Jewson - helping build better communities fund
Building Better Communities 2017, the competition where deserving causes and tradespeople that make a difference in their local areas can win a share of a £250,000 total prize fund.
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Building Better Communities 2017, the competition where deserving causes and tradespeople that make a difference in their local areas can win a share of a £250,000 total prize fund.
Bupa UK Foundation’s Healthy Futures funding programme focuses on young adults aged 18 to 25. Bupa is specifically interested in projects that will have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of young adults who face ongoing health challenges, supporting and empowering them to live life to the full.
Ford Britain Trust is committed to supporting the communities they work and live in. That’s why they have created the Ford Britain Trust in April 1975 to help fund the education and advancement of their neighbours.
A.F. Blakemore is marking its centenary with a 1917 Heritage Grants Scheme to support good causes across its trading area.
This year, the company’s charitable trust, the Blakemore Foundation, will be awarding a number of one-off community grants worth £1,917 each to good causes across England and Wales.
Ofcom has been tasked by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) with administering the Fund. DCMS provides up to £400,000 per annum for the Fund. The Fund has been established to give grants to help fund the core costs of running Ofcom licensed community radio stations. These core functions include:
Small Charity Week (19- 24 June) is the biggest event in the small charity calendar providing free initiatives, competitions and support over six days for charities or local community organisation with an annual turnover under £1.5 million. Events include:
Have you been affected by cancer? Do you live in North or East Manchester, Borough of Rochdale, Bury or Oldham? Macmillan Cancer Support wants to hear about your information and support needs.
Manchester Craft and Design (MCAD) is a not for profit Social Enterprise with a voluntary Board of Directors, who meet four times per year. Their mission is to be an unforgettable place to make, see and buy contemporary craft and design. MCAD also offers a rich portfolio of services including educational projects, exhibitions and the incubation of new talent and creative businesses.
The Open Fund for Organisations supports new music projects led by promoters, talent development organisations, venues, curators and large performance groups. Projects must involve the creation, performance and promotion of new music and enable songwriters, composers, or solo artists, bands, producers and performers of all backgrounds to develop creatively and professionally.
This issue includes a report on the challenges posed by Greater Manchester’s unsupported temporary accommodation and its hidden homeless, GM Poverty Action examines the role of local employment charters and, as part of the Work and Wages series, take a look at whether sharing skills reduces inequality. There is also the usual list of forthcoming local events.