Aims/priorities: The One Oldham Fund is a strategic single investment fund that uses pooled resources for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Oldham.
This investment from Oldham Council will support the sector’s resilience to enable VCFSE organisations that are locally rooted and active in Oldham to contribute to the delivery of Oldham Council’s plan for Family Hubs.
The vision for the programme is to strengthen the Oldham Family Hubs outreach network to allow families to access services in different locations by different partners; services can be delivered through different sites recognised by the community and close to them.
Grants of up to £3000 are available to support the above aim for community-led projects that deliver family hubs services or activities at family hubs or at outreach sites aimed at families with children aged 0-3 or expectant families:
- that are aimed at families, that are rarely heard (e.g. dads and male carers, LGBTIQA parent and carers) within a framework of:
reducing stigma associated with access to services,
informing and supporting families to access services,
supporting parents to become more involved in the lives of children aged 0-3 and their development,
promoting friendly and welcoming places and activities for families,
virtual socialising services
- that can be delivered in parks and community spaces,
- that are aimed at new and expectant parents less likely to use Family Hubs that are at times convenient to them to support families and reduce barriers associated with stigma; or
- for virtual spaces that enable new parents or carers to access virtual peer support.
Who can apply? You can apply for a grant if you:
- are a voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) group locally rooted and active in the borough of Oldham, and
- are a member of Action Together (you can register for free to become a member here), and
- are formally constituted
- you have at least three people on your board or committee who are not related
Projects may last for up to one year.
Grant amount: Up to £3,000.00
Application process: Guidance notes - Please read the guidance notes thoroughly before starting to complete the application form.
You can find a recording of our Meet the Funder session here.
Deadline: Grants will be awarded on a rolling programme. We will stop accepting applications when all the funding available has been allocated or at 12 noon on Monday 3 March 2025, whichever occurs sooner
Contact information: Tel: 0161 339 2345 and ask for Oldham Development or email: development@actiontogether.org.uk