The Greater Manchester Combined Authority are looking for applicants who are willing to support the development of the Victims Strategy in Greater Manchester, but who may require additional capacity in their organisation to allow them to spend time on the strategy and/or access to leadership coaching and support to build their personal capacity and skill set. Funding has been launched to provide opportunities to GM CVSE victims’ support organisations that require some additional capacity to enable lead officers to pursue development opportunities. 

Sunnybank Primary School in Whitefield successfully applied for a Wellness Investment Programme grant of £949.99 in June 2024 to support a free forest school project based ,after hours at the school, called ‘Sunny Bank Outdoor Club.'

Bury Voluntary, Community and Faith Alliance (Bury VCFA) is celebrating after being awarded over £250,000 in National Lottery funding to strengthen the voice, capacity and influence of voluntary sector organisations working with children and young people across Bury.

The funding, awarded by The National Lottery Community Fund, will support a three-year programme launching in January 2026. The project will be led by a soon to be advertised Children and Young People Development Officer, supported by Bury VCFA’s wider team. 

Trading for Good: Bury gives you skills, funding and a network so that you can generate more trading income and create community power in Bury. The support you get:

• Transformational learning programme.
• Up to £4,000 Match Trading™ grant.
• Connections with local opportunities.
• Ready-made support network. 

This support is made possible by our partners, The National Lottery Community Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Transport for Greater Manchester.