Trafford Housing Trust’s Winter Support Grant will provide targeted funding for organisations that are supporting residents hardest hit by this crisis. This funding’s aim is to boost access to support and critical items that residents are unable to afford due to its impact.
Applications are invited of up to £5,000 per organisation, to be submitted via their standard small grants’ application form- with the same eligibility criteria as for their standard small grants.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for applications from projects that will have the greatest impact on our residents and within the communities which we operate. We are looking for projects that will help local people in a variety of ways including:
• Providing essential goods (e.g., Fuel, Food)
• Ensuring children/families can access school uniform and winter clothing
• Access to ‘cost cutting’ goods (electric blankets, slow cookers, etc)
• Support in managing financial pressures, maximising income and reducing costs
What will we prioritise?
We will prioritise applications that:
• Predominantly support residents in Trafford Housing Trust communities
• Demonstrate that the proposal is due to other services being oversubscribed or a lack of similar support in that area.
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the individuals and groups they will target.
• Target the support to individuals most at risk of financial deprivation, lacking in basic provisions, or who are struggling with loneliness or isolation.
• Explain how the project will be successful in engaging with ‘hard to reach’ residents/communities.
ALL successful applicants will have until 31 March 2023 to complete the project and spend grants awarded in line with their proposal.
What is the timeline?
• Open for applications: 14th November
• Applications close: Friday 5th December
• Decision making: Tuesday 6th – Tuesday 13th December
• Outcomes announced: Thursday 14th/Friday 15th December
• Projects complete: 31st March 2023
To apply please download and complete the Winter Support Grant from THT-Application-Form.
Can I get answers to any questions or support with the application process?
Of course. Your Community Capacity Builder will be pleased to help you. Please get in touch directly, or via our team email at
communities@traffordhousingtrust.co.uk