Forever Manchester

Community Support Fund (Phase Two)

Funding up to £5,000 is available for voluntary and community organisations in Greater Manchester who are supporting those suffering from hardship as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Community Centre Support Fund

Funding is available to help community centres make the adaptations that they need to in order to welcome groups and people back into their spaces in a Covid-secure way.

Captain Manchester’s Magical Tombola – 14th August 2020

The next draw of Captain Manchester’s Magical Tombola, sponsored by Zen Office, will take place on Friday 14th August 2020.

A Sweet Friendship Refreshes the Soul

Long Read: International Friendship Day (30th July), got us reflecting on the importance of friendship, and how central it is to creating happy, thriving and resilient communities.

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions Go The Extra Mile

The team of runners from Worldwide Recruitment Solutions ran 200 miles and raised a fantastic £350 for Forever Manchester.

Welcome Ward Security

We’d like to say a big welcome to our newest business supporter, Ward Security who will be donating much needed funds to Forever Manchester on a monthly basis.

Community Support Fund – Awards Made

We're pleased to report that 441 community groups across Greater Manchester have now benefitted from £1,547,676 of support from Forever Manchester’s Community Support Fund.

Over £1.5 million in funding delivered to community groups during the Coronavirus outbreak

Forever Manchester has delivered over £1.5 million in funding to support hundreds of community groups and organisations in Greater Manchester that have responded to the impact of Covid-19.

Shop on Amazon? Then don’t forget Amazon Smile

Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Forever Manchester every time you shop, at no cost to you.

Fundraise For Forever Manchester Through Seatd App

With the hospitality industry set to begin a progressive return to normal from July 4th, table service web-app, seatd (beseatd.com), is supporting Forever Manchester.

Fox-Rees Consulting To Donate 50% Of Their Fees To Forever Manchester

Where businesses use Fox-Rees Consulting for recruitment in 2020 the firm have pledged to donate 50% of their fees to Forever Manchester.

This is The Place takes Pride of Place in Albert Square

Words from ‘This is The Place’ written by Tony Walsh for Forever Manchester are displayed on the hoardings that surround Albert Square during the Manchester Town Hall renovation. ...

Messages Of Thanks From People Who Care

Long Read: Since we opened our Community Support Fund, we have received some heart-warming messages and thanks from community groups that have responded to the impact of Covid-19.

Helping Community Groups Get Together (virtually)

We are delighted to support 50 community groups with funding to purchase an annual Zoom licence to help keep people in their communities connected.

For Building a Stronger Community in Ardwick

As part of a three year project tackling social isolation, we’ve been using skills and expertise to help build a stronger community in the Ardwick area of Manchester.

The Power of Community

Long Read: Community brings people together with shared passions and with friendship and proves to us that we really do have more in common than that which divides us.

Random Acts of Kindness – Keeping us connected

Long Read: During the pandemic, we’re hearing a lot about people coming together, being kind to their neighbours and supporting the most vulnerable in communities right across Greater Manchester.