Funding Bulletin
March 2014
This bulletin is produced by a partnership of local support and development
agencies across Greater Manchester: Community and Voluntary Action Tameside,
Voluntary Action Oldham (VAO), Salford CVS and Volunteer Centre and Bolton CVS.
Information for the bulletin is compiled from a number of sources including
Fit4Funding, Grantfinder, GMCVO (Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary
Organisations) and direct from funders themselves. It showcases just a few of the
hundreds of funding opportunities available for local community, voluntary and
faith organisations.
Assistance is available from your local CVS (Council for Voluntary Services) with
putting together a quality funding bid. Please find the details below of who to
contact in your area. Please get in touch to see how we can work with you to help
you achieve your aims.
Please also let us know if you are successful in securing funding as a result of
spotting an opportunity in our bulletin!
LOCAL FUNDS
Co-operative Oldham Seedcorn Fund
Priorities/details: The overall objectives of the Co-operative
Oldham Fund are to:
 Enable local communities to identify and implement
local solutions to local problems, and provide
appropriate support
 Promote voluntary social action and a culture of volunteering
 Promote co-operation and collaboration within and between communities
 Promote equality of opportunity and inclusion
Who for: Registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations (check guidance notes
before applying)
Grant amount: Up to £1,000
Application process: Application Form and guidance notes available on VAO website
Deadline: 15th of every month until further notice
For more information: Email: jane.glaysherwhite@vaoldham.org.uk Website:
www.vaoldham.org.uk/Cooperative_Oldham_Fund or contact Jane Glaysher-White, Tel:
0161 633 6222
“350” Community Cash Award
Priorities/details: Rotary Club of Chadderton & Failsworth are offering
grants to support new and existing projects throughout the borough.
Grant amount: Up to £350.00
Application process: Application form available from Voluntary Action Oldham
Deadline: The last Friday of each month
For more information: Email: jane.glaysherwhite@vaoldham.org.uk Website:
www.vaoldham.org.uk/350CommunityCash or contact Jane Glaysher-White, Tel: 0161 633
6222
Respect Our Communities Award
Priorities/details: The Respect Our Community Awards (administered
by First Choice Homes Oldham) have been designed to enable the
communities of Oldham to be as imaginative as possible when trying
to resolve issues of nuisance that affect them in the area where they live.
The Awards will fund projects that:
 Build confident communities that pull together to solve problems that affect them.
 Raise awareness of other sections of Oldham's diverse community
 Increase participation of community events to help bring neighbourhoods together
 Develop skills of individual people so that in turn those new found skills will benefit
the community
FCHO wants to enable communities to thrive and for people to enjoy their neighbourhood
Grant amount: Up to £5,000
Application process: Application form available from website
Deadline: Awards up to £500 can be submitted anytime throughout the year. Closing
dates for 2014 are: 28 April, 30 June, 10 September, 17 November
Further information: Email: joanne.white@fcho.co.uk Website:
www.fcho.co.uk/main.cfm?type=RESPECTOURCOMMUNIT or contact Joanne White, Tel:
0161 770 3796
GENERAL FUNDS
Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank - Spirit of the Community
Awards 2014
Priorities/details: Supports projects that advance financial education to
help build financial capability and confidence, improve employability to
help build prosperous communities and promote environmental protection
to help prepare our society for the future. Awards will be considered in the following
categories:
Education - Initiatives that advance financial education, including those that promote
accessibility to both financial education and financial services
Employability - Initiatives that build on and develop skills in individuals to equip them for
the workplace and help them become ready for work
Environment – Projects seeking to protect or improve the environment
Who for: Registered charities, constituted voluntary groups, community organisations
benefitting communities in the areas where the Bank operates
Grant amount: In each category, one project will receive an Award of £10,000 and three
projects will receive £5,000
Application process: Applications are available to download from the website
Deadline: 31 March 2014
For more information: Website www.ybonline.co.uk/foundation
ESF Community Learning Grants
Priorities/details: The scheme aims to support innovative projects and new
ways of working that help people return to work, beneficiaries must be aged 19
years and over.
