This programme is currently open for applications.

The EMR Building Brighter Futures programme supports UK organisations that deliver projects supporting health and wellbeing, careers and education, and positive relations, helping young people build their aspirations for a brighter future.

Funding to support activities that support families with children in their own homes, helping them navigate a wide range of parenting issues at the earliest possible opportunity.

This is a place-based programme which will fund projects which have a lasting impact for people living in the 20% most deprived areas of Cheshire.

This programme, funding small grassroots projects in Warrington, will focus on reducing loneliness, improving confidence in skills, and raising self-confidence. Grants will typically be of about £500, but organisations can apply for up to £1,000.

We are working in partnership with SWEF to provide business grants of up to £2,000 to young entrepreneurs in Cheshire and Warrington, aged between 18-30.  These grants can be used on costs to support a newly formed business, including equipment, training, specific marketing costs, and product development.

This programme will grants of up to £25,000 to deliver early intervention and diversionary activities for young people at risk of involvement in Child Criminal Exploitation and Serious Youth Violence.

Three funding programmes, funding projects in Warrington, to reduce loneliness, improve confidence in skills, raise self-confidence, and increase organisational capacity. Available funds are split between Micro-Grants (up to £1,000), Project Grants (up to £15,000), and Strategic Grants (up to £30,000). Please note: We are currently only accepting applications for Micro-Grants.

In the heart of communities across the UK lies the untapped potential of countless young minds. The Building Brighter Futures Fund aims to ignite the dreams of these often-overlooked youths. It’s our belief that young people deserve every chance to create a better, fairer life for themselves.
The EMR Building Brighter Futures grants programme supports UK charities* that share that belief by funding employment, education or health and social care projects that help local young people to see and reach their full potential. The Building Brighter Futures Fund was founded in 2023 by EMR, global leader in sustainable materials. The Fund is delivered by the network of Community Foundations across the UK and is managed directly by Cheshire Community Foundation.

**this includes registered UK charities, CICs and unregistered small groups set up for charitable purposes

In this programme, you can apply for funding of up to £2,500 to help your small, grassroots project deliver work across a broad spectrum of projects.