The grants have been made available through the Thriving Communities programme which focuses on building on the strengths, people and groups that already exist within our communities. It highlights how by using our community resources we can tackle problems earlier, rather than dealing with the symptoms later. It helps residents make better choices about their health and wellbeing by linking them to community groups and networks at a grass roots level.
Fast grants enable access to smaller amounts of funding for good ideas without the red tape.
Amounts available range from £50 – £500 and can be spent on:
- Improving a local area
- Running activities such as stay and play groups, and arts and craft groups
- Developing local talent and skills
- Encouraging the community to be fit and healthy
These grants are designed to bring communities together and anyone with an idea which will have a benefit for Oldham residents can apply.
Applicants can apply for a Fast Grant by visiting www.oldhamcares.com/fast-grants or by emailing thriving.communities@oldhamcares.com
Hi Howard
I was delighted to hear about the grants available to local community groups which offer a benefit to local residents. Together with my husband John I run Dunwood Park Nordic Walkers. We are not constituted as none of our walkers wanted the responsibility of holding a position in the administration of the group although they are happy to participate in the walks. Are you able to outline the requirements for groups accessing the grants which have now become available please?
Suggest you contact them direct as I am unsure of the details. Good luck.