Bolton CVS administers several grants programmes for community groups in Bolton. To see if the grants are suitable for your group click here.

• We have a series of information sheets that can help you make the most of your application.
• 1-2-1 support, we can offer a training session on writing better funding applications to the group or person writing the applications needs from beginners to advanced.
• We can also assist with checking your applications and offering tips to strengthen your bids before you submit them to the funder. Please contact a member of our team to see how we can help at funding@boltoncvs.org.uk

• My Funding Central is a database of grant funding and social investment sources. This service is available to organisations with an annual income below £1m and is free for organisations under £30k. (Please note you must be a registered charity with the Charity Commission to access the free membership, see pricing information here).
• Tailored Funding searches, we can support your group with searching for appropriate funding for specific projects/ideas or more specifically the organisation as whole.
• View our external funding opportunities here.

As a valued member of Bolton CVS, you have access to our exclusive Open4Community funding portal!

What is Open4Community?
• This online funding portal will allow you to access a diverse range of grants and funding programs, both local, regional and national.
• You can set up personalised tailored notifications about funding opportunities that align with your organisation’s mission and funding needs.
• You can access it anytime that is convenient for you.

If you are not sure of your membership status kindly contact the Development team: developmentteam@boltoncvs.org.uk

If you are a member and require access kindly contact the development team for instructions to sign up: developmentteam@boltoncvs.org.uk

Bolton CVS Launches Members-Only WhatsApp Group for Funding Updates

Bolton CVS is pleased to announce the launch of a new members organisation-only WhatsApp group chat dedicated to providing timely and relevant funding updates. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with up-to-date information on funding opportunities, deadlines, and key resources.

The WhatsApp group will serve as a quick and accessible way for members to stay informed and connected, ensuring they never miss important announcements that could benefit their organisation.

Please note:

• The group is strictly for Bolton CVS members .
• It will be used for broadcasting funding-related information only – no open discussions or promotional content.
• Members will receive concise, targeted updates to support funding bids and strategic planning.

If you are a member organisation and would like to join the group, sign up with here. If you are not a member organisation kindly click here to register.

Kindly note that having an account on our website doesn’t mean you are a member organisation, if you are unsure kindly contact info@boltoncvs.org.uk to confirm.

• We can help with creating a funding strategy and look at your organisations running costs as whole and identify funding for each of the areas from core costs to project costs
• It is becoming more and more important for organisations to diversify their income streams from traditional grant programmes and look for new opportunities to support their ongoing overheads through a ‘mixed income’ approach.