Rochdale
Aims/priorities: The funding is for listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, to help with the costs of urgent and essential maintenance and repair projects as well as the costs of developing a church building project.
Who can apply? To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support the work of charities and organisations whose purpose fits with the objects of the Delamere Dairy Foundation for the benefit of the public, namely:
Aims/priorities: The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) provides funding to support improvements to existing district heating or communal heating projects that are operating sub-optimally and resulting in poor outcomes for customers and operators.
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.
Who can apply? Grants are made to a range of organisations. It is not necessary to be a registered charity to apply to the Trust, however, the Trust can only support work which is legally charitable as defined in UK law.
Aims/priorities: The Fund aims to support people to create a world in which power is more equally shared, and in which powerful institutions are responsive and accountable to wider society and aligned with the long-term public interest.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from a range of organisations. It is not necessary to be a registered charity to apply to the Trust, however, the Trust can only support work which is legally charitable as defined in UK law.
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support projects to improve the health, wellbeing and financial literacy of people who are experiencing homelessness.
Who can apply? UK registered charities may apply for a:
Background: The Home Office is committed to supporting and stabilising the mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable asylum-seeking customers to reduce the likelihood of harm to the individual or wider society. Most recently (2022/2025) this commitment has been reflected by the provision of the Therapeutic Support Grant funding. The Home Office is now seeking to build on that grant’s findings.
Aims/priorities: The funding is aimed at individuals and groups of young people who are able to demonstrate that through volunteering or community service they can enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society.
Who can apply? Applications are accepted from UK based volunteering or community service projects, organised and run by young people (under 30 years).
Grant amount: Up to £500 are available.
Adeela initially met with our Volunteering Support Officer, Asma, earlier this year as she wanted to find a role through volunteering that gave her some experience as a Teaching Assistant. Adeela was seeking a role where she could be flexible, balancing her work and home life as she had a young daughter.
Asma successfuly supported Adeela to secure a volunteer position at Girls Friendly Society in Heywood, which not only provided the flexibility she required, but also allowed her daughter to participate alongside her!
Adeela told us; "I feel more confident and gaining work experience, even as a volunteer or intern, can help prepare you for a career in your chosen field and provide valuable accomplishments that you can include on your resume when applying for future positions and I really appreciated how you listened to my concerns and validated me. I feel like I can approach you with any sort of problem and know that you’re invested in helping me find a solution I just want say thank you so much!"
Asma caught up with Adeela this week at the Girls Friendly Society, where she’s been volunteering for four months now. Adeela was over the moon to welcome Asma to her placement, and it was wonderful to see her in action. Asma joined them all for a particularly festive and creative session, where the girls were decorating paper Christmas trees and cookies!
We were delighted to hear Adeela had received great feedback from GFS Group Leader, Elicia, too:
"Adeela has been a fantastic addition to GFS Heywood. She connects well with the girls, actively engaging with them and supporting them in completing their tasks throughout the sessions. Over her time with us, Adeela has grown in confidence and has even started suggesting activities she believes the girls will enjoy, showing her creativity and initiative.
She is hardworking, always eager to help, and follows instructions carefully. Her dedication is clear - she has never missed a session. I’m excited to continue working with Adeela and to see how she continues to grow and contribute to our group.
Asma and Phil make up our Volunteering Team in Rochdale. They can help you find an opportunity that fits in alongside your other commitments, and is appropriately matched with your relevant skills and experiences, as well as your reasons for volunteering.
To find out more, call us on: 0161 339 2345
email us at: volunteering@actiontogether.org.uk
You can register your interest to volunteer at: www.actiontogether.org.uk/volunteer, and use our online directory to search hundreds of volunteer opportunities currently advertised by local groups and organisations: www.actiontogether.org.uk/volunteering