Cheshire Community Foundation

A range of community grants for churches in Cheshire.

Description

Fund name	Small grants Project grants Strategic grants
Grant size	Small grants up £2,500, Project grant up to £30,000, Strategic grants exceeding £30,000
Funder's interests	Improving wellbeing and mental health
Activities supported	Inclusive projects that cover one of the five pillars of focus (see below) in Cheshire and Warrington
Themes	Tackling poverty and disadvantage Improving mental health and wellbeing Enabling stronger, more resilient communities Developing education, skills, and employment Building awareness of the Green Agenda
Exclusions and other info	This fund is broken down into separate funds, including the Assura Community Fund Grants Programme and Cheshire Minds Matter Projects that fund any religion or religious belief but they will fund religious organisations for other work Cheshire only
How to apply	Apply online
Deadline	Email individual grants programmes to check deadlines

Contact information

01606 330 607

grants@cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk

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Top tips for fundraising by churches

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List of grant funders for churches

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Researching possible donors and funders

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Case for support guidance for churches

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A checklist: key factors for successful fundraising

After researching possible funders and grants for your church, use this checklist to identify some key points to consider before making an application.

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Outputs and outcomes guidance

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