One Oldham Fund | Family Hubs Grants Programme 25-26

The One Oldham Fund is a strategic single investment fund that uses pooled resources for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Oldham. This investment from Oldham Council supports the sector's resilience to enable VCFSE organisations that are locally rooted and active in Oldham to contribute to the delivery of Oldham Council's plan for Family Hubs. The vision for the programme is to strengthen the Oldham Family Hubs outreach network to allow families to access services in different locations by different partners. Services can be delivered through different sites recognised by the community and close to them. Grants of up to £6,000 are available to support community-led projects that deliver family hubs services or activities at family hubs or at outreach sites aimed at families with children aged 0-3 or expectant families. Eligible projects include those aimed at families that are rarely heard (such as dads and male carers, LGBTQIA parents and carers), with activities focused on reducing stigma associated with access to services, informing and supporting families to access services, supporting parents to become more involved in the lives of children aged 0-3, promoting friendly and welcoming places for families, virtual socialising services, and activities delivered in parks and community spaces. Projects may last for up to one year.