We’re Greater Manchester’s Community Foundation, the only charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.
Since Forever Manchester was established in 1989 we have delivered over £65 million into local communities, supporting over 1,300 community projects in Greater Manchester each year.
But to do all this great stuff we need to raise money. So whether you are a company or individual, your generosity can create something special right across Greater Manchester, keeping it great.
Forever Manchester is working in partnership with SWEF to support young people aged between 18 – 30 from Greater Manchester who have set-up a business and are ready to take it to the next level but just need a bit of help to get there.
Closes: February 27, 2025 12 Noon
The Voicescape Community Fund welcomes applications from grassroots community groups based in any of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. The Fund will focus on projects which support those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, as well as projects that provide education and skills development.
The Bright Futures Fund welcomes applications from Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector community groups based in any of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. The Fund will focus on projects aiming to improve social mobility, develop skills and otherwise support people from a wide variety of backgrounds into or back into work and careers.
Kellogg’s has teamed up with Forever Manchester to award grants of £1,000 to school breakfast clubs, to help them provide breakfast to those children who need it most.
Closes: March 6, 2025 12 Noon
The CDL Fund welcomes applications from grassroots community groups based in the borough of Stockport.
Learn more about the ways you can get involved in supporting communities.
Find out what grants are available to apply to now, along with helpful information and FAQs.
Alzheimer's support groups
Befriending schemes
Cancer support groups
Disability groups
Ethnic minority groups
Food banks
Gardening groups
Homelessness
Inter-generational activities
Junior Football Clubs
Knitting groups
LGBTQ+ Groups
Men in sheds
Neighbourhood watch schemes
Older people
Parent and toddler groups
Qualifications and Skills groups
Refugees
Sports clubs
Therapy
Under-represented people
Volunteer training
Walking groups
Xmas get togethers
Youth groups
Zillions more!
A fantastic night was had by all at the Forever Manchester Birthday Party, with a record-breaking £106,825 being raised for Forever Manchester to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.
Some are born here, some drawn here but we all call it home And they’ve covered the cobbles, but they’ll never defeat All the dreamers and schemers who still teem through these streets
Forever Consulting is growing and have exciting opportunities for both junior and senior researchers.
Run and raise money for Forever Manchester in the Great Manchester Run 10k taking place on Sunday 18th May 2025.
Hosted at the Frog and Bucket – Manchester’s longest running comedy club – Forever Funny guarantees a fun night out.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be happy, and by working with local people we help bring the community together to create something special.
We have a wide range of businesses willing to go the extra mile for Forever Manchester.
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