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 both of the documents below to hand:
- A copy of your group’s bank statement clearly displaying your sort code and account number
- A copy of your governing document
You will not be able to submit your application until you upload both documents.
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 will close on Monday 2nd October at midnight.

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.

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.

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