Aims/priorities: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has again been allocated an amount of funding from Central Government to support the wellbeing of the local population during the winter months.
An amount of this funding is being offered to the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector to provide real community based support for those in need.
- Your project must demonstrate knowledge of your group/community and it’s needs and must provide direct support to the resilience and wellbeing of vulnerable community members through the winter.
- Planned give aways should clearly demonstrate being targeted to those in need.
- Projects tackling isolation and low mood should demonstrate longer term engagement throughout the project; parties will not be funded
- Purchases of equipment should be for the benefit of the community your application should explain how the community that you support will benefit from the purchase. Equipment solely for an organisation will not be funded.
Who can apply? Applications are open to those involved in providing activities which help people in Tameside. This can include voluntary organisations, community groups, community interest companies, social enterprises, development trusts and charities.
We are looking to fund groups who can support vulnerable adults in Tameside and projects that will improve people’s experiences and welfare during the winter months.
Groups of adults we are looking to help are those that are most vulnerable, such as older people, isolated people, people living in poverty; people who are homeless, people with disabilities and anybody who can be deemed as vulnerable and who may struggle with daily living during the winter months.
Grant amount: There are two main grants;
- Small grants of up to £1,500.
- Larger grants of up to £5,000
Application process: Please refer to eligibility criteria here. Applications should be completed and sent direct to winterpressuresfund@tameside.gov.uk
Deadline: Wednesday 29 November, 2023 (or until funds are spent which may be earlier.)
Contact information: If you have an idea that fits the above criteria, please contact Nicola Carter nicola.carter@tameside.gov.uk 07814 738402 for an initial discussion.
Website: tameside.gov.uk