What we have done

We have helped groups attract funding since 2012.

£5.8

million of grants

£6.5

million of match funding in Stockport

75%

success rate on over 827 bids

How we can help:

  • Setting up your group – help with a constitution or other documents
  • Searching for funding – detailed funding search for your work
  • Writing your first funding bid – advice and examples of bids
  • “Critical Friend” – reading over your bid before you submit it. 
  • Chance to meet funders - Funding events, networking and meeting funders.  

Before you bid: 

You will need a few things in place: 

  • A group of people with ideas. Funders tend to fund groups not individuals
  • A bank account in the name of the group with two signatories
  • A constitution (written rules of your group) – including a “dissolution clause”
  • At least three people who will play the roles chair, treasurer and secretary 

Some funds available locally

SKylight Community Fund

SKylight Community Fund

You can apply for up to £2,000 through the Community Fund. 

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Forever Manchester CDL Fund

Funding is available for grassroots community groups based in the Borough of Stockport delivering activities that contribute positively to well-being and improved health of local people. 

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Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund

Each year Manchester Airports Group contributes £100,000 to the Fund. These funds are then used to support neighbourhood and community projects throughout the area.

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National Lottery Awards For All

You can apply for funding to deliver a new or existing activity or to support your organisation to change and adapt to new and future challenges.

Funding enquiry form