Please note that applications to this fund are temporarily paused
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.
The funding for this grant is provided by Oldham Council to invest in the capacity of the VCFSE to improve the lives of children, young people and their families in Oldham.
Applications should be for projects that aim to improve up to two of the following outcomes for children (including pre-birth), young people aged under 25 and their families:
- Mental and physical health
- Secure housing
- Financial stability
- Promoting recovery and reducing harm from substance use
- Family relationships
- Children safe from abuse and exploitation
- Crime prevention and tackling crime
- Safe from domestic abuse
- Getting a good education
- Good early years development
Who can apply?
You can apply for a grant for up to £200 if you do not have a constitution but you are involved in informal social action or mutual aid activity in Oldham. Projects may last for up to one year.
Mutual Aid is the term we use to describe people giving each other needed support in communities. Social Action is the term we use to describe people coming together (physically or remotely) to help solve the problems that are important in their communities.
Application process:
Guidance notes - please read the guidance notes thoroughly before starting to complete the application form
Deadline: Rolling programme - however this grant will be paused when the funding currently available has been allocated.
Contact: Tel: 0161 339 2345 and ask for Oldham Development or email: development@actiontogether.org.uk
Please be aware that all applications received after Monday 19th December with be processed in the New Year.