The grants can support a wide range of activities including:
•
Initial help with basic skills
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Taster work experience, including voluntary work
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Training, advice and counselling
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Job search assistance
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Confidence building and personal development
Smaller, under-resourced organisations which offer services to marginalised people with a
focus on building stronger communities will be priorities
Who for: Constituted voluntary and community groups, registered charities, and social
enterprises, with an income of less than £300,000 per year and under 9 FTE paid staff
Grant amount: Up to £13,500
Application Process: Online eligibility assessment, eligible applicants will then be able to
download an application form.
Deadline: The deadline for applications to Round 5 is 31 March 2014, Round 6 is likely to
close in June 2014, Round 7 will close in September 2014
For more information: Website: http://nw.wea.org.uk/esf_grants
Peter Kershaw Trust – Ordinary Grants
Priorities/details: For a wide variety of purposes under the general heading
of social welfare, for example, to assist people with medical conditions,
disabilities, addictions, to help the aged and youth work. Applications for new
work are welcome and the trustees give special consideration for pump
priming
Who for: Medical and registered charitable organisations and educational establishments
that are located in Greater Manchester are eligible to apply
Grant amount: No minimum or maximum level is specified
Application Process: Applications should be made in writing and accompanied by the
latest financial statements
Deadline: Ordinary grants 31 March and 30 September
For more information: Website www.peterkershawtrust.org/
BUILDINGS
National Churches Trust - UK
Priorities/details: The Community Grants programme is for projects which
introduce facilities to enable increased community use of places of worship.
Grants are available towards capital works such as additions and extensions, and
the introduction of facilities, such as accessible toilets and catering facilities. To
qualify, projects must have an estimated cost of at least £25,000 (including VAT
and fees).
Who for: The National Churches Trust will consider applications from listed and unlisted
Christian places of worship throughout the UK
Grant amount: Grants of £5,000 and above for
Application process: Eligibility test followed by online application form.
Deadline: Rolling programme with end date - 1 October 2014
For more information: Email grants@nationalchurchestrust.org Website:
www.nationalchurchestrust.org/supporting-you/grants/welcome.php
HEALTH & DISABILITY
The Yapp Charitable Trust
Priorities/details: The Yapp Charitable Trust make grants to small
registered charities to sustain their existing work with: elderly people,
children and young people aged 5 – 25; people with disabilities or
mental health problems; moral welfare – people trying to overcome
life-limiting problems of a social, rather than medical, origin (such as addiction, relationship
difficulties, abuse, offending); education and learning (with a particular interest in people
who are educationally disadvantaged, whether adults or children.
They only make grants for core funding. They define core funding as the costs associated
with regular activities or services that have been ongoing for at least a year. They can not
fund new projects, extra services or additional delivery costs. This includes creating a paid
post for work that is currently undertaken on a voluntary basis or rent for premises that are
currently cost free.
Who for: They offer grants to registered charities that have been formally established for a
minimum of 3 years. Newly registered charities may apply but the organisation must
have appointed a management committee and adopted a governing document at least 3
years ago. They only offer grants to registered charities with an annual expenditure of less
than £40,000
Grant amount: Three years funding upto a maximum of £3,000 per year
Application process: Available to download from the website
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time
For more information: Email: info@yappcharitabletrust.org.uk Website:
www.yappcharitabletrust.org.uk
ENVIRONMENT
Veolia Environmental Trust
Priorities/details: The Veolia Environmental Trust awards grants to
projects that have a community or environmental benefit and are in
proximity to Veolia Environmental Services (UK) plc facilities.
They will consider capital costs that provide, maintain or improve amenities that are for use
and booking by the wider general public for example:
 Village halls, community centers, Scout and Guide huts – new build, renovation and
refurbishment
 Religious buildings – reordering and refurbishment for wider non-faith-based
community activities
 Children’s play areas, skate parks, public parks and community sports facilities
 Visitor centres with free entrance and potential for alternative community use
 Footpaths, bridleways, cycleways and landscaping
 Sports clubs/associations – where the project benefits 2 or more organised sports
and where the club/association is able to demonstrate how it encourages all ages,
gender and abilities to use its facilities
Who for: Applications can be submitted by any constituted not-for-profit group, with the
exceptions of regulatory bodies e.g. Forestry Commission, Environment Agency,
educational establishments, museums, libraries, theatres and the arts, and zoos. Use the
online postcode checker at www.veoliatrust.org/apply/geographic/ to confirm your project
is in an area they cover
Grant amount: The average award is between £20,000 and £40,000, with a maximum of
£100,000. All projects need to have secured at least 5% in cash of the total project cost
before a full application is made
Application process: Initial Enquiry form online before making a full application.
