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📣Go North West is giving out 6 monthly grants to help benefit communities in the local area. The grants are £500 to one organisation, and the applications are open till the 31st of January.
Please note that this grant is open to any registered organisation, including Government funded organisations and schools.
To apply for the grants the organisation must benefit any of the following communities- Wigan, Bolton or Tameside. The organisation does not have to be from there, but rather benefit the community/the people who live there. All organisations can apply for more than one grant if they benefit multiple communities.
Application forms can be found below;
Wigan- https://forms.office.com/e/Yzg0d6dDaV
Bolton – https://forms.office.com/e/WnGvtDuMdx
Tameside – https://forms.office.com/e/1DjGdN0L6v
The funding is intended for a wide range of not-for-profit organisations in the UK for activities related to increasing personal financial capability.
MSE Charity defines financial capability as the ability to manage money well – both day-to-day and through significant life events, such as: having a baby; moving home; unexpected job loss; bereavement; major illness or injury. It gives people the confidence and knowledge to make the most of their money and improve their lives. This means addressing all the factors that influence people’s behaviour around money: skills and knowledge, attitudes towards money, motivation to take action, and accessibility to financial services.
Application closes 31st of January 2025.
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The Trust wants to encourage three different types of change through its funding support:
To apply organisation must be a registered charity with at least three unrelated trustees or directors can apply.
Groups applying to the:
Applications that are collaborative in nature will be favoured.
Grants of up to £25,000
Deadline of application is 27th of February 2025.
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Launched in September 2014, BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve.
Any projects supported must be UK based (excluding Northern Ireland); address a community issue or support a local community initiative; and provide benefits to the local community.
Grant applications are open to non-profit organisations, charities, and community groups (including local branches of national charities) that work for the betterment of local communities through charitable initiatives. To be eligible, all organisations and community interest groups must be registered with a recognised governing body (such as the Charity Commission or Companies House) for a minimum of 18 months (they should have annual accounts available and submitted)
Grants of up to £3,000 available.
Deadline for application 16th of February 2025.
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The Foundation aims to fund work that helps young people create firm foundations, by addressing their needs through early intervention and creating opportunities for young people that inspire and empower them to fulfill their potential and build a positive future.
Registered charities, registered community interest companies, unincorporated clubs or associations or unregistered charities in the UK, with a turnover of less than £400,000 can apply.
Application Deadline: February 14th, 2025.
Grants of up to £3,000
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The funding aims to support projects which specifically address the needs set out in the Trust’s latest funding window and fall under the broad objective of promoting and implementing sustainable development.
The theme for the current round is sustainable and active travel.
Applications are accepted from a range of UK based organisations, including charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations, small grassroots community groups and businesses.
To be eligible, the organisation and/or project must:
Grants of up to £5000.
Deadline for application is at noon 27th of February 2025.
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Clothworkers’ Foundation- Capital Grants; accepts applications from UK registered charities or not-for-profits and who meet our eligibility criteria, for funding towards capital projects. The work of the organisation must fit within one or more of our specified programme areas. This Programme does not award grants for work outside the UK, even if the organisation is a UK-registered charity.
Details of a funder that will fund capital costs of projects:
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The Trust was established in 1909 and is a registered charity. Its beneficial area includes the Borough of Bolton in recognition of the Scott family’s previous residence in Bolton, and their strong interest in the philanthropic work in the town.
The aim of this Trust is to support projects which help disadvantaged people or communities in Bolton, or provide for the relief of poverty.
Who can apply?
Only registered charities, or not-for-profit organisations who are in the process of becoming a charity, will be considered. Organisations must be operating in Bolton and beneficiaries of grants must be within the Borough of Bolton.
Grant size
Grants of between £250 and £3,000 are available. The Trust usually makes up to 20 charitable donations a year.
Closing date
Applications are considered at Trustee meetings held in early April, August and December. The deadline for applications is four weeks before each meeting.
Applications welcome from children and young people’s groups, elderly peoples groups, health and care related, education and training etc, focus on target groups and areas in need. Organisations must be operating in Bolton Borough and beneficiaries of grants must be within the Borough of Bolton.
Who can apply?
The grants are open to all individuals, community groups and non-profit organisations within Bolton.
Grant size
Up to £1,500
Closing date
Rolling application
The programme offers both an unrestricted grant and tailored support aimed at helping to strengthen charities and build the knowledge, skills and capabilities of staff and trustees.
The programme is intended for registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations operating mainly in England and/or Wales who are helping people living in England and/or Wales
Applicants must be providing in-depth services in one of the following eight themes: Addiction, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Care Leavers, Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, Offending, Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, Trafficking and Modern Slavery.
Who can apply?
Registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations operating mainly in England and/or Wales who are helping people living in England and/or Wales may apply. (Have an annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000 in their last published accounts within the last 12 months)
Grant size
Unrestricted grants of £75,000 for three years are provided alongside a range of tailored development support.
In addition, grants of up to £500 are available for groups who need accessibility support to apply for this programme. The grant will help fund the cost of support, such as a scribe or BSL interpreter.
Closing date
N/A
A brand-new UK-wide digital service for organisations applying for government grants could save up to £270 million through efficiencies and fraud prevention. The first of its kind Find a Grant service offers a free central place on GOV.UK for business, individuals and organisations to find and apply for government grants. Each year government awards over £50 billion in general grant funding. Government grants can be awarded from anything from improving local housing, to funding innovative new research into advanced fuels and digital technologies, or providing better sports facilities and youth centres for communities. For further information, click here
Using money raised by National Lottery players, we distribute grants from £10,000 to £10million to support projects across the UK that connect people and communities to their heritage.
We also distribute heritage funding on behalf of the UK and devolved governments.
Heritage can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations. Understanding, valuing and sharing our heritage brings people together, inspires pride in place and supports local economies.
