If you’re running a group, we can support you to apply for funding, set up new projects, run events and connect with others doing similar work. Thinking about making your community group more official? We can help with that too. We can help with: Developing your community group Connecting you to local services and support Applying for funding or writing grant bids Promoting and supporting your events Coordinating training and sharing resources Linking you to social value opportunities Email us Let us know what you need support with. Email communitydevelopment@wchg.org.uk Follow us on Facebook See what’s happening across Wythenshawe. Follow us on Facebook
Our Community Connector events bring local people, professionals and volunteers together to share ideas and grow networks. Each event is themed and informal and we regularly see over 80 people turn up!
We have Community Development Grants from £200 to £2,500 available for local groups running projects that benefit people who live in Wythenshawe. Who can apply? Local groups (especially small ones with little or no funding) Projects that help our community We fund things like: Community events Projects for wellbeing, youth, older people, inclusion, jobs, digital access and more The grants criteria You can apply if you’re a local voluntary or community group based in Wythenshawe and your project helps local residents. We’ll prioritise small, unfunded groups who don’t get regular funding from elsewhere. Who can’t apply? We can’t give grants to: Individuals Profit-making businesses Projects which promote political or religious activities Projects that are paid for by the council or government (like schools or healthcare) What we look for To apply, your group must: Have a bank account in your group’s name Have a constitution or set of rules Make sure no committee members are related We won’t fund: Alcohol Wages or salaries More than 6 months of room or pitch hire More than 2 trips or events per year Your project must benefit Wythenshawe residents. If you’re awarded a grant, you’ll need to send us a short report and receipts at the end to show how you used the money. Deadlines for 2026 We review applications and award grants 3 times a year. Deadlines for applications are: 20th April 20th July 19th October Chat to Nicola If you have any questions, need help applying, or to find out more. 07579 801 446 07579 801 446 Ready to apply? Make sure you've read the grants criteria above before applying. Community Development Grant application "*" indicates required fields Apply for a Community Development Grant We need some details about the group for your grant applicationGroup nameNamed contact personName of contactPosition within the groupGroup contact detailsGroup Contact Details - Email address Group Contact Details - PhoneGroup addressAddress entryEnter the address manuallyHouse Number or NameStreetTown or cityCountyPostcodeIs your group registered as either a charity or a business? Yes No Registration numberIs the group a voluntary/community/not-for-profit making organisation? Yes No Number of members in your groupPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.When was the group established? DD slash MM slash YYYY Objectives of the groupGroup objectivesProject activities and descriptionProject category Digital Inclusion Young People Community Connections Inclusive Communities Employment & Skills Older People Living Well Domestic Abuse Healthy Communities Activity descriptionLocation and resident benefitWhich areas of Wythenshawe does your project/group cover? Baguley Benchill Brooklands Brownley Green Crossacres Moss Nook Northenden Northern Moor Peel Hall Poundswick Royal Oak Sharston Woodhouse Park All of Wythenshawe Benefit to residentsCosts and grant usageTotal project cost(Indicate the total cost of the project)Grant request value(Indicate how much you are asking for)Other income(Please indicate whether you are receiving income from any other source(s), e.g. fundraising, other grants, membership fees / subs) Yes No Other income detailIntended grant useMembers and conflictDoes your group have a Chair, Secretary and Treasurer or governing body? Yes No Names and rolesDo you need to declare a conflict of interest?Do you or a member of your group work for Wythenshawe Community Housing Group? Are you or any members of your group related to a member of WCHG staff or board member? Yes No Conflict of interest detailsGroup conduct documentsDo you have a current constitution or set of rules for your group? Yes No Please attach a copy below Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 16 MB. Bank account informationDoes your group have its own bank account? Yes No Bank account detailsAccount nameAccount numberSort codeYour bankBank addressStreet addressTown or cityPostcodeSignatoriesWe require 2 authorised signatories to sign on behalf of the group.Authorised signatory 1Have they freely agreed to sign on behalf of the group? Have they freely agreed to sign on behalf of the group?Authorised signatory 2Have they freely agreed to sign on behalf of the group? Have they freely agreed to sign on behalf of the group?Consent and declarationsYour consent and declarationWe confirm that the information in this application is correct. Any information found to be false or misleading will lead to any grant offer being withdrawn. We understand you may ask for further information at any stage of the application process.* We confirm that the information in this application is correct. Any information found to be false or misleading will lead to any grant offer being withdrawn. We understand you may ask for further information at any stage of the application process.*Please tick here to confirm you have understood everything on this form and are happy to submit this information to Wythenshawe Community Housing Group for the purposes of this application. For more information click here to read our privacy statement .* Please tick here to confirm you have understood everything on this form and are happy to submit this information to Wythenshawe Community Housing Group for the purposes of this application. For more information click here to read our privacy notice.*Permission to share as good news story. (If your application is successful, and you are given a grant, we would require your project to share how the fund has supported your project and give us permission to share this as a good news story.) Yes No For more information about how we use personal data, see our privacy notice.CAPTCHA
