The fund is here to help anyone with an idea to improve their community and bring neighbours together.

You can apply for up to £1,500 to support a project or idea that helps make South Manchester a place where people are proud to live.

The theme of the fund is neighbourliness. This could mean anything from a local event to a new community space, big or small. It’s about bringing people together.

Here are a few examples:

  • Improving green spaces
  • Funding a local football team
  • Hosting coffee mornings
  • Organising neighbourly meet-ups

Your project should focus on things like:

  • Helping your neighbours
  • Caring for your community
  • Encouraging community spirit

Getting people talking and connecting

What is the Beautiful South Fund?

The fund is here to help anyone with an idea to improve their community and bring neighbours together.

You can apply for up to £1,500 to support a project or idea that helps make South Manchester a place where people are proud to live.

What kind of projects can be funded?

The theme of the fund is neighbourliness. This could mean anything from a local event to a new community space, big or small. It’s about bringing people together.

Here are a few examples:

  • Improving green spaces
  • Funding a local football team
  • Hosting coffee mornings
  • Organising neighbourly meet-ups

Your project should focus on things like:

  • Helping your neighbours
  • Caring for your community
  • Encouraging community spirit

Getting people talking and connecting

Need help or have questions?

If you have any questions about your application, or you're unsure whether your idea fits the fund, contact Diane Roege or Maureen Ward on 0161 448 4200 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed by the Beautiful South Fund Panel, which includes Southway tenants and staff. The panel meets every two months to review new submissions.

You can find the latest deadlines and meeting dates in the table below:

Application deadline

Panel meeting

Monday 12th May 2025

Monday 19th May 2025

Monday 30th June 2025

Monday 7th July 2025

Monday 29th September 2025 

Monday 6th October 2025

Monday 10th November 2025

Monday 17th November 2025 

Monday 19th January 2025

Monday 26th January 2025

Monday 16th March 2025

Monday 23rd March 2025