Community Foundations for Lancashire & Merseyside is a place-based community foundation that channels donor and corporate funding into small, practical grants for grassroots groups across Merseyside and parts of Lancashire. Its funding tends to prioritize immediate local need—especially youth support, social inclusion, poverty and homelessness, community development, and environmental improvement—while also offering a few individual-award and enterprise-focused streams. Applicants are usually small charities, voluntary groups, and sometimes individuals, with a strong emphasis on hyper-local impact in specific neighborhoods and postcode areas.
Primarily modest, place-based grants through named funds, usually around £250 to £3,000, with a mix of rolling and deadline-based application cycles. Funding is often restricted to specific geographies or beneficiary groups, and some streams support individuals rather than organizations.
Grants parsed from this funder's most recently published annual report.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation | over £1.1 million | 2024 | distributed to date |
| Southport Strong Together Appeal | more than £850,000 | 2024 | support for those affected by the Southport tragedy |
| The Care Leavers Project | £100k | 2024 | supporting young individuals in their transition from care |
Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation
over £1.1 milliondistributed to date
Sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Southport Strong Together Appeal
more than £850,000support for those affected by the Southport tragedy
The Care Leavers Project
£100ksupporting young individuals in their transition from care
Check each named fund’s eligibility carefully: many are limited to specific postcodes, boroughs, or beneficiary groups, and deadlines vary by program. Prepare a short, local-impact case showing clear community need, measurable outcomes, and why your group is the right fit for that fund; some streams are for organizations only, while others support individuals or young entrepreneurs.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundations for Lancashire & Merseyside that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organisations based in Runcorn meeting the Community Foundation's minimum eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Decisions within six weeks of submission.
Who can apply: Eligible local organisations delivering projects in the Liverpool City Region.
Deadline: 2nd October 2026.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.