Community cash up for grabs

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Do you run a community or voluntary group in Rochdale? Or do you have an idea for a project you would like to set up to serve your local community? If so then help could be at hand as more than £120,000 is made available through the Borough of Rochdale Fund for successful grant applicants.

The Fund aims to support local community groups, projects or individuals throughout the borough and offers grants between £250 and £5,000.

Gill Green, Fund Manager from the Community Foundation, says: “This cash could make a real difference to a local group that might be facing difficulties due to lack of funding. It’s here and available now and I would encourage as many groups as possible to apply for their share.”

Groups that have recently benefited from the Borough of Rochdale Fund are the Well Woman’s Centre in Langley, Rochdale Artists, Alkrington Community Association and the Holt Tenants and residents Association.

The Borough of Rochdale Fund looks specifically to assist projects or activities that address any of the following funding priorities: Safety, including crime and disorder; Sustainable neighbourhoods including the environment; Prosperity, skills and jobs; Lifelong learning including early years; Transport; Health and well-being; Culture, sports and arts; Community Cohesion.

If you are a group or project in Rochdale that have ideas about how to improve your neighbourhood or community then the Community Foundation would like to hear from you. Please call the Community Foundation on 0161 214 0940 or visit www.communityfoundation.co.uk 

For further information please contact press officer Emma James on 0161 798 5607 emma.james7@btinternet.com or Tariq Ahmed 0161 214 0940 tariq@communityfoundation.co.uk