Tameside
Aims/priorities: The aim of the Trust is to give people of all ages the opportunities to access, participate in and enjoy the arts (particularly the performing arts), and support projects that widen access and have a lasting cultural impact on local communities.
The application periods for 2026 are as follows:
Aims/priorities: This investment programme supports venues, festivals and promoters, recording studios and rehearsal spaces as well as sector bodies operating in grassroots music. It also supports grassroots music sector bodies in their work to develop and support the sector.
Eligible projects support the transition of artists, bands and industry professionals to sustainable careers in music, as well as the development of new audiences and the grassroots music sector as a whole.
The Roving Museum is a portable gateway to the past, and travels to wherever it is needed. Headed by Agnes Fough the aim was to create accessible opportunities for diverse audiences to experience and learn from museum-quality exhibitions outside traditional museum establishments.
Agnes Fough is a committed and experienced community leader involved in various projects and community groups in Tameside. Agnes had an idea to open up access of cultural heritage to communities who may have faced barriers to attending museums and cultural activities due to background, culture, poverty and a general feeling that museums ‘just aren’t for them’.
Hence, The Roving Museum was then born!
Working with Dawn Action, Action Together’s Community Development Worker, Agnes began exploring the best legal structure for the museum, considering its bold ambitions the project would require substantial organisational support, resources and startup funding.
Working step by step with Dawn, the group were able to explore various organisational set up options, what this would require, what governance documents would be needed and, any additional resources and people this would require.
Following the creation of a governing document (constitution), work got underway to look at recruiting a board of trustees. This recruitment included developing a trustee recruitment pack which included both print and digital promotion, this was supported by Action Together’ s Communications Team.As all the parts of the project started to come together, the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) model was agreed and work began on the registration of the museum through The Charity Commission.
This can be a lengthy process and requires lots of evidence and information to be submitted so it was essential that Agnes with support from Dawn was able to ensure all the documentation was in order.
The Roving Museum now has a governing document (constitution). They have now recruited six Trustees including Agnes. The Trustees have agreed the constitution and have submitted their application to become a CIO. The group have also benefitted from attending Trustee Training with Action Together.
Agnes explains how Dawn's support has made a positive impact:
“I was initially nervous because I have never set up a Charity Organisation before. However, I soon realised that I needn’t have been because Dawn knew exactly what I was talking about and how she could help, from the initial flyers to the final application submission to the Charity Commission. Dawn began by explaining the different charity organisations I could set up, she gave me some information about them with time to read through before making any decisions. I was soon reassured that all would be well.
I find Dawn experienced, dedicated, patient and down to earth when it comes to working with community groups. She is my “GO-TO” Development Officer.”
Agnes Fough | The Roving Museum
Aims/Priorities: The funding is for projects that improve the physical infrastructure of the institution concerned to enhance the display, care and accessibility of significant collections
Who can apply? The Fund is open to bids from accredited museums, museum services and galleries in England falling into one of the following categories:
Aims/Priorities: The Trust offers grants to registered charities who are working towards a just and equitable society through three separate programmes:
Who can apply? Charities registered in England and Wales may apply.
Aims/Priorities: The funding is for churches, charities, and not-for-profit organisations affiliated with the Church of England, the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church, or the Church of Ireland for initiatives that promote the wellbeing of Anglican clergy.
Projects should focus on services like peer support groups, retreats, mentoring, or pastoral care to support clergy with their health and wellbeing.
Who can apply? Churches, charities and not-for-profit organisations within the UK can apply.
Aims/Priorities: The Foundation aims to support innovative projects and initiatives that drive positive, life-saving, and life-transforming change in communities in the UK and around the world.
Who can apply? In this funding round, UK-registered organisations that have a global operation can apply.
Organisations must have been established for at least three years and have an annual turnover of between £50,000 and less than £500,000.
Grant Amount: Between £5,000 and £30,000 are currently available.
Aims/Priorities: The Ockenden International Prize is awarded to registered charities with existing projects/programmes that have been successful in improving the lives of refugees and/or internally displaced people. Projects can take place anywhere in the world.
The judges are looking for projects primarily from small-to-medium-scale organisations that promote self-reliance among refugees and/or displaced people.
Aims/Priorities: This fund aims to support projects that focus on tackling risks associated with electrical products, increasing the public’s awareness of electrical safety, and promoting changes in behaviour to keep people safe in their homes.
Who can apply? Charities, community interest companies (CICs) trusts, and registered not-for-profit organisations that help those who are most vulnerable to electrical risk and injury can apply.
Priority will be given to organisations that meet the following criteria:
Aims/Priorities: The Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund supports museums and their community partners to improve inclusion and equitable working with community partners.
The fund offers: