Manchester Guardian Society

Organisations funded:

Small voluntary organisations in Greater Manchester. You do not have to be a registered charity to apply, but the work you ask us to support must be legally charitable. The charity's approach to Community Interest Companies (CICs) and other non-charitable social enterprises is to consider helping such organisations, where the purpose of the grant can clearly be seen to meet the Trust’s charitable objects.

Applications will not be considered from organisations established within the last three years.

Amount Available:

There is no minimum grant however the maximum grant awarded tends to be for £3,500.

Deadlines:

Decisions are made quarterly. Dates available on the website

Criteria:

Grants are restricted to specific revenue projects, rather than general running or capital costs. However, grants for capital projects or running costs may occasionally be made.

The trustees are particularly interested in assisting the following:-

• Organisations for young people e.g. scouts, guides, youth organisations.

• Organisations which support sick and disabled people.

• Groups providing for the elderly and disadvantaged members of society.

• Educational initiatives by arts organisations, particularly children and young people;

• Community associations