Deadline: Rolling programme with four rounds every 12 months
For more information: Email: info@veoliatrust.org Website: www.veoliatrust.org
Field Studies Council - Kids Fund
Priorities/details: The Kids Fund is part of the Field Studies Council
(FSC). FSC, is the only environmental education charity dedicated solely
to providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages
and abilities to discover, explore, be inspired by, and understand the
natural environment.
The Kids Fund aims to:
bring environmental understanding to disadvantaged young people by attending a course
at an FSC learning location help disadvantaged young people to attend a course who may
otherwise be excluded due to some form of disadvantage - health, mobility, deprivation or
financial
Who for: Voluntary youth groups (either run by voluntary leaders, managed by a voluntary
organisation or a registered charity)
Grant amount: Up to 80% of the course fee for groups of disadvantaged young people to
attend a non-curriculum day or residential course at an FSC Learning Location
Application process: Application form available to download from website
Deadline: Rolling programme with decision rounds closing on 1st March, 1st June and 1st
November each year
For more information: Email: kidsfund@field-studies-council.org Website: www.fieldstudies-council.org/supporting-you/applying-to-fsc-kids-fund.aspx
Orchard Windfalls
Priorities/details: Tree Council has funds available to assist groups proposing to
undertake well-planned orchard planting projects during National Tree Week, 29
November to 7 December 2014. A condition of the grant programme is that children
under the age of 16 are actively engaged in the project.
Who for: Community Groups and schools
Grant amount: They are able to fund projects between £100 and £700 and
successful applicants will receive up to 75% towards their planting costs. For example, if
your project totals £700, The Tree Council would offer up to £525. The remaining 25% will
need to be secured by your organisation
Application process: Application form available from website
Deadline: 31 March 2014
For more information: Email: info@treecouncil.org.uk Website:
www.treecouncil.org.uk/grants/orchard-windfalls
Team Foundation
Priorities/details: The Foundation aims to encourage a better understanding of
the relationship between our approach to food and its implications on health and
social wellbeing.
They seek to do this by improving food access, quality, education, research and
environmental stewardship through funding inspired projects and charitable
organisations with like-minded goals.
The trustees take an active role in their grant making, often working closely with a small
number of chosen beneficiaries to achieve particular objectives. Therefore it should be
understood that a large percentage of unsolicited proposals would be unsuccessful.
However they still welcome applicants who share their aims and that present the
exceptional
Who for: Registered charities, not-for-profit and non-governmental organisations,
universities and colleges in the UK and Ireland
Grant amount: Unspecified
Application process: Application form (available from website), 1200 worded statement
(see guidelines for content), copy of your most recent accounts and copy of your ethical,
environmental and equal opportunities statement
Deadline: Rolling programme
For more information: Email: info@ateamfoundation.org Website:
www.ateamfoundation.org
FAITH
Westhill Endowment
Priorities/details: The objectives of the Westhill Endowment are the promotion of
education in the manner which reflects the principles of the Christian religion and the
tradition of the historic free churches and the promotion of dialogue and educational
interchange between the Christian Church and persons of other living faiths. To achieve
these objectives Westhill supports community-transforming projects with advice and grants
Who for: Organisations reflecting the principals of the Christian religion
Grant amount: Between £1000 and £20,000
Application process: Apply in writing following the guidelines detailed on the website
below
Deadline: Rolling programme
For more information: Email: westhilltrust@btconnect.com Website:
www.westhillendowment.org
The Archer Trust
Priorities/details: The Archer Trust is UK
Christian charitable grant-making trusts who
prefer to support organisations working in areas of high unemployment and deprivation.
