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 excited to announce the Moss Side Youth Fund

It's a dedicated pot of money for projects that support and empower young people in Moss Side.

This is a joint fund between 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’re Looking For

Grants of £100 to £5,000 are available to help youth-focused groups, projects and organisations.

We’re particularly interested in projects that:

  • Support early action – Activities that give young people positive opportunities and help steer them away from crime, violence or negative influences.

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

 

Who Can Apply?

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

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

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

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What We Can Fund

We’re open to 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 Can’t Cover

To be fair and consistent, we’re 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

Open for submissions 

Grants of £100 to £5,000 for youth-led projects in Moss Side.

Applications are open for submission until November 2025.

When you apply, you will need to:

✅ Provide ID & bank details
✅ Sign agreement
✅ Keep in touch & report back

For help completing your application, please email 
positivefutures@msvhousing.co.uk

(Funding period runs from 8th Oct 2025 until 7th Nov 2025) 

Extra Support

We want local projects to succeed. If you’d like help before applying, we can:

  • Talk through your idea

  • Offer guidance with the application

  • Connect you with other organisations that might support your project

 
Drop-in support sessions for applications will take place on:

📅 13th & 20th October 2025
🕚 11am – 1pm
📍 MSV Space Manchester 125 Great Western Street, Manchester M14 4AA

Conditions of Funding

If 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

Ready to Apply?

The latest funding round is open and will close on 7th November 2025. 

📧 For questions or support, email: positivefutures@msvhousing.co.uk