Through the Community Fund you can bid for any amount up to a maximum of £2,000.  

Before you begin the application, please read through the eligibility criteria in the community fund leaflet.

Before you start your application, please make sure you have a copy of your governing document. You will need to send this to us via email once you have completed your application.

The Customer Panel, which is made up of local residents, will use the information you provide to assess your application. Please provide as much information as possible when completing the application form. 

Should you have any problems completing the application please contact us at [email protected]  

If you would any advice on applying for funding speak to our Funding Officer Mark Rogers, by emailing [email protected] 

Once you start this application you will not be able to save it, you must complete the form and submit in one visit. 

The Community Fund is now open until 5pm on Friday, May 3rd.

We might close applications earlier if we reach the funding limit. To increase your chances, apply early. If your bid is successful, you'll likely get funds by mid-June, as long as you provide the necessary paperwork on time and pass the required checks.

Marple Youth Project promotion

Marple Youth Community Fund Case Study

In September 2021, the Marple Youth Project were awarded £1,000 from the SKylight Community Fund. The group, which was started earlier in 2021, also successfully raised funds through crowd funding and other grant bids. 

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Community Fund awarded to Forward

With LGBT+ History Month approaching next month, we thought it would be a great time to reflect on the incredible events Forward put on in celebration of the month last year, funded by the Community Fund.

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Cracking Good Food awarded Community Fund

Cracking Good Food launched in 2010, with the aim of encouraging and supporting more people to cook affordable, seasonal and nutritious homemade food from scratch.

Community Fund

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Read the community fund leaflet for more details and eligibility criteria.

Community Fund Annual Report 2022/23

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