They favour charities which make good use of volunteers and projects that deliver aid or
support to a defined group of needy or deserving people, for instance those with physical
or mental disabilities or the disadvantaged
Who for: Small UK Charities
Grant amount: Between £250 and £3,000
Application process: Letter sent by post to The Secretary, The Archer Trust, Bourne
House, Wadesmill, Ware, Herts, SG12 0TT
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time, however replies may take some time
because the trustees only meet twice a year, normally in March and September
For more information: Website: www.archertrust.org.uk/
Church and Community Fund
Priorities/details: The Church and Community Fund aims to grow the
Church of England and develop its capacity to engage with the whole
community. The CCF will support projects that:
 Significantly expand the Church’s engagement with neighbourhood
renewal;

Seek innovative ways of developing established community projects so that they
either a) grow existing or b) evolve into new communities of Christian Faith, and;
Who for: The CCF can only accept applications for funding if the applying organisation
has sufficiently strong Anglican (Church of England) links on the ground
Grant amount: Between £10,000 - £20,000
Application process: Complete online eligibility check to gain access to application form
Deadline: 31 March 2014
For more information: Email: ccf@churchofengland.org Website:
www.churchandcommunityfund.org.uk
SPORT
Wooden Spoon Community Projects
Priorities/details: Community projects focus on 2 areas of activity:
 Education projects - Wooden Spoon works in partnership with
professional rugby clubs and specialist education providers, this
centrally delivered programme supports disenfranchised young
people back into education, employment or training
 Disability Rugby projects- Wooden Spoon supports a range of disability rugby
project types including: wheelchair rugby, special school tag rugby and is due to
pilot a visual impairment project working with Action for Blind People
Who for: Wooden Spoon can only make grants to organisations with a legal status, e.g.
schools, charities, and private members clubs. We cannot make grants to individuals
Grant amount: Unspecified
Application process: Application form available on website.
Deadline: Rolling programme
For more information: Email: Rhopkin@woodenspoon.com Website:
www.woodenspoon.com/projects/apply_for_funds.php
Swimathon Foundation Opens Community Grants Scheme 2014
Priorities/details: Swimathon is the world's biggest fundraising swim. The
Swimathon Foundation was formed in 2001to help guarantee the long-term
future of the event. As well as managing and promoting Swimathon, the
Foundation offers grants each year to promote swimming in local
communities. The grants are funded by the Swimathon Foundation and administered by
British Swimming and the Swimming Trust.
Who for: community groups including: swimming clubs, youth groups, clubs for the
elderly, clubs for the disabled and healthy living groups
Grants amount: between £300 and £2,500, will be awarded to support innovative and
sustainable projects which are helping more people participate in and enjoy swimming.
The pools must be participating in Swimathon 2014
Deadline: 17 March 2014 (12 noon).
For more information: Website: www.swimathonfoundation.org/apply/
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Youth Music Funding
Priorities/details: The main aim of Youth Music’s grant-making process is to support
music-making opportunities for children and young people in England and, in particular, for
those in challenging circumstances. The programme provides funding for organisations
enabling them to transform the musical experiences of young people; encouraging their
talent, building their confidence, and ensuring an effective and sustainable youth music
sector which serves the evolving needs of young people
Who for: Registered charity, not for profit organisations
Grant amount: Up to £250,000
Application process: Applications are available to download on the website
Deadline: Thursday 3 April 2014, 5pm
For more information: Email: grant@youthmusic.org.uk Website: www.youthmusic.co.uk
Starbucks Youth Action
Priorities/details: The Starbucks Foundation is interested in supporting
organisations that equip young people ages 15 to 24 years old in the three
following areas:
 Business Savvy: Having the ability to leverage opportunities with
integrity and innovation; to make good decisions and achieve results
 Social Conscience: Valuing the impact an individual and enterprise can
have on the community
 Collaborative Communication: Engaging others in an inclusive manner across
teams, functions and cultures; ability to leverage new and creative ways of
communication
Who for: Young people aged between 16 and 24
Application Form: Submit a letter of inquiry through the online grants system on the
website
Deadline: 17 March 2014, 9am
For more information: Email: starbucksyouthaction@ukyouth.org Website:
www.starbucks.co.uk/responsibility/community/youth-action
HERITAGE
Heritage Lottery Fund - Start-up grants
Priorities/details: Start-up grants can support a very broad range of things you
might need to do to get started as a new group or get a new heritage project of
the ground. They can pay for activities that: make a difference to people,
heritage and communities in the UK; have not yet started; and will last no more
than one year
Who for: Not-for-profit organisations and partnerships led by not-for-profit organisations.
