
An updated list of key national and local funders has been created, outlining what key funders are currently offering
This list has been created to give an overall picture of what is currently available from key national and local funders. The list shows funds which are running as normal, those which have created Covid-19 funds, those that have been paused and those funds which have stopped accepting applications, as of the 6 July 2020.
Funders currently operating ‘Business As Usual’
Funders |
What they normally fund |
What is their response to COVID |
Garfield Weston |
Support a range of charitable work- £1000 to £50K plus |
Normal funding remains open and are working in partnership with National Emergencies Trust and others. |
Trafford Council |
Supporting local people to put on an event or deliver a project that brings people together. Up to £2000 |
Has worked with with THT Social Investment to partner on emergency funding for VCSE groups. Normal funding remains open- next deadline end of July. |
Biffa |
Improvements to public facilities and spaces- up to £75000 |
Remain open for business- no change to advertised information. |
Funders offering an adapted COVID response- currently open to applications
Funder |
What they normally fund |
What is their response to COVID |
National Lottery |
Action on things that matter to people and communities. Small Awards for All’ up to £10K Larger ‘Reaching Communities’ grants up to £500K |
£200 million with Govt to support people and communities affected by COVID-19 and help organisations overcome financial difficulties. |
Sport England |
Projects getting more people playing sport. Small (up to £10K) and large (up to £500K) |
Total £210 Million committed to helping sector through ongoing crisis. Focus on emergency response, recovery/stimulation, tackling inequalities |
Forever Manchester |
Grassroots Community projects run by groups of local people- £100 to £2000. |
Working with UK Community Foundations to distribute funding raised by the National Emergencies Trust CoronaVirus appeal. |
Tudor Trust |
Community-led organisations helping people on the margins of society. £25K plus |
Still open for business. Shortened application process, aim to offer flexible medium/long term funding. |
Funders who have offered an initial COVID response but are now on pause/ not open to new applicants
Funder |
What they normally fund |
What is their response to COVID |
Lloyds TSB Foundation |
Core funding for charities working on complex social issues- £15K to £250K approx |
3-phase funding response- React, Recover, Renew. Currently in phase one- supporting current grant holders with immediate challenges. Opening up React funding during summer to new applicants |
Esmee Fairbairn |
Funding the charitable work of organisations that are building an inclusive, creative and sustainable society. Typical £50K+ |
Have allocated six months worth of emergency funding to existing grant holders. Funding now suspended, due to repopen with new strategy from Sept. |
Children in Need |
Projects for under 18s suffering from neglect, disability, behavioural or psychological difficulties, poverty. £1000 to £50K+ |
Normal funding paused. Temporary COVID Next Steps programme ran up to 1 July- applications now closed. |
GM Mayors Fund |
Funding to front line projects tackling homelessness and support the goal to end rough sleeping in Greater Manchester. |
Fourth round of COVID emergency funding closed June 2020. No information on new funding availability. |
Funders who have paused normal service and have no alternative offer
Funder |
What they normally fund |
What is their response to COVID |
Manchester Airport Community Fund |
Locally-based groups delivering work with lasting benefit for the community. Up to £3000 |
Normal programme paused. No bespoke COVID response. Funding resuming as per normal programme from Autumn. |