Oldham

Constituted groups and organisations can apply to this fund for £500 - £3000 for the items, equipment or supplies they need to support their communities in this difficult time. The We love MCR charity have simplified the process to apply and are able to get the money out to groups quickly. 

Email: Cllr.d.noor@manchester.gov.uk for an application form.

Completed application forms should be a emailed to: welovemcrcharity@manchester.gov.uk

Alpkit are the charity that helps people Go Nice Places, Do Good Things. However, recent global events call for a shift of focus over the coming months. Alpkit are now prioritising funds to support projects that demonstrate an immediate impact on those affected by the Covid-19 virus crisis.

As a community, Alpkit believe they are a resourceful and adventurous bunch and welcome any applications from individuals or organisations serving those affected by coronavirus, across the country.

Examples include:

A fund to support organisations working to support the homeless or reduce homelessness.

Two programmes are available, grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £50,000.

The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust is offering grants of up to £5,000 (unrestricted) to organisations who provide early years support and will experience an increase in demand due to Covid-19.The Trust will make grants to organisations working to  improve the life chances for some of the most disadvantaged children in England and Wales by investing in early intervention and preventative work.

Sport England has set up the new £20 million Community Emergency Fund as part of a £195 million package to help the sport and physical activity sector through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The scheme aims to deliver immediate funding to those most in need and builds on the success of similar previous funds such as Sport England’s Flood Relief Fund.

The National Emergencies Trust (NET) has launched a coronavirus fundraising appeal to raise funds for local charities. The British Red Cross will be managing donations.  NET will award grants and distribute money raised through a number of charitable organisations, for example local community foundations. Partners will work within parameters agreed with NET “to help identify the greatest need and distribute funds with both care and speed wherever possible”.

Arts Council England's Emergency Funding Package will offer individuals and organisations working in the cultural sector new financial support during the Covid-19 crisis. They have re-purposed all our investment strands to be able to offer this support. For further information about application open datees please click here

We are here to provide free of charge clothing, food Items, toiletries, cleaning and household products so the most vulnerable people in our communities can stay safe and well.

COVID-19 presents us with one of the greatest challenges we have seen during our lifetimes. However, during this difficult time we, at Giving World remain committed to supporting people in crisis by providing our service in the time of their greatest need.

Charity Bank have compiled an extensive list of emergency funding opportunities for social sector organisations experiencing difficulties.

This includes funding available from the National Emergencies Trust, John Lewis Partnership Community Support Fund, and many more local and national initiatives.

Read more by visiting charitybank.org/news/covid-19-emergency-funding-for-charities-and-social-sector-organisations