EIGHTEEN community groups across Tameside are celebrating after successfully securing funding through the annual Tameside Communities Grant events.
Hosted by Tameside Council’s Community Safety Partnership, the Tameside Communities Grant events gave local organisations the chance to pitch their ideas to residents and fellow community groups.
Funding is awarded to projects focused on empowerment, strengthening communities, preventing neighbourhood crime, and reducing harm and offending.
The first event, held on June 4 at New Chapel Unitarian Church, brought together community groups from the west wards of Denton, Audenshaw and Droylsden.
Twelve shortlisted groups presented their projects, with 10 successful in securing funding.
The successful projects were:
- Little Lambs Haughton Green
- Friends of Tame Valley
- Men’s Merry Crew Audenshaw
- Fairfield Outdoor Adventures
- Tameside People 4 Wildlife
- Ensemble Theatre
- Assheton Avenue Audenshaw
- Fairfield Moravian Allotment Society
- Royal Mencap Society
- Droylsden Sports & Community Centre
A second grant event took place five days later at Hyde Town Hall, supporting groups from Longdendale, Godley, Newton and Werneth.
Eight community groups were successful in their funding bids:
- Tameside Little Gems
- Menopause Your Way
- Hattersley Community Garden Project
- Wildflower Hyde
- Ark of Hope Hattersley
- St Barnabas Hattersley
- In Bloom Hyde
- Friends of St Vincent’s Godley
The events also provided an opportunity for groups to network, share ideas and learn more about the work being carried out across Tameside.
Councillor Stephen Homer, Tameside Council’s Executive Member for Towns, Transport and Connectivity, said: “It’s fantastic to see so many passionate community groups coming together to make a real difference across Tameside. These projects highlight the power of local people in creating safer, stronger and more connected neighbourhoods.
“Events like this not only provide funding but also give groups the opportunity to share ideas, build partnerships and support one another, which is just as important. Well done to all involved!”
The grants aim to help community organisations continue their work in making neighbourhoods across Tameside safer, more connected and supportive places to live.