Last chance for Lancashire projects to apply for £3k community grants
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday May 6
Applications are closing soon for the Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation, which is offering grants of up to £3,000 to community groups and projects based in Lancashire.
For 2026, the Charitable Foundation has £30,000 to donate to 10 or more local groups or projects that meet at least one of the following themes:
Financial well-being: Activities that promote financial education, teaching groups invaluable skills about money and money management. This could include community groups or projects delivered to schools and colleges.
A society for all: Projects focused on helping, primarily, people over the age of 50 through community cohesion activities, accessibility, and engagement.
A great place to be: Initiatives focused on the environment and area restoration, including beach clean-ups, community gardens, community allotments, the introduction of green initiatives such as solar panels, or improvements to energy provisions.
Rob Pheasey, Chief Executive at the Marsden Building Society, commented: “Supporting our local communities is at the heart of who we are at the Marsden. As the deadline approaches, we’d encourage any eligible groups to submit their applications and not miss out on this opportunity. Since launching the Foundation, we’ve been able to help a variety of fantastic causes, and we’re looking forward to building on that impact by backing even more grassroots organisations this year.”
Kelly Court, Programmes Manager at the Community Foundation for Lancashire, commented: “The Community Foundation for Lancashire are delighted to be entering another year of partnership with Marsden Building Society. As ever, we’re keen to discover which charities and community groups will receive support through their charitable fund this year and experiencing the positive impact those projects will have on local communities across Lancashire.”
The Foundation can consider funding for staffing costs, volunteer costs, activity and operational costs, training costs, as well as small capital items such as equipment and IT. Additionally, a proportion of organisational overheads can also be considered.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday May 6 2026.
For more information about the Foundation, including detailed criteria and how to apply, visit www.themarsden.co.uk/our-charitable-foundation.