Aims/priorities: OSARN’s aim is to create a safer, stronger Oldham where communities are informed, connected, resilient, and empowered to safeguard against extremism.
OSARN aims to ensure that residents, professionals, organisations, volunteers, and community leaders are equipped to recognise signs of exploitation into extremism, identify those vulnerable and understand how to respond appropriately. By increasing awareness, strengthening local partnerships, and encouraging open conversations, the network supports communities to take both a professional and moral responsibility for protecting those at risk. You can find some additional useful background information by clicking on the following links:
- Get help for radicalisation concerns - GOV.UK
- Prevent Programme Factsheet – August 2026 – Home Office in the media
Grants are available for around 3 projects that contribute to achieving any of the following priorities of OSARN that can help become the catalyst for further conversations :
- Raising awareness of Prevent and Oldham's referral pathway.
- Increasing understanding of online harms, social media, gaming, and emerging risks.
- Reaching parents, young people, adults, and wider communities.
- Promoting safeguarding, community safety, and early intervention.
- Strengthening community cohesion and resilience.
- Creating digital resources that can be shared through OSARN to maximise reach and impact across Oldham.
Applicants should aim to hold events and activities during OSARN Awareness Week 8th to 12th March 2027
Who can apply? You can apply for a grant 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 a bank account in your organisation’s name requiring at least two unrelated signatories
Grant amount: Up to £1,0000
Application process: Please read the guidance notes thoroughly before starting to complete the application form.
Deadline: Tuesday 12 January 2027, 5pm.
Contact information: If you need help completing the application or becoming a member please contact your Community Development Worker.
If you are not sure who that is please email development@actiontogether.org.uk or call 0161 339 2345 and ask to speak to a member of the Oldham Development Team.
If you have any questions about the application process or whether you are eligible to apply please contact
funding@actiontogether.org.uk or call 0161 339 2345 and ask to speak to a member of the Oldham Funding Team.