Oldham

Oldham Council wanted us to share the following statement with you as VCFSE partners in the borough.

As you may already be aware, the Independent Review into historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Oldham was published on Monday 20 June.

Oldham Council fully accepts the findings of this report which you can read in full on the GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) website at Review of Historic CSE in Oldham

Aims/priorities: The fund is focused on three principles:

• To benefit communities in greatest need of quality green spaces
• To tackle our climate and biodiversity emergency
• To encourage and empower communities to get involved with nature

Who can apply? 

Since September 2021, two dozen people have been meeting to change the story of poverty in Oldham for good. They include from residents with experience of poverty and hardship, as well as those with the power, authority and influence to do something about it.

Green Spaces Fund

Green funding could help improve your community 

Following its announcement earlier this year, the £2.6m Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open to applications, seeking community projects that will make a real difference to their local area. 

The fund makes small and large grants available for community groups wanting to create new spaces or improve existing ones in their local area, particularly where there is currently poor local access to good quality green space.

Aims/priorities: The aim of the grants programme is to support communities to thrive by funding projects that:

• Build strong relationships in and across communities.
• Improve the places and spaces that matter to communities.
• Help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage.  

During the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the Reaching Communities programme is supporting people and communities most adversely impacted by the crisis.

Aims/priorities: Funding is intended to support women-led organisations who are helping victims of male violence to recover and rebuild their lives, and working to improve the safety of women in the UK.

Who can apply? To be eligible, organisations must meet all of the following criteria:

Aims/priorities: The aim of the Foundation is to help charities and other organisations that support serving and former members of the British Armed Forces, and sometimes their dependants, who are in need.

A potential, qualified beneficiary “in need” is one or all of the following:

Aims/priorities: The funding is for charitable organisations in the UK, to support core costs in the following areas:

Food Vulnerability Webinar

Date: Monday 13th June

Time: 11.00-12.15 (12.00-1.15 CET)

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Aims/priorities: The Foundation aims to make a difference to the lives of older people and other adults with a physical, learning or mental disability; supporting practical solutions that lead to increased personal independence, self-sufficiency and dignity.

The aim of this fund is on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged will receive highest priority.