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The government funded a series of 'Community Chests' across the country as part of its National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal. The aim was to support community activity in deprived areas, so that more people become involved in the regeneration of their communities and neighbourhoods.

Who were awarded grants?
Can I still get funding from you?
Where can I get help and advice about other funding sources?


Who were awarded grants in the past?

In Round 9 of the Manchester Community (Learning) Chest:

  • 119 applications were received asking for a total of £337,323!
  • 88 were successful in securing a grant.
  • Grants totalling £242,196 were allocated during round 9.
  • Additionally, smaller fastrack grants of up to £1500 were also allocated.

Geographically, groups representing all areas within Manchester were allocated grants, with several working in a variety of wards or city wide. A wide range of projects were supported, with many individual and innovative ideas, underpinning a range of community led activities.

The Community (Learning) Chest supports the widest range of community activity in Manchester, encouraging more people to become involved in the regeneration of their communities and neighbourhoods. Click on the links below to see lists of groups who were awarded a grant in previous rounds.

Round 11 (September 2005)
Round 10 (March 2005)
Round 9 (September 2004)
Round 8 (April 2004)
Round 7 (January 2004)
Round 6 (October 2003)
Round 5 (July 2003)
Round 4 (May 2003)
Round 3 (March 2003)
Round 2 (October 2002)

Round 1 (April 2002)
Round 1 (March 2002
)


Can we still get funding from you?

Yes, we are now administering a new fund for groups called the Manchester IMPACT Fund. Click here for more information.


Where can I get help and advice about other funding sources?

You can get help and advice about other funding sources from The Scarman Trust on 0161 998 9262 or email support.manchester@thescarmantrust.org. This service is only free of charge to organisations with an annual income of less than £50,000 per year.


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This project is part financed by the
European Regional Development Fund

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