There’s funding available for community groups and charities in and near Manchester. Sir Robert McAlpine has launched a £9,000 fund to support community projects working on/aiming to support 
the local community, the people and the planet.
Grants of up to £3,000 are available for community groups and charities of all shapes and sizes. Applications are open and will be considered on a rolling basis until 8 July
Cracking Good Food’s Power up the Flavour support booklet gives a weekly guide to family meals that are low fuel and nutritious
We’re all facing daily challenges, trying to think of recipes and ways to create nutritional meals for ourselves and loved ones, which give us enough energy to perform well at home, work, school and play, and to make sure our bodies have the right food to ensure a good night’s sleep.
A new GM body set up to bring diversity, choice and, high standards of care for children in residential care.
About the Taskforce
The GM CICSET (Children in Care Social Enterprise Taskforce) is inspiring social enterprises and third sector organisations to co-produce innovative solutions for children’s social care services in GM.
Leathersellers have opened a new main charity grant funding round to support charities that, as their core purpose, are working to prevent the occurrence of and/or support recovery from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Proud 2 b Parents is looking for future funding to continue the much-needed services they provide to LGBT+ parents/ carers and their children. Proud 2 b Parents have launched a campaign to 
provide 22 ways you can help their organisation to continue and succeed in 2022 and beyond.
Proud 2 b Parents is an inclusive organisation for all routes to parenthood. Proud 2 b Parents are run by and deliver services for LGBT+ parents/carers to be, LGBT+ parents/ carers and their children living in Greater Manchester.
The Ironmongers' Company foundation makes grants to UK registered charities for projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential. Grants can be for up to £10,000, although the average grant is around £4,000. To be eligible, your project must:
Do you work on the frontline with families and young people? The SpeakOut project is looking for Black, Asian and minority ethnic young people and families to fill in a survey about their experiences 
with family support.
The Holiday Activity Fund is to provide free ‘enriching and physical’ holiday activity and food projects for Manchester’s children and young people who are entitled to benefits related FSM. It aims to ensure that children and young people eat more healthily, are more active over the school holidays, learn about health nutrition, and can access fun and enjoyable activities. 
2022 Our Year is a year for young people and children in Manchester. Working with partners, ambassadors and supporters, 2022: Our Year will create opportunities, experiences and resources that together will build a safe, happy, healthy and successful future for Manchester’s children and young people and contribute to Manchester’s goal of becoming a UNICEF-recognised Child Friendly City.