Rochdale Charities and Social Enterprises Urged to Apply for Vernon Building Society Grant Programmes
Rochdale charities and social enterprises are being encouraged to apply for two grant programmes offered by Vernon Building Society, with funding of up to £5,000 available to support vital community work.
The Vernon Charitable Foundation has opened its latest round of applications, offering up to £5,000 to registered charities focused on tackling poverty and improving local communities. The application deadline is 29 August 2025.
Since its launch in January 2024, the foundation has distributed more than seventy thousand pounds to 24 charities across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, with past grants funding youth theatre equipment and Scout tents. The scheme forms part of the building society's centenary legacy.
Alongside the foundation's main grant scheme, Vernon is also promoting its Community Stars programme, which provides smaller awards of up to £2,000 to groups that may not be formally registered charities. Applications for Community Stars close at 5 PM on 11th August 2025.
Over the past 13 years, the Community Stars programme has distributed more than £140,000 to grassroots projects, supporting initiatives from transport provision and food packs to equipment purchases and venue hire.
Earlier this year, Rochdale Connections Trust received a £650 grant to supply care packs with essentials such as milk, bread and washing up liquid to struggling families over the school holidays.
In 2025 alone, Vernon staff have already volunteered more than 35 days to local causes, including community garden creation, museum support, and initiatives at charities such as WellSpring and Together Trust.
The building society has also supported financial education for more than 1,400 students this academic year, delivering workshops on tax, pensions, credit scores and student loans at schools.
The Vernon Charitable Foundation has opened its latest round of applications, offering up to £5,000 to registered charities focused on tackling poverty and improving local communities. The application deadline is 29 August 2025.
Since its launch in January 2024, the foundation has distributed more than seventy thousand pounds to 24 charities across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, with past grants funding youth theatre equipment and Scout tents. The scheme forms part of the building society's centenary legacy.
Alongside the foundation's main grant scheme, Vernon is also promoting its Community Stars programme, which provides smaller awards of up to £2,000 to groups that may not be formally registered charities. Applications for Community Stars close at 5 PM on 11th August 2025.
Over the past 13 years, the Community Stars programme has distributed more than £140,000 to grassroots projects, supporting initiatives from transport provision and food packs to equipment purchases and venue hire.
Earlier this year, Rochdale Connections Trust received a £650 grant to supply care packs with essentials such as milk, bread and washing up liquid to struggling families over the school holidays.
In 2025 alone, Vernon staff have already volunteered more than 35 days to local causes, including community garden creation, museum support, and initiatives at charities such as WellSpring and Together Trust.
The building society has also supported financial education for more than 1,400 students this academic year, delivering workshops on tax, pensions, credit scores and student loans at schools.
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