Rochdale

Rochdale

Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) – Project Viability Grants for England

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to help not-for-profit organisations establish whether their project is feasible, ie, how does the proposed particular piece of work or activity help move the project forward and contribute towards revitalising a historic building. At the end of the funded work, organisations should be able to decide whether to commit to further costs, risk and effort in developing their project and have a clear idea of the next steps to be taken.

Applications are welcome from across England, but priority will be given to projects that:

Scops Arts Trust

Aims/priorities: The aim of the Trust is to give people of all ages a better quality of life by enabling them to understand, participate in and enjoy the arts, particularly the performing arts (music, drama, opera and dance).

Who can apply? The Trust mostly supports registered charities.

Applications will also be considered from social enterprises, community groups, and other third sector organisations, as long as they are formally constituted and have clear charitable purposes.

Triangle Trust 1949 Fund

Aims/priorities: As of April 2023, the Trust focuses exclusively on young offenders and young people who are at risk of offending. There are two rounds per year:

  • Spring - young people with criminal convictions.
  • Autumn - young people who are at high risk of committing a first offence.

Who can apply? Registered charities, not-for-profit social enterprises and community interest companies that are working within the UK and have a UK office are eligible to apply.

To be eligible for round one, applicants must:

Onward Community Fund

Aims/priorities: 

The aim of the fund is to make a positive difference in communities served by Onward and provide Onward customers with practical support and guidance in response to the increased cost of living.

The funding is intended for projects that address one of the following themes:

The King's Award For Voluntary Service

Published date: 
Tuesday, 11th April 2023
King's Award For Voluntary Service

As we all know Tameside, Oldham and Rochdale have many voluntary and charitable organisations which do amazing work within their communities.  Without the volunteers who give their time so freely, many of these groups would not survive and so it is right that these bighearted people are recognised in a significant and meaningful way.  The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (formerly known as the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service) is the highest award given to local volunteer led groups across the UK.

Masonic Charitable Foundation – Children and Young People Grants Programme

Aims/priorities:

The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) offers grants to local and national charities in England and Wales as part of its work to help thousands of disadvantaged and vulnerable people to live happy, fulfilling lives and participate actively in society. Over the last 40 years, the MCF has provided more than £130 million to charities. The MCF’s work is funded solely through the donations of Freemasons under the United Grand Lodge of England, their families and friends.

Art Fund - Reimagine Grants

Aims/priorities:

The grants programme is designed to inspire creativity and increase stability in the sector. It supports organisations to develop or refresh their work in response to their current situation with emphasis on encouraging curiosity, openness and reflection through the programme.

In 2023, the key aim of the Reimagine programme is to help organisations reimagine their support for the workforce.

The funding is for projects that are:

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