The fund will back community groups, charities and social enterprises to deliver support in neighbourhoods across the borough, from tackling loneliness and improving wellbeing to helping people access advice, stay active and meet everyday needs.
Live Well is about making it easier to find help early, in places people already know and trust. The fund builds on a successful pilot that supported 27 community programmes, benefitting 277 residents. It also offers more stability for organisations, with successful projects able to receive funding over a 2 year period.
Cllr Dan Oliver, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Public Protection
The Live Well in Stockport Fund is a key step in delivering our ambition for Stockport to be a place where everyone can live happy, healthy and connected lives. By investing directly in our voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector, we are recognising the vital role they play in providing early help, preventing crisis, and strengthening communities. This fund will support local organisations to build on what already works, reach those facing the greatest challenges, and empower residents to shape solutions in their own neighbourhoods. It is a strong example of how we are working in partnership to deliver our Live Well ambitions while strengthening the long-term sustainability and impact of our VCFSE sector.
What the fund will support
Local projects that:
- help people meet basic needs with dignity
- keep people well and connected
- tackle health inequalities in neighbourhoods
- build community skills and local leadership
- support people to prepare for, access and work well
Applicants must select one of the above priorities to focus on.
How much is available?
The Live Well in Stockport Fund is broken down into 3 tiers, funding a minimum of 30 recipients:
- £1,000 to £5,000
- £5,000 to £15,000 per year
- £15,000 to £30,000 per year
How to apply
Applications are open now via the Sector 3 website.
The application form is available in multiple languages and accessible formats.
Support with an application
Application review session: Wednesday 1 July, 10 to 11.30am at the Sector 3 office:
1 Wellington Road North
Stockport
SK4 1AF
Jo McGrath, Chief Executive of Sector 3
We are proud to deliver this fund and even more so to introduce two-year funding (subject to reporting), directly responding to organisations’ needs. This approach will provide greater security for residents accessing services and strengthen financial stability for funded organisations. It also represents a meaningful step toward embedding community organisations in longer-term commissioning conversations, recognising their expertise and positioning them as genuine partners in shaping local services, not just short-term delivery agents.
Get involved
You do not need to run an organisation to be part of Live Well. You can:
- join a panel helping decide where funding goes
- become a paid Live Well Champion
- volunteer locally and support your community
Find out more about these opportunities email info@sector3sk.org or find out more about volunteering.
