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 funding are invited from registered charities, CICs and voluntary organisations which work with disadvantaged people for any reason, sick, infirm or living in poverty within the Greater Manchester area.

Please note:

Grants applications will be assessed on the community impact, sustainability, outcomes and budgetary detail.
Our average grant award is £1,000
In exceptional circumstances larger grants, up to a maximum of £10,000, may be considered.
Multiple applications from one organisation will be considered although these must not be for the same purpose.
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.

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 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 - Manager Grant funding awarded to support Crisis Fund

Trustees from the Manchester and Salford Medical Charitable Fund invited us to apply for funding in support of this requirement. We were successful in receiving a grant of £10,000, which in turn bought eight much-needed specialist beds. These beds are already in situ, providing flexibility in care and ease of portability to help our in-patient nurses and doctors. We cannot thank The Charity Service enough for their speedy response in enabling us to continue providing much need care to local people.

Clare Henderson - Major Gifts, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser 10 specialist beds purchased with grant funding awarded

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 towards the cost of running the Manchester Food Club