
St Barnabas Church and Centre, Oldham
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Essential items including toiletries, sanitary items & baby items
- Emergency energy or water bills/costs/oil-filled radiators/electric blankets, etc.
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Households with children
- People with no recourse to public funds
- Supporting people from a range of all households
Referral pathway
Name of main contact: MaryAnne Oduntan
Phone number: 07492849158
Email: Womenthriveoldham@gmail.com
Support and Action for Women's Network (SAWN)
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
The Apostolic Church Lawna Manchester
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
UK Education & Faith Foundation
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Clothing, particularly winter clothing
- Household furniture & white goods
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Supporting people from a range of all households
Referral pathway
Umoja Foundation Trust CIO
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Essential items including toiletries, sanitary & baby items
- Clothing, particularly winter clothing
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Households with children
- Communities that experience racial inequalities
- Supporting people from a range of all households
Referral pathway
Phone number: 07459309902
Unity School Support for African Families (USSAF)
Not be accepting any referrals at this time
Vision Youth & Community
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Essential items including toiletries, sanitary items & baby items
- Clothing, particularly winter clothing
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Households with children
- Communities that experience racial inequalities
- People experiencing multiple disadvantages
Referral pathway
Name of main contact: Aminul Hoque
Phone number: 07726332299
Email: Aminulhoque82@hotmail.com
Yuvanis Foundation
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Essential items including toiletries, sanitary items & baby items
- Clothing, particularly winter clothing
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Supporting people from a range of all households
Referral pathway
Main contact: Zakir Ahmad
Phone number: 07931167537
Email: zakir@yuvanis.org
Bethel Pentecostal Church Manchester
Types of Direct Support provided
- Emergency food
- Clothing, particularly winter clothing
- Other household essentials, such as warm bedding
Communities that the households or residents they will be supporting
- Households with children
- Older adults
- People from a range of all households
Referral pathway
Main contact: Frederic Aime Saidi
Phone number: 07472724191
Email: fred2008hopeuk@yahoo.co.uk