Forever Manchester
Forever Manchester is Greater Manchester’s Community Foundation, the only charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.
About the Charity
Since Forever Manchester was established in 1989 it has delivered over £65m into local communities, supporting over 1,300 community projects in Greater Manchester each year.
We believe that connected communities make stronger, happier communities.
We provide funding for a wide range of community projects such as mental health support groups, disability groups, junior football teams, food banks, refugee support networks, and knit and natter groups.


Forever Manchester is all about
- Giving everyone the opportunity to be happy.
- Putting smiles on the faces of our local communities.
- Supporting local people transforming the lives of others.
- Bringing local people together to create something special.
- Caring about those people who care enough to act.
- Championing local people doing extraordinary things together.
Add us on our socials!
Did you know?
1,300+
Community projects
supported each year

Over £65m
delivered into local
communities since 1989

Headspace Bolton
One of the many causes Forever Manchester has supported is Headspace Bolton, an innovative arts organisation, run by and for people with lived experience of mental health issues and neurodiversity.
They run creative workshops led by group members and professional artists practicing in their fields.
More ways to support
Whether you are a company or individual, your generosity can create something special right across Greater Manchester, keeping it great.
Tombola
Every penny raised goes straight to supporting those brilliant community groups, the ones keeping Greater Manchester buzzing!
Shop
Shop our range of prints, homeware, clothing and accessories, cards and more!
Donate
Forever Manchester is the only charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.
Fundraising
Do something extraordinary to help strengthen our communities across Greater Manchester.