GMCVO have launched a new social investment fund for organisations and businesses working in Greater Manchester who are trading for social good and looking to grow.

They are working in a unique partnership with the Greater Manchester Credit Union Consortium, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Access – The Foundation for Social Investment and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to deliver local investment with real impact, in communities where the need is highest.

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Grants are available for community groups and voluntary organisations across Stockport for projects and activities that positively contribute to the environmental, economic, or social wellbeing within a particular ward. Grants of between £50 and £1,000 are available.

Aviva, in partnership with WWF and the RSPB, is giving £1 million to support community groups across the UK to protect and restore nature in their local area.

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Funding and support to charitable organisations that help young people in North West England. It is made up of two funding streams.  One-off unrestricted grants for small community organisations, the typical one-off grants range from £2,000-£2,500. The Foundation aims to support organisations with a turnover of less than £500,000. Funding stream two is based on long-term funding partnerships for small North West charities that want to strengthen and grow.  Typical grants of £10,000-£30,000 pa for 3 years, to scale or strengthen operational health.

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Grants are available for local community groups in the UK who are affected by the increase in the cost of living. Volunteer-related costs, rent/utilities expenses and food/essentials are supported by the grant.

Deadline for applications Friday 24 May

Grants are available to UK charities running sports projects which provide opportunities for people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged to fulfil their potential and develop personal and life skills.

Two levels of funding are available:

• Major grants - £5,001 to £30,000.

• Small grants - up to £5,000 (for organisations with a turnover of up to £500,000).

The foundation provides single year or multi-year funding.

Initial applications can be made at any time.

There is a two-stage process. Applicants should first submit an enquiry using the online form.

Selected entries will then be invited to complete a full application. Full applications are considered quarterly. The application deadlines for the trustees' meetings each year are:

1 January - spring meeting.

1 April - summer meeting.

1 July - autumn meeting.

1 October - winter meeting.

The Department of Health and Social Care is inviting interested organisations to register expressions of interest for its £1 million Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund, aimed at increasing the number of AEDs in public places where they are most needed and help save lives.

An estimated 1,000 new defibrillators are to be provided by the fund, with the potential for this to double as successful applicants will be asked to match the funding they receive partially or fully.

As part of the grant award, applicants will be asked to demonstrate that defibrillators will be placed in areas where they are most needed, such as places with high footfall, vulnerable people, rural areas or due to the nature of activity at the site.

Examples could include town halls, community centres, local shops, post offices and local parks, to ensure that defibrillators are evenly spread throughout communities and easily accessible if someone is experiencing an unexpected cardiac arrest.

Applications are now open for a share of £2.4 million government funding to deliver local projects with a communities and place theme. The funding aims to address the diverse challenges faced by communities, enhance local assets, foster social cohesion, and create opportunities for economic growth.

For more information, criteria and how to apply, visit Stockport Council’s website here

The Cellnex Digital Inclusion Fund (up to £500) is offering small awards from groups of local residents or grassroots constituted community groups who want to get a new project or activity up and running. The Fund will focus on three main areas:

·        Empowering communities and places

·        Increasing confidence, skills and motivation

·        Affordability, accessibility and connectivity.

Who can apply?

If you’re a group of local residents who want to get a new digital inclusion project or activity up and running, or a constituted community group with an income of £2,500 or less, then you can apply.

You need to be based in one of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester and be planning to run your activity in the area where you live.

How much can you apply for?

The maximum award request that will be considered is £500.

The Fund will close once all funding has been fully allocated.

The aim of the programme is to support smaller organisations in the UK that provide activities and services that help children to have a happy, healthy and fun childhood. Grants of up to £2,200 are available.

Applications are assessed once a month with the deadline on the last day of each month.

Grants are available to local community groups and sports clubs for projects that will increase opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas of the UK to play outdoor sport. Grants in the range from £2,500 to £5,000 are typically available, although a larger grant may be possible in some circumstances.

The Macaulay Moat Foundation is an independent grant-maker supporting charities and social entrepreneurs (including Community Interest Companies) who focus on Autism and Church Outreach.

There is no deadline and grants are given out on an ongoing basis.

The following funding is available:

Core funding of hospices - typical grant sizes range from £10,000 to £20,000

Core funding support for the homeless - typical grant sizes range from £5,000 to £10,000

Promoting health and wellbeing - typical grant sizes range from £500 to £5,000

Applications will be considered from registered charities in the UK

Organisations applying in the health and wellbeing category should have an annual income of below £250,000 and those applying in the support for the homeless category should have an annual fundraised income (non statutory) of below £500,000.

The funding can be used for a range of purposes, which could include:

• Grants for core funding to include staff costs

• Ongoing running costs for specific projects

• Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis

Its purpose is to support small local charities and CICs which are led by and working with people who are experiencing economic inequity because of their race or ethnicity.

This programme offers a range of tailored development support and unrestricted funding of £75,000 over three years.

The Access Group Foundation is offering grants of between £25,000-£100,000 for organisations to mitigate the digital divide by making computing facilities, support and learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Charities, CICs, and educational establishments can apply for specific services, activities or projects – funding will not be provided for general IT-related overheads or operational costs.

The fund aims to support grassroots community-led organisations working with older people experiencing loneliness or isolation at Christmas. It is anticipated that older people will feel valued, engaged and connected with their community. Grants from £250 to £1,000 are available.

The initiative invites employees working for either TK Maxx or Homesense to apply for a grant on behalf of a local charity. Grants can be as small as £500.

There’s no official application form - we suggest contacting the Stockport or Cheadle stores to find out more.

Do you want to make your building more energy efficient to help tackle the cost of living crisis?

Do you need to make your space more accessible?

You can apply now for up to £350,000 (made up of 90% loan and 10% grant) if you are an organisation or business trading for a social purpose in Bolton, Oldham, Stockport or Wigan, that wants to renovate or refurbish your building, or purchase or build something.

Visit GMCVO’s website to find out more or get in touch to discuss your options: gmsocinvest@gmcvo.org.uk or 0161 277 1007

The Core Costs Funding Stream is for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Applicants to this programme can apply for grants for up to three years.

They aim to give quicker decisions for grants of £15,000 or less per year.

Funding for specific projects and activities children and young people aged 18 or under. Priority to smaller, local organisations and rarely fund organisations with income above £1 million. For UK wide Hospices and Housing Associations there is no maximum income limit. They will only consider applications for over £15,000 pa, if you are a registered non profit.

Applications at any time.