For example: charities or trusts; community, voluntary or friends-of groups; companies
limited by guarantee; community/parish councils; Community Interest Companies; social
enterprises.
Start-up grants are also available for groups who do not yet have a bank account or
constitution. Groups will need to ask an existing not-for-profit organisation to make the
application and accept the funding on their behalf
Grant amount: Between £3,000 and £10,000
Application process: Application form available from website
Deadline: Rolling programme
For more information: Website:
www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/StartupGrants.aspx#.UwsT1E3iupo
The Memorials Grant Scheme
Priorities/details: The Memorials Grant Scheme makes grants towards the VAT incurred
by registered charities and faith groups excepted from registering as charities, in the
construction, repair and maintenance of public memorial structures. Eligible activities
include: stone cross, monolith, plaques, statues, stained glass windows, minor
landscaping (alongside memorial or in the course of the memorial construction, removal of
graffiti, cleaning, construction of memorial and decoration/repainting
Who for: Registered charities
Grant amount: The maximum grant payable in response to any application will be 20% of
project costs (i.e. the maximum payable will be the full rate of VAT incurred on eligible
expenditure)
Application process: Application form available from website
Deadline: Rolling programme
For more information: Website: www.memorialgrant.org.uk
First World War: then and now
Priorities/details: Projects that: explore the heritage of the First World War;
make a difference to people, heritage and communities in the UK; have not yet
started; and will last for no more than two years. HLF want to fund projects
which enable communities to understand more about the heritage of the First World War
and benefit a wide range of people. In particular, they would like to help young people
aged 11–25 to take an active part in the Centenary commemorations.
Who for: Not-for-profit organisations and partnerships led by not-for-profit organisations.
Examples of groups that could be interested in exploring the First World War include:
charities or trusts; clubs or interest groups; community or voluntary groups;
community/parish councils; faith groups; history groups; local authorities; public sector
organisations; schools and colleges; social enterprises; resident’s associations; youth
groups.
Grant amount: Between £3,000 and £10,000
Application process: Expression of interest online and application form
Deadline: Rolling programme
For more information: Website:
www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/FirstWorldWarThenandNow.aspx#.UwsTi
03iupo
Greater Manchester Funding Portal
Don’t forget if you are looking for funding you can find the latest
funding opportunities, information and guidance on the GM
Funding Portal, a free funding database. www.GMFunding.net
If you are a voluntary organisation, charity or community group in
Greater Manchester, GMFunding.net is a new, free service to help
you search for sources of funding for your organisation, venture or project.
Presented in the format of an online, step-by-step questionnaire, GMFunding.net enables
you to identify and select only funding schemes and awards that are appropriate for your
project. The information on GMFunding.net comprises in excess of 5,000 funding schemes
that are available in the UK from European and national sources.
If you are looking for funding and can’t find exactly what you are looking for
here please contact your local support agency.
Community and Voluntary Action Tameside (CVAT)
131 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7AW
Tel: 0161 339 4985
Email: naomi.sampson@cvat.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 1094744
Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No. 4332858
Voluntary Action Oldham (VAO)
12 Manchester Chambers, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1LF
Tel: 0161 633 6222
Email: Jane.pickering@vaoldham.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 1063577
Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No. 3359006
Bolton CVS (Community and Voluntary Services)
The Hub, Bold Street, Bolton, BL1 1LS
Tel 01204 546010
Email: helen@boltoncvs.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 1003123
Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No. 2615057
Salford CVS and Volunteer Centre
The Old Town Hall, 5 Irwell Place, Salford, M30 0FN
Tel: 0161 787 7795
Email: kalima.patel@salfordcvs.co.uk
Website: www.salfordcvs.co.uk
Registered Charity No: 519361, Company Limited by Guarantee: 1948293