The One Oldham Fund is a strategic single investment fund that uses pooled resources for the voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Oldham. This investment will support the sector’s resilience to enable VCFSE organisations that are locally rooted & active in Oldham to remain viable, to continue to deliver the ongoing Covid 19 response & to contribute to the delivery of Oldham’s Covid Recovery Strategy priorities.
Phase 1 awarded projects - Small grants up to £10,000 - for formally constituted members of Action Together.
Applications were awarded for projects that meet one or more of the following priorities:
Driving Equality
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
- Reducing poverty & helping people get back on their feet
Promoting Health and Wellbeing & Supporting the Most Vulnerable
- Continuing to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Oldham
- Working with residents & communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Awarded projects
Air Athletics Cheer & Dance
Project Name: Air Athletics Attends National Championships
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Reducing poverty & helping people get back on their feet
- Working with residents & communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
All Nations Church
Project Name: All Nations Recover and Thrive
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Continue to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Oldham
Ancora Project
Project Name: The Ancora Project
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Beulah Community Church
Project Name: Food Provision
Amount awarded: £9,967.34
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Chill Out Zone
Project Name: Kick out the Blues
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Empowering Equine CIC
Project Name: Equine Facilitated Learning for SEMH children
Amount awarded: £9,500.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
Family Action
Project Name: Food On Our Doorstep (FOOD Clubs)
Amount awarded: £9,814.83
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Fatima Women's Association
Project Name: Rays of Hope
Amount awarded: £9,901.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Funky Fitness & Fun CIC
Project Name: Funky Moves & Grooves
Amount awarded: £8,920.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
Glodwick Cricket Club
Project Name: Providing Health Facilities and Security to all users at Glodwick Cricket Club
Amount awarded: £2,220.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Grace
Project Name: Sustainability & Wellbeing
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
Henshaws Society for Blind People
Project Name: Covid Impact Recovery for Visually Impaired Children
Amount awarded: £7,590.22
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
Holland Close Residents Association
Project Name: Making Stronger Links Together
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Kaskosan Roma Charitable Company
Project Name: Oldham Roma Women Empowerment
Amount awarded: £9,845.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Reducing poverty & helping people get back on their feet
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Manchester City Mission
Project Name: Operation Joy & Restart
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Networking in East Oldham Neighbourhoods (NEON)
Project Name: Hub Refurbishment & Sustainability
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
Oldham Athletic Community Trust
Project Name: Oldham Athletic
Amount awarded: £9,735.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Oldham Boxing and Personal Development Club
Project Name: Box and Recover
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Continue to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Oldham.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Oldham Community Radio
Project Name: Community Radio public service broadcasts
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Continue to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Oldham
Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO
Project Name: Inspiring Enterprise
Amount awarded: £9,960.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
- Reducing poverty & helping people get back on their feet
Oldham Greenhill Community Sports & Recreation Club
Project Name: Women’s Program
Amount awarded: £9,930.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Oldham Inspiring Youth
Project Name: Weekend Warriors
Amount awarded: £9,602.80
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Oldham Play Action Group
Project Name: Family Arts & Wellbeing
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Outta Skool
Project Name: Café LGA
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Parents of Oldham in Touch (POINT)
Project Name: Sustainability
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
- Continue to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Oldham
Peaceful Minds CIC
Project Name: South Asian Counselling Line
Amount awarded: £8,140.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Pennine Mencap
Project Name: Essential Safety, Access, & Security Works at Pennine Mencap
Amount awarded: £9,960.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Power2
Project Name: Power2 Rediscover
Amount awarded: £9,876.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Progress Education
Project Name: Learning accelerator
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
- Reducing poverty & helping people get back on their feet
Relax With Lucy & CO
Project Name: The Ellie’s Gift Project
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
Rio Ferdinand Foundation
Project Name: Digital Skills Programme
Amount awarded: £7,590.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
Roc "n" Rolls Holts Community Centre
Project Name: Holts Community Centre
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Samurai Ju-Jitsu Academy
Project Name: Martial Arts Club
Amount awarded: £3,308.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
Support and Action Women's Network - SAWN
Project Name: Sawnettas Space
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Reducing inequality & building resilience across Oldham’s communities
- Working with residents communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
The Chatty Café Scheme CIC
Project Name: Online Social Prescribing Referral
Amount awarded: £5,845.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents & communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
The Flowhesion Foundation
Project Name: Silver lining project
Amount awarded: £9,230.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents & communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
WIFI North West CIC
Project Name: Families & Food
Amount awarded: £9,100.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Working with residents & communities to improve health & wellbeing, preventing illness & premature death
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents
Yuvanis Foundation
Project Name: Confident Community
Amount awarded: £10,000.00
Funding was awarded to projects that supported the ongoing COVID-19 response and contributed to the delivery of Oldham's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy priorities.
- Enabling those adversely impacted by COVID-19 to access the help they need
- Safeguarding & supporting our most vulnerable residents