Oldham
Aims/priorities: Funding is intended to support community-led organisations to deliver change by drawing on the 'lived experiences' of people who have experienced the issues being tackled. These issues should align with one of Comic Relief's four strategic themes:
Members of the Oldham Poverty Truth Commission met for the first time in September, to kick off a year-long exploration into the issue of poverty in Oldham.
The Commission brings together people with real experience of hardship with others who have the power, influence and/or authority to do something about it.
The aim is to build relationships and trust between local people and civic leaders that increase understanding of poverty and bring about changes in policy and practice that make a real difference.
Dr Kershaw's Hospice are very excited to announce that they will very shortly be opening a new retail location, selling furniture to raise much-needed funds for the Hospice. The soon to be launched ‘Furniture Hub’ will not only be a new store but a hub of activity, with office space, communal areas and storage facilities.
They are recruiting:
PAT Testers – Are you practically minded and want to support with ensuring our electrical donations are safe to sell? We provide full training and guidance. No formal qualifications are required.
What is #BeeWell
#BeeWell is an initiative in Greater Manchester that aims to make the wellbeing of young people everybody’s business. Co-created with young people, the #BeeWell wellbeing survey will be rolled out across secondary schools from Autumn 2021 onwards to understand young people’s wellbeing. #Beewell will support schools to improve pupil wellbeing and mobilise a coalition of actors to drive positive change in our communities.
The Early Years team in Oldham will be hosting a number of outdoor launch events for 50 Things to do Before You’re Five.
These launch events will take place from 10am-2pm at:
The link below should be used to book.
Aims/priorities: The purpose of the fund is to help Black and minoritised women's organisations, led-by-and-for women, which have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, to support women and girls, dealing with the impact of COVID-19. Eligible core costs and activities include:
Aims/priorities: The objective of the Fund is to reach the groups in England most affected by loneliness during COVID-19 with communications and engagement activity that will help reduce feelings of stigma and encourage people to take steps to help themselves and others.
Funding is for organisations to continue, adapt or expand existing activity that reaches groups at a higher risk of loneliness and supports the government’s loneliness objectives.
It can be used for:
Aims/priorities: The overall focus of the Sustainable Future Programme is on developing and promoting sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based paradigm.
The overall focus of the Fund is on developing and promoting sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based paradigm. Funding is available for work in the following areas:
Better economics - the Trust will fund work that:
Aims/priorities: The aim of the foundation is to help raise the quality of life in England and Wales, particularly for the young, disadvantaged and older people.
The funding is for one-off capital projects (not running costs) such as new buildings, major refurbishments, transport and equipment. Rented premises are expected to have a lease of at least 10 years. Applications for transport should be for new, not used, vehicles. Applications for equipment should be for single, high cost (£5,000 and over), durable items.