Stronger
Communities
Fund

We Love MCR Stronger Communities Fund is calling on community groups and individuals in Manchester to apply for funding of up to £5,000 for initiatives that will bring their communities together.

The Charity wants to celebrate Manchester’s uniqueness, multicultural neighbourhoods and youthful energy. Manchester is a diverse city and we recognise the importance of building strong relationships across our diverse communities. The city has a long history of people working together in cooperation, and we believe the need to pull together is even more vital as our city continues to change and grow.

The Stronger Communities Fund is our longest standing fund, with over 10 years of applications and tons of great work funded in our communities! In 2021 we’re renewing our commitment to this essential part of our work for Manchester, with a fresh relaunch and increases to both maximum funding and how often groups can apply.

We are looking to support projects which have one or more of the following themes:

1. HELPING IN THE EARLY YEARS – supporting children 0-4 years old, and their parents, to make the best start possible in terms of learning, health and/or nutrition
2. COMBATING LONELINESS AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION – supporting groups of people who are at risk of exclusion from community life. For example as a result of advanced age or disability
3. PROTECTING AND IMPROVING OUR OPEN SPACES – delivering work which ensures public spaces are maintained and improved for the benefit of local people, or expanding access to open spaces for all members of the community
4. OFFERING POSITIVE YOUTH ACTIVITIES – providing sustainable, structured programmes/activities to help communities of young people to live safely and successfully