Green Spaces Fund Projects in Oldham | Greater Manchester Environment Fund

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Tops of trees by Nick Page

Green Spaces Fund Oldham Projects

The Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund supports community-led projects that increase the quality and quantity of accessible, nature-rich green space in the city region, particularly in the areas where people need it most.

The following projects based in Oldham all received funding from rounds one and two of the Fund. Click here to find out how to apply for future rounds, and explore the projects below to find out more about the inspiring work being carried out.

Close-up photo of a field of yellow, blue, white and red wildflowers

Engaging with Nature in Shaw

Introducing biodiversity improvements at George Street Playing Fields in Shaw.

An adult and a young child in yellow wellies planting a sapling

Sarah Moor Community Project

Providing free unobstructed green space access in one of the most deprived areas of the country.

A pond covered in waterlilies

Wildbrook Ponds and Wildflower Meadow

A pond, swales, wildflower meadows and more are on the cards for Oldham.

Photo of frog in water

Garden Gateway to Northern Roots

Creation of a new garden, seating area, wildlife pond, community orchard and wildflower area at the entrance to the Northern Roots site…

Group photo of the GROWE Project volunteer team

GROWE Project

The project will transform a derelict community orchard into an accessible, inclusive, public space for gardening, habitat creation,…

Muddy hands planting in bed of soil

Little Green Social Spaces

Working to develop neglected alleyways in the Coldhurst area into vibrant green social spaces where the local residents can get involved…

Cotton grass on Astley Moss

Mindfulness Corner

Providing a comfortable location for the community to reflect and practice mindfulness

Daisies

Oldham Community Garden

Increasing the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Harvested courgettes

Yuvanis Community Garden

Creating a collaborative green space for food cultivation, sustainability, and social connections.

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The Eden Street Project

Developing a small area of poorly utilised land, which lies adjacent to the community centre.

Common blue butterfly

Crossley Sensory Retreat

Develop an unused piece of land into a green space that will become a sensory garden and a place which can be enjoyed by the local…