Aims/priorities: The aim of the fund is to support capital expenditure on physical community spaces in Oldham where people come together and that enable the lives of Oldham residents to be improved.
Applications should be for projects that meet one or more of the following Oldham Plan priorities:
- A great place to live
- Healthier, happier lives
Projects should also support the District Priorities for the area in which the project is based.
Who can apply? You can apply for a grant of up to £75,000 or over £75,000 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; and
- are incorporated and registered at either Companies House or the Charities Commission.
- You may also apply if you are a Parish Council based in Oldham.
Elected members (ward councillors) can work with the above groups and organisations to support and encourage their applications, but may not submit an application themselves.
All applications must be community led and all projects must be for the benefit of the local community.
Grant amount: Up to £75,000 and over £75,000
Application process:
You can see e recording of a Meet the Funder session here Meet The Funder | Capital Grants Programme
Please read the guidance notes carefully below before starting to complete an application form
OOF Capital Grants Guidance FINAL .pdf (440.09 KB) What we mean by capital expenditure guide FINAL.docx (168.11 KB) District Priorities 2025.docx (28.07 KB) OOF Capital Grants Application FINAL.docx (188.56 KB)Deadline: Monday 19 January 2026, 12 noon.
Contact information: funding@actiontogether.org.uk
Website: One Oldham Fund Community Regeneration Partnership Capital Grants Programme