Community Trust Fund

Applications to the Community Trust Fund need to be submitted using our online application form available here.

The Maximum grant is £3,000.00. In 2022-23 the average award given was £1,600.

No. The Community Trust Fund have a limited pot of money and may choose to make a donation towards the project, or support some items from a wish list. Trustees like to see the groups/organisations showing that they are active in gaining funds elsewhere.

Your group either needs to own the building or have a long lease, at least 5 years left on the lease, the trustees like to see that the group have sustainability and are able to see the project through.

Community groups, voluntary groups, self-help groups, community charities or local branches of national charities are eligible to apply. Applicants need to demonstrate how they are providing something to the wider community over and above any statutory obligations, and that access is available to a wide sector of the community and not exclusively for the use of a small number of individuals.

Yes, If you are a newly formed group (less than three months) or you are unable to provide accounts to support your application, you will need to supply projection figures i.e. what you intend to spend, what activities you intend to do and where your group will seek funding to ensure the viability of the group, this needs to be at least a 2yr projection.  If you are a newly formed group (within the 12 months) you may wish to garner support from someone independent, this can be from a local councillor who knows your group or doctor/ leader or an active member within the community but they must not be related / associated to the group.

Anything which is tangible and long lasting i.e. equipment - for example white goods, play equipment, furniture etc. Please note we cannot fund applications retrospectively or reimburse costs for projects that have previously taken place. If you need further clarification as to whether your project items are eligible, please call 07958876353.

No, - the Community Trust Fund states clearly that such costs cannot be funded, examples would be - Heat, Light, Salaries, Fees, Subscriptions, Coaching fees, Football/Uniform Kits.

No, the Community Trust Fund cannot fund costs that are deemed as general maintenance i.e decorating, repairs to windows, roofs, electrical etc.

Before applications can be considered, the Trustees will need to see:-

• a recent bank statement for the group/organisation, (we must be able to see the balance at bank, account number and sort code, along with the account holders name).

• at least 2 quotes for the items requested,

• clear financials i.e. income & expenditure for the group,

• constitution, Terms of reference or Mission statement.

Trustees can review up to 30 applications at one meeting, so try to be concise and factual in your application. Photographs and supporting files can be supplied.

The Community Trust Fund meet four times a year - January, April, July, October. Once a meeting has taken place, groups will receive an e mail notifying them whether their application has been successful or otherwise. If your application has been completed correctly and all required supporting documents have been received, then the process should take no longer than 7-10 working days from the date of the meeting.

The Community Trust Fund is made up of eight trustees, who have been appointed by the local authorities of Manchester, Stockport, Trafford, Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Tameside and two members of the Airport Company Board. The Trustees evaluate applications using their knowledge to ensure the greatest possible benefit goes to the community.

For more information please contact Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund:

• Call: 07958876353

• Email: trust.fund@manairport.co.uk

We would also steer you towards the £1 million Defibrillator Community Automated External Defibrillators (AED) fund, which can be found here www.defibgrant.co.uk

We are also happy to accept funding bids for defibs that will be available for public use and registered.