Communities Addressing Gambling Harms

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Communities Against Gambling Harms programme is launching a new phase to support community action to reduce gambling harm and help more VCSE organisations start conversations with people at risk of gambling related harm. By targeting organisations not traditionally focused on gambling harm but those working to address inequalities, the programme aims to build on existing community assets, staff networks and community groups to develop a community-led movement to address gambling harms in Greater Manchester. Sixteen grants of £2,500 are available for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations who are tackling inequalities, to initiate conversations around gambling harms and support community action. The programme is open to Greater Manchester-based organisations with a turnover of less than £1m that are either led by, or work with, communities experiencing racial inequalities; work with low-income households; or address broader inequalities in Greater Manchester. The funding will support organisations to run community action activities to increase awareness of gambling harms and seeks to build a collaborative approach. Grant holders will be required to participate in a collaborative co-design workshop in April 2026, attend one Gambling Harms awareness training session with partners Chapter One, and attend a reflective session in October 2026 to develop peer support networks and share learning, insights and challenges. Funded activity must be completed within six months of grants being paid.