Oldham
Aims/priorities: The aim of the Fund is to address disadvantage, notably by supporting causes which are unlikely to raise funds from public subscriptions. Both the UK and overseas fund policy is directed largely at supporting work at community level.
Who can apply?
Aims/priorities: The annual funding is intended for charitable work which addresses the ShooSmiths Foundation's funding priorities, which are to:
Aims/priorities: The Enterprise Development Programme aims to provide business and financial support to charities and social enterprises in England that are thinking of exploring new enterprise models and require financial or business support to make the transition, with the ultimate aim of taking on social investment in the future. The programme is open to organisations working across a range of sectors, which will vary as the programme runs its course.
Currently applications are invited from organisations working in the following sectors:
Aims/priorities: The Proper Good programme, previously known as the Local Access Partnership, offers free-to-access business support, networking and training led by entrepreneurs who know how to run proper businesses that do good in their communities.
Individuals on the programme may also apply for social investment to grow their businesses and scale their impact.
BHA Sexual Health Improvement Programme.
Who are they?
BHA for equality is a health and social care charity which exists to challenge and address health and social care inequalities and suport individuals, families and communities to improve their health and well-being.
What they do?
The sexual health team at BHA work to improve access to education, resources, teasting and healthcare services for communities in Greater Manchester. They deliver free health services in community settings and groups.
Aims/priorities: Supports projects that make communities fairer for everyone. Co-op members have raised over £85m for nearly 30,000 local projects since we started the fund in 2016.
You can apply if your project:
Your project must also:
Aims/priorities: Hilden Charitable Fund, a grant-making organisation which aims to address disadvantage by supporting causes less likely to raise funds from public sources, is once again accepting applications after undertaking a funding strategy review earlier this year.
There are two funding programmes available:
Aims/priorities: Set up in 2016, the Home Office’s Places of Worship Security Scheme offers grants to places of worship in England and Wales for the provision and installation of up to three security measures from the following list:
Relax with Lucy & Co support focuses on helping to support families following baby loss and they have launched some online Mindfulness Baby Loss Sharing Circles for people in Oldham to access.
These circles are delivered by a (Accredited Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher & Mental Health Nurse)
(Please note these sharing circles will be held weekly during term time only)
Sharing circles are an opportunity for baby loss families to connect virtually to share their experiences, thoughts, feelings, challenges and to hold space.
On Sunday 15 May our Action Together team joined the Fun Day at Alexandra Park to promote Action Together and support the Mayor of Oldham's charity appeal.
Staff and Volunteer Ambassadors enjoyed their day promoting Action Together and the benefits of volunteering.
Our team got involved in completing the 5k run in aid of the appeal and did absolutely amazing, winning a medal! Volunteer Elivis said, “I’m proud of myself and I’ve really enjoyed my day. I’m looking forwarding to volunteering at more events in my community."