Rochdale
Aims/priorities: We are a grant making foundation giving grants to small and medium sized local organisations in the UK with a demonstrable track record of success working to address local issues in communities of extreme urban deprivation and deprived rural districts. Trusthouse’s mission is to improve vulnerable lives in disadvantaged communities of the UK. The foundation seeks to identify and support charitable initiatives that:
Aims/priorities: The Weavers’ Company Benevolent Fund was set up in 1973 with funds from The Worshipful Company of Weavers, which is the oldest City of London Livery Company. The fund's priorities are:
1. Supporting offenders and ex-offenders
Aims/priorities: The Ambition for Ageing programme is supporting places to become more age-friendly by showing how a place can change through small projects and how projects can work together to make neighbourhoods different.
Aims/priorities: The Henry Smith Charity is an independent grant making trust. They aim to use our resources to help people and communities at a time of need and to bring about positive change. The grants available are:
Henry Smith Charity has announced that the ‘Strengthening Communities’ Grant programmes will close for applications at 5pm on 28 June 2024 whilst it undergoes strategic review. No further applications will be accepted after that point.
Aims/priorities: BURG-WÄCHTER is Europe’s largest safe and post box manufacturer, with its UK head office and distribution facility based in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Aims/priorities: The Aviva Community Fund wants to support projects that are building stronger, more resilient communities across the UK. To achieve this, we’re investing in three key areas:
**To help secure funding for local recycling projects, the funders are hosting two free workshops. There are two dates available; Thursday May 6 at 6pm and Saturday May 8 at 10am. To secure a place register here or email gmenvfund@lancswt.org.uk.**
Aims/priorities: The Onward Community Fund aims to support local groups and projects. Underpinned by their mission ‘To make a positive difference in the communities we serve’ groups can bid for up to £2,500 for their neighbourhood. Examples could include: IT training, youth projects or community events.
Projects should aim to address one or more of the following:
Aims/priorities: To support local community projects who are helping children and young people to get a “stronger start”. This might involve buying equipment for activities, supporting after-school clubs or youth clubs, or starting up a project, for example.
Who can apply? The scheme is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, with priority given to projects that provide food and support to young people.
Grant amount: £500-£1,500 depending on voting outcome.
Aims/priorities: The Powering Up programme allows community business leaders and their teams to access specific technical expertise, alongside professional development and wellbeing support. Each package of support will be based on the unique circumstances that community businesses find themselves in, as they adapt to the rapidly changing landscape during the COVID-19 crisis.