We Love MCR Charity - grant available

Applications are invited from Manchester based Charities, Organisations and Others to the ‘We Love MCR Charity’. (The Lord Mayor of Manchester’s Charity Appeal Trust. Registered number 1066972)

Aims of the Charity

The Charity was set up as a Trust to distribute funds “for Charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the City of Manchester as the Trustees shall think fit”.
The Charity’s primary aim is to improve the lives and life chances of Manchester People.
Help develop stronger communities by encouraging more citizens to be active in working together to strengthen their community.

Who can apply?

Local Charities, Community Groups and Organisations aiming to improve circumstances for people in communities within the City of Manchester can apply. Applications can be made by organisations
who work with groups or organisations on behalf of individuals e.g. schools, social and support workers etc.

Please note that an application being submitted on behalf of an individual must be put forward by a Sponsor or Third Party.

Type of projects we will consider:
Examples of the types of projects we would consider are set out below
Please note that all applications will require supporting documentation.

  • Are run by local volunteers who wish to improve the circumstances of individuals and communities in economically/socially excluded and/or deprived areas in the City of Manchester.
  • Do not have access to a professional fundraiser and experience difficulty in attracting funding from other sources.
  • Encourage involvement of local residents in improving, designing, identifying and implementing community activities.
  • Promote voluntary participation and social inclusion as well as community involvement and selfhelp.

For further information please see the attached documents.