Grant Funding

Supporting registered charities, CICs and voluntary organisations in Greater Manchester since 1924.

Policies: Grant-Policy, Safeguarding-Grant-Policy

The Charity Service Grant Fund

Applications for grant funding are invited from registered charities, CICs and voluntary organisations who work with disadvantaged communities and/or individuals living within the Greater Manchester area.

We welcome applications for all charitable purposes however we want to focus our support on 4 priority areas – preventing homelessness, reducing social isolation, improving access to employment and emergency support for vulnerable families and children.

Please note:

Grants applications will be assessed on the community impact, sustainability, outcomes and budgetary detail.
Our average grant award is £1,000. Larger grants, maximum of £3000, may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
We would not normally fund an organisation that has been registered for less than 3 years.

How can the grant be used?

Assist with the purchase or supply of activities, amenities or items of a medical nature NOT supplied by the NHS.
Assist with the purchase or supply of activities, amenities or equipment that will improve the general welfare of the local community or an individual.
Assist with new project costs (for a specific time).
Assist with any other charitable purpose that has a direct impact on the welfare of the local community or an individual.
Multiple applications from one organisation will be considered however these must not be for the same purpose

Cinderella Charitable Fund

Applications for funding are invited from groups and individuals for grants to support the costs of a holiday for sick and convalescent children whose family are unable to afford to take them on holiday.

Grants are only available to residents within the geographical areas of:

Need Assistance?

If you would like to speak to someone prior to making an application or need assistance/support to complete the application form please call Pete Yarwood on 0793 691 7679 or use the form opposite.

Who we’ve Supported

Testimonials from some of the charities we have supported in the last 12 months

The team of NCA are truly grateful and appreciative of the support received from the Charity Service Discretionary Fund. We applied for and received a grant of £10,000 which saved our local weekly Community Diner offering social connection with a freshly hot cooked meal with a smile. We have already connected with 84 different people and this funding will allow us to connect with so many more. This is not only thanks from NCA but the community of Northmoor which the Diner serves.

Giselle Bawden – Centre ManagerFunding awarded to support a local Community Diner

We're really thankful to The Charity Service for supporting us and believing in young people. The funding process was very clear and simple - any questions we had were swiftly answered and they have always been happy to help. We appreciate the opportunity to work with such a forward-thinking and local funder.

Saeed Atcha MBE DL | CEOFunding awarded for youth engagement programmes

On behalf of everyone at Mustard Tree, I would like to offer our thanks for the support of the Charity Service Discretionary Fund. The support for our Food Club will have a hugely positive impact on the lives of people in poverty and facing homelessness in Manchester. Funding will enable people struggling to make ends meet to access the support they are entitled to and access our holistic package of opportunities.

David Bond - Trusts and Grants Manager Funding awarded towards the cost of running the Manchester Food Club

The Charity Service has generously supported our Crisis Fund, to provide immediate tailored practical help to low income families in emergency situations. Wood Street Mission supports families living in Manchester and Salford who struggle each day to make ends meet. The COVID19 pandemic has impacted on these families the hardest. Having this funding in place from The Charity Service has meant we have been able to respond quickly to need as it arises. It has been vital in helping us support families who have found themselves in very difficult circumstances, to help improve the day to day life of their children. The Charity Service have been very supportive of our work and we appreciate the opportunity to form a positive relationship with them for the benefit of those in Manchester and Salford.

Des Lynch – ManagerFunding awarded to support Crisis Fund

The Charity Service have provided the Booth Centre with invaluable grant funding, both to weather the challenges of the pandemic as well as to help us run our activities on an ongoing basis. At the Booth Centre we help hundreds of people affected by homelessness every year, and funding from the Charity Service has been instrumental in allowing us to offer a range of different services to support people to move forward in their lives. We are so appreciative of the open, friendly and professional communication we have always received from the Charity Service and proud to count them as a valued partner.

Amy Blair, Trusts and Foundations OfficerFunding awarded to run the Supported Volunteering Programme and deliver emergency advice and support.

The Charity Service are very clear about the projects it would like to support and in our experience the funding application process has been straightforward and uncomplicated and they have worked with us to develop a positive funding relationship. Communication has been clear and they have always been happy to answer any queries. We are proud to have received funding from the Charity Service for our work supporting vulnerable people in Greater Manchester. The Charity Service demonstrate a consistent commitment to making the lives of local people better and we truly appreciate the support.

Lucy Edwards - Trusts, Foundations and Bids FundraiserFunding awarded to run our Purple Cafe and our Volunteers Project