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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 objective of this funding is to support organisations in Greater Manchester that provide essential services to victims of crime to help them cope and recover whether reported the crime or not. The funds can be used to cover expenses related to the priority funding themes detailed below.
This financial support aims to enhance the capacity of victims’ services organisations to deliver their services effectively and of a high quality.
Victims service organisations play a crucial role in providing much-needed support to victims of crime in Greater Manchester. Through the Victims Capability and Capacity Fund, we hope to strengthen the support network for victims and ensure they receive the help and support they need to cope and recover.
The applications will close on Monday 6th January 2025.
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The grants programme aims to give a helping hand to projects and initiatives across the UK that are seeking to bring music to their communities. The funding is for groups that need assistance to fulfil their potential in developing truly sustainable music programmes.
Groups, schools and organisations that are bringing music to their communities in the UK can apply.
Priority will be given to applicants who are most in need of help.
Applicants are eligible only if they have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years and are either a British Citizen or a national of a member state of the European Economic Area, or have been granted leave to enter or remain in the UK for an indefinite period or hold a certificate of right of abode in the UK.
Applicants will also be required to nominate an independent referee who must complete a witness statement in support of the application.
Application closes 13th of January 2025.
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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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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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If you are looking for a funding search engine to help you find funds which may be suitable for your project ideas, we recommend My Funding Central which is a free service for organisations with an income of less than £30,000. For organisations with a higher income, annual subscription starts from only £50
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.
