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Each year Manchester Airports Group contributes £100,000 to the Fund; any fines levied at aircraft that have breached our stringent noise limits are also paid into the Fund. These funds are then used to support neighbourhood and community projects throughout the area.
The Trustees award grants of a maximum of £3,000.
Please click on the link below to complete and submit your application online.
This covers an approximate 10-mile radius of the Airport, concentrating on the areas most exposed to aircraft noise - see a map showing the eligible zone.
Applications are considered four times a year by a board of Trustees from Manchester Airport and the local authorities of Stockport, Trafford, Manchester, Tameside, Cheshire East and Cheshire West Council. This means that with great local insight and expertise, the Trustees evaluate applications using their knowledge to ensure the greatest possible benefit goes to the community. For more information please see the Community Trust Fund Annual Report.
The Community Trust Fund award grants to a maximum of £3,000. To be successful a group MUST:
Before applying please read our online process guidelines and you might like to read our Frequently Asked Questions. Projects must be for the benefit of the whole community, or a substantial section of it, and not groups of an exclusive nature.
See where UK Community Grants have been awarded grants since 1997.
MEETING DATES |
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
18th January 2021 | 17:00 hrs 27th November 2020 |
19th April 2021 | 17:00 hrs 5th March 2021 |