Practical support for local people
We provide small grants and assistance for families and individuals experiencing hardship, and for community organisations delivering projects that benefit residents of the Ashton-in-Makerfield area.
Emergency household essentials
Help with essential household items when money is short, so families do not go without the basics.
- Essential white goods such as a cooker, fridge or washing machine
- Beds, bedding and basic furniture
- Emergency help when a household is going without the basics
School and work costs
Support with education, training and work essentials, from school uniforms to the costs of getting into work.
- School uniforms, shoes and equipment
- Costs of education, training or apprenticeships
- Essentials needed to start or stay in work
Health and wellbeing needs
Assistance with disability, health-related costs and wellbeing, helping local people through difficult times.
- Costs relating to disability or ill health
- Equipment or aids that improve daily life
- Support for health and wellbeing through difficult times
Local community projects
Grants for community groups and organisations delivering projects that benefit residents of the Ashton-in-Makerfield area.
- Equipment for local groups and organisations
- Projects that benefit residents of the Ashton-in-Makerfield area
- Activities that bring the community together
Support where it is needed most
We provide small grants and assistance for:
- Families and individuals experiencing hardship
- Support with education, training or work essentials
- Help with disability or health-related costs
- Emergency household needs
- Local community organisations delivering projects that benefit residents of the Ashton-in-Makerfield area
What our help has meant
The grant helped us buy school uniforms for our children when money was really tight. It made such a difference to us as a family.
Without the support of the charity, one of my clients would have gone without essential household items. The referral process was quick and easy.
As a community group, we were able to fund equipment that benefits dozens of local families. The charity’s help has been invaluable.
Ready to apply?
Applications can be made by a professional on someone’s behalf, or directly by anyone who lives in, or attends a school, club or community organisation in, the Ashton-in-Makerfield area.
Apply for help