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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 and Action Together will support the sector’s resilience to enable VCFSE organisations that are locally rooted and active in Oldham to remain viable and to contribute to the delivery of the Oldham Plan - Our Future Oldham a Shared Vision for 2030 and Oldham's Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2030
What can the funding be used for?
Applications should be for projects that have a focus on reducing health inequalities and promoting preventative activity, and meet one or more of the following priorities:
- Diverse opportunities to get together, with regular activities to boost physical and mental health and community spirit.
- Supporting our residents to gain the knowledge and skills to confidently make choices and participate in decisions about their own health
- Giving children the best start in life
- A clean, green and healthy environment
- A local area that meets people’s needs and makes them proud
Who is the funding for?
Community Centres based in Oldham can apply for more than £10,000 and up to £25,000 if you are:
- a member of Action Together (you can register for free to become a member here) and
- you are formally constituted
To find out what we mean by "Community Centre" and detailed information on eligibility criteria and what the funding can be used for please read the guidance notes.
Application process:
Guidance notes - please read the guidance notes thoroughly before starting to complete the application form
Deadline: 12 noon on Monday 11 March 2024
Contact: Tel: 0161 339 2345 and ask for Oldham Development or email: development@actiontogether.org.uk