Oldham
Oldham Refugee Network are delighted to present this programme of events that are taking place across the borough between 19 - 24 June 2023.
This year’s theme is compassion and the offers of participation that we’ve had from groups across the borough are a testament to that value.
Please click the links below to find out additional information about some of the upcoming events:
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The purpose of this open access programme is to support cultural organisations to adjust buildings and equipment so that they can operate safely post-pandemic and improve access, seize on technological opportunities, and reduce environmental impact.
The longer-term impacts Arts Council England expects to see from this programme are:
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The grant will help local businesses and organisations to get more people walking, cycling and wheeling, reduce lorry and van travel in urban areas and help support Greater Manchester’s ambitions for improved air quality.
What can you bid for?
There is funding available for three measures:
1. Cargo cycle solutions - Grants up to £10,000
Barnardos BOLOH work with Asylum Seekers UK – wide by supporting their mental health and wellbeing.
How they can help:
Get in touch:
Call 0800 151 2605
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The Breathe Better Air Community Fund is provided by a partnership between UK Community Foundation and the Clean Air Fund (CAF) and is administered by Forever Manchester.
This fund aims to support the clean air movement by supporting projects that raise public awareness and, projects that promote better air quality in communities through education, research, and practical activities and enabling them to become effective community air quality campaigners.
Who can apply?
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The funding is for organisations who are led by the communities they serve and alongside providing immediate crisis support and working with people over the longer term to help them break free from poverty and achieve their potential.
Applicants must be delivering their services in the following ways:
The recently published Adult Complex Safeguarding and Exploitation Strategy set out Oldham’s understanding of adolescent and adult exploitation and how partners will work together to improve the lives of those at risk of exploitation.
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, schools, local authorities and social housing providers for practical projects which help with both people and planet health.
Priority will be given to the regeneration of green spaces for community use, however other examples include:
Aims/priorities: The funding will continue to support a broad range of heritage projects and activities, such as industrial sites, castles and historic places of worship, to the stories and memories of communities, and through to public parks, natural landscapes and native wildlife.
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The UK Community Tree Planting Programme supports projects run by community groups and voluntary organisations that engage communities in planting and caring for native species of trees.
The Programme supports community projects that will: