Rochdale
We have some exciting news to share with you all regarding recent colleague changes within our Rochdale team.
Firstly, we are thrilled to welcome Fi Oakes as the newest member of our team. Fi joined us at the start of June as a Community Development Worker in Rochdale and brings a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set to our team.
A huge congratulations to our member organisation, Creative Health and Wellbeing Ltd, who have successfully been awarded Action Together's Quality in Action Award.
Creative Health and Welling Ltd are a Rochdale based, Community Interest Company who uses art, crafts and creativity to encourage people to experience well-being and reduce feelings of social isolation.
Erica Matthews from Creative Health said;
Aims/priorities: Funding is intended to allow organisations to connect archives with their communities and the wider public in alignment with key moments of national significance.
Who can apply? Applications are accepted from public sector bodies, not-for-profit organisations including registered charities, and for-profit organisations including business archives.
Archives are encouraged to propose partnership projects and submit consortium applications.
Aims/priorities: This funding will support research projects aiming to improve understanding of the specific consumer harms diverse and disadvantaged communities experience, and develop evidence-based solutions.
This year, Which? is seeking proposals specifically in two policy areas:
In each of these areas, Which? is interested in funding work that:
Aims/priorities:
The purpose of this open access programme is to support cultural organisations to adjust buildings and equipment so that they can operate safely post-pandemic and improve access, seize on technological opportunities, and reduce environmental impact.
The longer-term impacts Arts Council England expects to see from this programme are:
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 work with Asylum Seekers UK – wide by supporting their mental health and wellbeing.
How they can help:
Get in touch:
Call 0800 151 2605
Caring and Sharing Rochdale have been awarded Action Together's Quality in Action Award!
The award is a recognised framework for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations working across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside. Quality in Action is an independent, local seal of approval which demonstrates an organisation's commitment to quality assurance & continuous improvement.
Nicky Iginla, Caring and Sharing Rochdale Chief Executive Officer, said:
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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?
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: