Oldham

Aims/priorities: The programme aims to create a UK-wide network of financially resilient organisations that revive unused buildings and support regeneration in some of the country’s most deprived places and communities.

The programme will provide funding and capacity building support to between 10 and 13 Heritage Development Trusts operating in locations of need and potential across the UK, who will join the existing group of 7 Heritage Development Trusts in England supported as part of a pilot initiative between 2020-23.

Aims/priorities: This funding aims to support the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations.

In addition, Community Digital Sound Programme (“C-DSP”) stations will be eligible for grants, alongside existing analogue community radio stations, if the station is broadcasting on a digital radio multiplex at the date of their application.

Denton West End Community Library (DWECL) were nominated along with 6 other groups from across Greater Manchester for the Forever Manchester Outstanding Community Contribution Award. 

The award night was held in Manchester with all the nominated groups from various different categories. 

DWECL were announced as the winners, which they were proud to receive as recognition for the work of all the volunteers over the last 10 years.

Aims/priorities: The Landscape Recovery Scheme has been established for landowners and managers who want to take a radical and large-scale approach to producing environmental and climate goods on their land.

In 2023, the second round of projects funded by the scheme will be focused on those supporting net zero, protected sites, and wildlife-rich habitat. Additionally, all supported projects should provide extra benefits, such as:

Aims/priorities: The Wolfson Foundation, established in 1955, is an independent charity that awards grants to support and promote excellence in the fields of science, health, education and the arts and humanities. The funding is intended to support capital infrastructure in these fields.

The main objective of the Foundation is the funding of capital infrastructure in the following areas:

Aims/priorities: The Hinrichsen Foundation offers grants to support organisations and individuals undertaking projects to promote music.

Who can apply? Individuals, organisations and charities in the UK are eligible to apply

Grant amount: There are two levels of funding available:

The Oldham Community Lottery is a fantastic new way for VCFSE organisations to raise funds through local supporters.

This is an easy way for members of the community to give locally, as they will be able to select who they would like to support from those organisations that are registered as good causes by buying lottery tickets, and the supported organisations will receive a benefit from the ticket sales.

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The five-year programme (2021-2026) addressing young women's mental health aims to support mental health services working with young women aged 16-25. The first year focused on projects in Northern Ireland or Greater Manchester. The second year had a focus on projects in Northern Ireland or the North East or North West of England. The third year includes these locations as well as Yorkshire and Humber.

Aims/priorities: Do you lead an early-stage organisation which involves local people and meets local needs?

Do you want help and support to grow your organisation’s impact and develop its trading income?

It is a FREE learning programme, supporting you to develop new skills and get support from other community businesses, plus a Match Trading grant of up to £5,000 which will challenge you to increase your trading.

Aims/priorities: This fund aims to achieve the following objectives: