We’re Greater Manchester’s Community Foundation, the only charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.
Join us for a high-energy battle of the bands event where worker bees from across Manchester will go head to head to win over the crowd and judges.
We’re inviting Greater Manchester businesses of all sizes to put their best musical talent forward and compete for glory in one of the city’s most iconic music venues, all whilst raising vital funds for local community groups.
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.
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: September 25, 2025 12 Noon
The Zuto Make A Difference Fund welcomes applications from grassroots community groups based in any of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.
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
Music Groups
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!
We're excited to announce the launch of our Birthday Party, taking place on Friday 6th February 2026.
Thank you to Clearscore for their generous donation of laptops, which are going to grassroots community groups to support them with all the great stuff they do each and every day for Greater Manchester.
As one of the easiest ways to support us, take a look at our calendar of events!
Less than 25 places left for our Half Marathon for just £60!
It's your last chance to get involved with the incredible music masterpiece - Music for the Senses! Visit the exhibition from the 10th-12th September, and check out their auction for a chance to own your very own one-of-a-kind guitar!
Manchester, it's time to swap your spreadsheets for setlists!
We have a wide range of businesses willing to go the extra mile for Forever Manchester.
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