Rochdale

Aims/priorities: The funding supports physical activity projects for people living with Parkinson's across the UK, with a particular focus on encouraging those who are currently inactive to get involved and connect with local opportunities that help them move more creatively.

The priorities for this year's grants programme are:

Aims/priorities: The foundation makes grants to projects which support young people (18 years and under) who are challenged by abuse or addiction, who are young carers, or who are homeless/without a safe place to call home.

Who can apply? Applications will be considered from organisations working with young people that require funding in the areas of:

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: