Making a Difference Community Funding for Young People in Moss Side

Community Funding for Young People in Moss Side

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We’re proud to have launched the Moss Side Youth Fund

It's a dedicated pot of money for local, youth-focused projects in Moss Side, brought to you in partnership with MSV Housing, Manchester City Council, Arawak Walton, Jigsaw Homes and One Manchester. 

By working together, we’re pooling resources to back local ideas that make Moss Side a safer, stronger, and more positive place for young people to grow and thrive.

   
     

 

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What We Were Looking For

Grants of £100 to £5,000 were available for groups, organisations, informal youth-groups or individuals (supported by a local organisation) working with young people in Moss Side. Projects were expected to:

  • Support early-action – offering positive opportunities and steering away from crime, violence or negative influences.

  • Build youth-led resilience – projects where young people take the lead, tackling issues such as wellbeing, community safety, food-insecurity or digital exclusion.

 

Who Could Apply?

  • Applications were welcome from groups and organisations working with young people in Moss Side.

  • Informal youth groups and individuals applied – as long as they’re supported by a local organisation (such as a school, charity or community group).

  • Larger bids (£5,000) required strong collaboration or partnership working.

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What We Could Fund

We accepted a wide range of project costs, including:

  • Sessions, events or workshops

  • Volunteer expenses (e.g. travel or food)

  • Materials and equipment (from sports kit to art supplies or digital tools)

  • Training and learning opportunities

  • Specialist support (e.g. youth workers, peer mentors, wellbeing activities)

  • Hiring safe community spaces

If it helps your project to succeed, we’ll consider it.

What We Couldn’t Cover

We were unable to fund:

  • Projects outside Moss Side or those that don’t directly benefit young people

  • Staff salaries or ongoing organisational costs

  • Activities that have already taken place

  • Large capital costs such as vehicles, buildings or refurbishments

  • Political or religious activities (unless open and inclusive)

  • Personal costs for individuals

  • Anything unsafe or against safeguarding policies

 

How to Apply

Applications have now closed

The final date for submission was 7 November 2025. The funding round has now officially ended and we are no longer accepting applications.

If you would like to be informed about future funding rounds in your area, or would like support to develop a future project idea, please contact us at: positivefutures@msvhousing.co.uk

Thank you to everyone who applied and to the many strong projects that showed interest. We look forward to working with successful applicants and to new opportunities in future.

Extra Support

We offered help before applying with drop-in sessions to support the application process taking place at Space Manchester to:

  • Talk through ideas

  • Offer guidance with the application

  • Connect you with other organisations that might support your project

Conditions of Funding

If you applied and your application is successful, you’ll need to:

  • Provide ID and bank details

  • Sign a simple funding agreement

  • Share updates on how your project is making a difference