Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund (2023-2024) Projects

Training a network of Community Cooking Champions so that they can turn food waste into delicious free community meals.

Working with primary schools in Greater Manchester to reduce waste through the art of composting.

Tackle social exclusion among refugees by providing free bicycles, maintenance training and social events.​

Starting a 'Precious Plastic' hub - a well-established and proven model for community-based plastic recycling.

MakeGood is a project to up skill local people in how to repair, re-use and re-purpose, to save them money and bring joy and a sense of…

A programme of workshops and activities for young people across Oldham to heighten awareness of the impacts of climate change, waste and…

Community Grocers on-wheels will use food destined for landfill to provide clients in Greater Manchester a full weekly shop of their…

Engaging over 120 local families in reusing their household waste mainly toys, textiles, paper, plastics.

Using materials otherwise destined for landfill, the garden will help people create their own recycled garden and offer activities on…

Fashion Flip is a sustainable fashion programme for young people aged 8-14 in Trafford, who will examine the impacts of fast fashion and…

Reuse, Re-read, Re-wear will collect and reuse unwanted books and textiles, to sell, redistribute to local families in need and…

The repair café will help the local community, where they can bring items for repair or attend upcycling skills workshops to prevent…

Working with young volunteers in six Manchester schools to tackle waste both in school and their communities.

The ARRRRT Project will work with 30 young people and their families in Old Trafford to reduce, repair, recycle and reuse discarded…

Promoting positive behaviour change in individuals across Greater Manchester to promote recycling and reduce household waste.

To reuse, repair and refurbish unwanted technology within Greater Manchester to tackle digital exclusion, support employment, save…

The project will raise awareness and understanding amongst Black Racially Minoritised women in Manchester about reducing, reusing, and…

A community cafe where local people can bring a variety of items that may have been thrown away.

The Little Green Sock Project are a children's clothing & baby bank providing free clothing and essential equipment for…

Salvaging no longer wanted/working bikes and upcycling/repairing them to pass to local refugees, via partner charity, Refugee Aid.

The project involves working with people with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex support needs to promote the importance…

Encouraging increased environmentally responsible disposal of household food waste using council collections or home composting.