Rural Housing Support Extended to March 2026
Cheshire Community Action (CCA) is pleased to announce that the Rural Housing Enabler Programme will continue for another year, thanks to extended funding from Defra through to March 2026.
Read MoreCheshire Community Action (CCA) is pleased to announce that the Rural Housing Enabler Programme will continue for another year, thanks to extended funding from Defra through to March 2026.
Read More**This Fund is now closed**
We’re excited to share that the Welcoming Spaces Grant Fund is back for the year 2024-25 and open for applications until 13th December! This fund is designed to support the creation of warm, inclusive spaces for residents impacted by cost-of-living challenges, read on to find out more…
Read MoreFind out how the Welcoming Spaces funding initiative has been creating social value for community organisations and buildings by providing somewhere warm to go for companionship and advice.
Read MoreDiscover the latest on the Cheshire West and Chester Council-funded small grant scheme, with grants of up to £500 available per application. This funding initiative is aimed at local communities and organisations where a small grant can make a big difference.
Read MoreMain Street Memory Cafe in Frodsham was founded in November 2023 by seven core volunteers. It runs weekly on a Wednesday from 10:30 to 1:30 at Main Street Community Church, providing friendly, informal sessions with tea, coffee and a listening ear. It’s a vital lifeline for people whose lives are affected by dementia, and attendees range in age from 91 years old down to children who come along to support their grandparents. Around 10-20% of cafe attendees also go to Singing for Brain with the Alzheimer’s Society, which takes place in the adjacent room after the cafe has finished.
Read MoreHelping a patient with ulcers and restricted mobility to return to a clean, safe home.
Read MoreCCA is funded by Defra up to March 2025 to provide a Rural Housing Enabler Service that can help your town or parish council identify and address local housing needs by acting as an independent advisor through the process.
Read MoreCheshire Community Action provide capacity building support to village halls and community buildings funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This case study describes how one of our members (Guilden Sutton Community Association) has benefitted from our support.
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce the launch of a new round of funding for 2024/25. We have a total of £90k to distribute to community spaces across Cheshire West and Chester.
Read MoreCheck out the latest funding opportunities available to community groups and parish and town councils, with a particular focus on community buildings, community spaces and energy projects.
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