Aims/priorities: The grants are for registered charities operating in Greater Manchester to support a wide variety of purposes under the general heading of "social welfare", such as assisting people with medical conditions, disabilities, addictions, to help the aged, youth work etc.
Applications for new work are welcome and the Trustees give special consideration for pump priming requests.
Who can apply: Registered charities operating in Greater Manchester can apply. The Trustees will primarily support local, smaller, Greater Manchester registered charities.
Grant amount: Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Most grants tend to be in the range of £1,000 to £3,000.
Application process: The application form and grant review form are available from the Trust's website. The completed application form should be submitted by post to the Secretary of the Trust.
Deadline: The next deadline for applications is 30 September 2026 for the November 2026 meeting.
Contact info: Contact — peterkershawtrust
Website: Ordinary Grants — peterkershawtrust