Groups we’ve helped

Fantastic Funding Figures!

We’re delighted that between January and March 2024, we were able to make an amazing 89 grants to community projects across Greater Manchester, providing a total of £240,536 in funding.

Mum’s Mart: the smart mums making a difference in Sharston

As Mother’s Day approaches, we’re reminded of the profound impact mothers have on our lives. And, from the heart...

Connecting Communities at Christmas (2023)

We are delighted to announce that we have supported 175 community groups across Greater Manchester to celebrate Christmas together...

Together Energy Fund (2023)

We were delighted to award £85,877 of funding to support a further 36 grassroots community groups based across the...

Zuto Make a Difference Fund – supporting groups across Greater Manchester (2023 Pt 2)

We were delighted to award £18,975 of funding to support a further 20 grassroots community groups based across the...

Cellnex Digital Inclusion Fund (2023)

We were delighted to award £56,156 of funding to support a further 12 grassroots community groups based across the...

Auto Trader Community Fund – For Groups Doing Great Things (2023 Pt3)

We were delighted to award £22,766 of funding to support 23 grassroots community groups based across the ten boroughs...

The Eagles Wing

The Eagles Wing is a mutual support group made up of local people, asylum seekers and refugees in Bury....

Great Grants! Fabulous Funding!

We were delighted that between October and December 2023, we made an amazing 273 grants to community projects across...

Organic Soul Food

Organic Soul Food supports the homeless with hot food provision, clothing, sleeping bags and other vital items, signposting people...

Community Support Centre

Community Support Centre supports women and girls who are socially and economically disadvantaged, working alongside them to realise their...

Europia

Europia work to support, educate, empower and represent East and Central Europeans (CEE) who have come to live and...

Cascade Baby Bundles

Cascade Baby Bundles supports families in need across Greater Manchester by distributing new and pre-loved clothing and essential items...

Standish Lip Reading Society

Standish Lip Reading Society provides lip reading tuition to adults with moderate to severe hearing loss, helping many overcome...

Salford Food Parcels

Salford Food Parcels are a food bank in Salford, fighting local food poverty.

Caritas Diocese of Salford

Caritas Diocese of Salford work alongside people from across Greater Manchester and Lancashire who are experiencing poverty, discrimination, and...

Special Olympics Bury

Special Olympics Bury provides sports and social opportunities for young disabled people aged 13 and above.

Headway South Manchester and Stockport

Headway South Manchester and Stockport (HSMS) support the survivors of brain injury and their families.

Manchester Refugee Support Network

Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN) provides practical support to those fleeing persecution, conflict, and various forms of injustice and...

String of Hearts CIC

String of Hearts CIC is a community arts organisation that connects older adults through music, helping to reduce isolation...

Idaraya Life CIC

Idaraya Life is a health and lifestyle group that works to promote exercise and wellbeing activities to women, with...

Headspace Bolton CIC

Headspace Bolton is an innovative arts organisation, run by and for people with lived experience of mental health issues...

Greenacres Community Association

Greenacres Community Association runs and manages a community centre serving Greenacres and surrounding neighbourhoods in Oldham. The centre provides...

Gorton Visual Arts

Gorton Visual Arts provide opportunities for older people and people with learning difficulties or mental health issues to gain...

Hats and Paint (Period Portraits)

Hats and Paint (Period Portraits) is a social art group where strangers can get together over art, music, and...

Community Media Crew Group

Community Media Crew Group is a day-care group that provides the opportunity for people with learning disabilities to gain...

Stockport Afternoon Flower Club

Stockport Afternoon Flower Club are a group of older ladies and gentlemen who share a love of flowers, flower...

Mandem Meetup CIC

Mandem Meetup are a social group, promoting and improving the conversation around men’s mental health and wellbeing.

Dancing With Dementia

Dancing with Dementia provides a place where people living with dementia can participate in social activities with family and...

Friends of West Gorton Community Park

Friends of West Gorton Community Park (FWGCP) are a group of residents and volunteers who run activities in their...

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