The fund is here to help anyone with an idea to improve their community and bring neighbours together.
You can apply for up to £1,500 to support a project or idea that helps make South Manchester a place where people are proud to live.
The theme of the fund is neighbourliness. This could mean anything from a local event to a new community space, big or small. It’s about bringing people together.
Here are a few examples:
- Improving green spaces
- Funding a local football team
- Hosting coffee mornings
- Organising neighbourly meet-ups
Your project should focus on things like:
- Helping your neighbours
- Caring for your community
- Encouraging community spirit
Getting people talking and connecting
Applications are reviewed by the Beautiful South Fund Panel, which includes Southway tenants and staff. The panel meets every two months to review new submissions.
You can find the latest deadlines and meeting dates in the table below:
|
Application deadline |
Panel meeting |
|
Monday 29th September 2025 |
Monday 6th October 2025 |
|
Monday 10th November 2025 |
Monday 17th November 2025 |
| Monday 19th January 2026 |
Monday 26th January 2026 |
| Monday 16th March 2026 |
Monday 23rd March 2026 |
If you have any questions about your application, or you're unsure whether your idea fits the fund, contact Diane Roege or Maureen Ward on 0161 448 4200 or email d.roege@southwayhousing.co.uk or m.ward@southwayhousing.co.uk.
- Read our guidance notes to see if it's right for you
- Download and complete our application form
- Submit your application form
To submit your application form, save the completed document as a PDF and send it to d.roege@southwayhousing.co.uk or m.ward@southwayhousing.co.uk.
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