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The Onward Community Fund aims to support local groups and projects. Local organisations and community groups in the North West are invited to apply for a grant of up to £2,500 in the next round of funding which focuses on the theme of Winter resilience. We’re keen to support initiatives that will help our communities stay warm, connected, and supported during the colder months. So, whether you’re tackling food poverty, reducing isolation, or boosting wellbeing, we want to hear from you!
Application closes on the 15th of October.
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The awards aim to celebrate the initiatives that small organisations put in place to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity within their communities.
These awards are designed to honour the achievements made by organisations as they strive to make their communities a welcome, safe and happy place for everyone.
The winning entry will be chosen by a judging panel by 17 November 2025, using the following criteria:
The 2025 Awards offer three grants which will be paid by BACS into the organisation’s bank account:
The three recipients will also be featured in Zurich Municipal’s newsletter.
Application Closes 30th of September.
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This fund aims to improve the health and well-being of communities across Greater Manchester by encouraging people who are usually less active to start or increase the amount they regularly walk or wheel this autumn/winter.
Priority will be given to projects targeting the following groups:
Grants of up to £7,000
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The principle aim of this funding is to focus on supporting families that need help the most, in a way which adheres to their principles of transparency, trust and transformation.
The aim of these small community grants is to support projects, activities and organisations that will be of real direct benefit to families and have a direct and tangible social impact on people’s lives.
Community grants of up to and including £400 are available.
Application closes 4th of November 2025.
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This is an annual award made by the Trustees in memory of the Trust’s benefactor. The bursary is intended to fund the costs of a youth leader, though other forms of youth work will be considered. Trustees favour applications from charities whose income is less than £1,000,000.
Organisations with charitable status in Greater Manchester are invited to apply for the bursary, which will be awarded on the basis of up to £30,000 for year 1, £20,000 for year 2 and £15,000 for year 3.
Priority will be given to organisations that can show a firm shared element of funding beyond year 1 and where the appointment creates new opportunities.
Applications will be considered by the Trustees in November and the first payment to the successful applicant will be made the following April.
Application Deadline 31st of October 2025.
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The funding is intended to support creativity across the UK. There are three key areas:
For 2025, there will be two funding windows:
Applications must be made during these windows through the Submittable platform.
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Greater Manchester Health & Wellbeing 2026 Programme
Grants for projects supporting unpaid carers from global majority communities.
Twenty £5,000 grants are available to medium-sized Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to deliver health and wellbeing projects for unpaid carers from global majority communities in Greater Manchester between January and December 2026.
GM-based VCSE organisations rooted in their community that already work with unpaid carers from global majority backgrounds and aim to deliver health and wellbeing projects are eligible to apply.
You must be based and operating in one or more of the ten localities of GM. We can only fund VCSE organisations and your organisation must have:
Closing Date: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
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A small number of grants are available each year to small not-for-profit groups with projects that address a community issue or support a local community initiative; and provide benefits to the local community.
The following types of organisation may apply:
To be eligible, all organisations and community interest groups must:
If selected for a grant award, applicants will also need to provide their organisation’s articles of association or constitution, demonstrating clear objectives related to community interest and improvements.
Grants of up to £3,000
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The Trust was established in 1909 and is a registered charity. Its beneficial area includes the Borough of Bolton in recognition of the Scott family’s previous residence in Bolton, and their strong interest in the philanthropic work in the town.
The aim of this Trust is to support projects which help disadvantaged people or communities in Bolton, or provide for the relief of poverty.
Who can apply?
Only registered charities, or not-for-profit organisations who are in the process of becoming a charity, will be considered. Organisations must be operating in Bolton and beneficiaries of grants must be within the Borough of Bolton.
Grant size
Grants of between £250 and £3,000 are available. The Trust usually makes up to 20 charitable donations a year.
Closing date
Applications are considered at Trustee meetings held in early April, August and December. The deadline for applications is four weeks before each meeting.
Applications welcome from children and young people’s groups, elderly peoples groups, health and care related, education and training etc, focus on target groups and areas in need. Organisations must be operating in Bolton Borough and beneficiaries of grants must be within the Borough of Bolton.
Who can apply?
The grants are open to all individuals, community groups and non-profit organisations within Bolton.
Grant size
Up to £1,500
Closing date
Rolling application
The programme offers both an unrestricted grant and tailored support aimed at helping to strengthen charities and build the knowledge, skills and capabilities of staff and trustees.
The programme is intended for registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations operating mainly in England and/or Wales who are helping people living in England and/or Wales
Applicants must be providing in-depth services in one of the following eight themes: Addiction, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Care Leavers, Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, Offending, Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, Trafficking and Modern Slavery.
Who can apply?
Registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations operating mainly in England and/or Wales who are helping people living in England and/or Wales may apply. (Have an annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000 in their last published accounts within the last 12 months)
Grant size
Unrestricted grants of £75,000 for three years are provided alongside a range of tailored development support.
In addition, grants of up to £500 are available for groups who need accessibility support to apply for this programme. The grant will help fund the cost of support, such as a scribe or BSL interpreter.
Closing date
N/A
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Using money raised by National Lottery players, we distribute grants from £10,000 to £10million to support projects across the UK that connect people and communities to their heritage.
We also distribute heritage funding on behalf of the UK and devolved governments.
Heritage can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations. Understanding, valuing and sharing our heritage brings people together, inspires pride in place and supports local economies.
