Aims/priorities: Funds have been allocated by Oldham Council to the Developing Recovery Communities Forum – a network of organisations working to support individuals in recovery. This funding is to support individuals in recovery through investing in the work of the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise organisations supporting these individuals. We also want to enable individuals in recovery to develop new activities which they lead, with the support of a VCFSE organisation.
There are two grant sizes available:
- Grant A - £500-£2000: open to individuals in recovery (via a VCFSE group) and small groups for new activities and test projects
- Grant B - Up to £5000: for building sustainable projects that support those in recovery
The Developing Recovery Communities Forum, a network of those working with recovery communities, has set priorities for what these grants will achieve:
- Increase the visibility of recovery in Oldham: Including holding events that make the community visible and challenge stigmas
- Develop a sustainable recovery offer: testing out new pieces of work that meet gaps in existing provision
- Understanding the experiences and needs of our communities: reaching all areas of the community, including minoritised groups and learning from lived experience
VCFSE organisations applying for funds are encouraged to engage in the Developing Recovery Communities Forum to share learning and resources with others.
Who can apply? You can apply for a grant of up to £500-£2000 if you:
- are an individual in recovery who is being supported by a voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) group locally rooted or actively working in the borough of Oldham – you will need to apply through this group; or
- a voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) group locally rooted or actively working in the borough of Oldham
The VCFSE group must be formally constituted and have a bank account in the organisation’s name requiring at least two unrelated signatories.
You can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 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
Grant amount: Funding can be used to cover the costs associated with delivering an activity that meets at least one of the above priorities. Funded activity must be for the benefit of Oldham residents.
- £500-£2000 grants: are to support new activities and test projects that are led by individuals in recovery who are being
supported by a VCFSE organisation, or by smaller organisations wishing to develop new work with those in recovery - Up to £5000: is to support an organisations to deliver a project working with those in recovery. The panel is particularly
seeking to support projects that reach minoritised groups and shaped by lived experience.
Application process: Please read the guidance notes carefully before you complete this application
Deadline: Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 12 noon.
Contact information: Email: funding@actiontogether.org.uk
Website: One Oldham Fund