Oldham

Oldham

Oldham Truly Wished Fund

Please note that applications to this fund are temporarily paused due to the incredible response that has been received so far - the Mayor's team continues to work hard to raise more funds and applications will be reopened as soon as possible.

 

Aims / Priorities

Traditionally, the Mayor of Oldham will choose charities to support during the Mayoral Year, donating the funds raised at the end of the year between the nominated charities.

GM Mental Wellbeing Grants

Aims/priorities:  As part of the fourth year of the GM Mental Wellbeing grants, funded by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (GMICP), they are excited to share that the second round of micro-grants is now open. 

Grants are available for small (income less than 75k) voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Greater Manchester to support the mental wellbeing of people from communities of identity or experience, including:   

Oldham Refugee Network Presents Refugee Week 2023

Published date: 
Tuesday, 13th June 2023

Oldham Refugee Network are delighted to present this programme of events that are taking place across the borough between 19 - 24 June 2023.

This year’s theme is compassion and the offers of participation that we’ve had from groups across the borough are a testament to that value.

Please click the links below to find out additional information about some of the upcoming events:

Active Travel Community Access Grants

Aims/priorities:

The grant will help local businesses and organisations to get more people walking, cycling and wheeling, reduce lorry and van travel in urban areas and help support Greater Manchester’s ambitions for improved air quality.

What can you bid for?

There is funding available for three measures:

1. Cargo cycle solutions - Grants up to £10,000

Barnardos BOLOH: Providing mental health and wellbeing support for asylum seekers in the UK

Published date: 
Friday, 9th June 2023

Barnardos BOLOH work with Asylum Seekers UK – wide by supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

How they can help:

  • Provide free counselling
  • Helpline advisors to listen and provide emotional support
  • Specialist advice on a range of issues 
  • Support in accessing support from other organisations
  • Provide practical support to meet diverse needs e.g. food, devices and other items

Get in touch:

Call 0800 151 2605

Greater Manchester – Breathe Better Air Community Fund

Aims/priorities:

The Breathe Better Air Community Fund is provided by a partnership between UK Community Foundation and the Clean Air Fund (CAF) and is administered by Forever Manchester.

This fund aims to support the clean air movement by supporting projects that raise public awareness and, projects that promote better air quality in communities through education, research, and practical activities and enabling them to become effective community air quality campaigners.

Who can apply?

Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales - d/Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations

Aims/priorities:

The funding is for organisations who are led by the communities they serve and alongside providing immediate crisis support and working with people over the longer term to help them break free from poverty and achieve their potential.

Applicants must be delivering their services in the following ways:

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