Rochdale

Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support projects and activities that enable access to the arts, strengthen local cultural activity, and help develop skills across the arts and heritage sectors.

Who can apply? UK-registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1 million whose main activity is in the arts, crafts, and heritage sectors, can apply.

Applicants must provide a copy of their latest annual accounts (no more than 12 months old), alongside their organisational bank details.

Aims/Priorities: This fund helps clubs invest in activities that strengthen positive culture by listening to members of all ages and involving them in shaping club life. The aim is to support positive experiences, strong relationships and inclusive club environments.

All activities must focus on creating environments where people feel safe, valued and supported to take part and thrive. Topics of focus will include mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, and youth and athlete voice.

There are two strands available:

Aims/Priorities: This fund helps clubs invest in training and workshops for volunteers, coaches, parents, and athletes. The aim is to support positive experiences, strong relationships and inclusive club cultures.

Who can apply? Applications are open to sports clubs and groups that are:

• Based in Greater Manchester
• Have a constitution or governing document
• Have a committee or board
• Have relevant insurance and safeguarding policies in place

Grant Amount: Up to £500

Aims/priorities: The Trust currently offers the following grant schemes:

• Community Grants are for constituted, not-for-profit organisations and local authorities to create or improve community buildings or outside spaces for the benefit of the community.
   
• Habitat and Biodiversity Grants are for constituted, not-for-profit organisations that are enrolled with ENTRUST to support structural improvements to a single habitat, such as a waterway, woodland, or nature reserve.

The funder is looking for projects that:

Aims/priorities: The programme is designed to create a partnership of support to community groups, operating within two miles of a One Stop store, who are working to:

• Tackle food poverty.
• Support the vulnerable.
• Support the elderly.
• Support low income families.
• Running youth sports teams.
• Reducing/recycling waste
• Improving the environment

Who can apply? The following organisations may apply:

Aims/priorities: The Wheels and Walks programme is aimed at walking, wheeling and cycling groups that want to grow and develop their services and learn from other like-minded community groups. Each successful group will receive a year-long package of support from TfGM to deliver their activity, as well as funding.

Successful applicants will receive:

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for not-for-profit organisations across the UK to give children and young people under the age of 18 access to water for learning, developing and playing.

The objective of the programme is to give essential life skills and build children’s confidence and resilience, both physically and emotionally through water-based activities.

Who can apply? Applications will be considered from not-for-profit organisations, including:

Aims/priorities: The grants programme aims to give a helping hand to projects and initiatives across the UK that are seeking to bring music to their communities. The funding is for groups that need assistance to fulfil their potential in developing truly sustainable music programmes.

Who can apply? Groups, schools and organisations that are bringing music to their communities in the UK can apply.

Priority will be given to applicants who are most in need of help.

Aims/Priorities: The climate and nature emergency affects us all, but local action can make a real difference. We fund community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.

We fund projects that meet one of the following priorities:

• help people connect with and care for nature in their area
• make a positive difference to the environment

You can use the funding to: