We Love Manchester Charity
Learn more about our partnership with We Love MCR, and the collaborative work they do across our city, including funding, sponsorships and events
Who are We Love Manchester?
We Love Manchester Charity are the only grant-giving charity dedicated to supporting Manchester’s communities and young people.
We Love Manchester supports ambitious young Mancunians to take their next steps to success, and they empower communities across the city to improve lives in their neighbourhoods. Learn more about who they are here.
Their work
We Love Manchester supports and inspires Mancunians in many ways all year round, and its two biggest programmes are the Stronger Communities Fund and Manchester’s Rising Stars Fund.
The first supports exciting projects across the city, from sports clubs to community gardens, and the second removes barriers to success for young Mancunians, with funded ambitions so far covering entrepreneurship, academia, trades, and sporting excellence.
Their events
We Love Manchester raises funds for its work each year through exciting events open to the public.
From mountain treks, ice-cold dips, city-centre abseils and even firewalks… there’s truly something for everyone, and Manchester Active members will be first to know when they’re happening!
Our Partnership
We value the difference We Love Manchester makes in our communities and for the next generation of Mancunians, and we believe it goes alongside the work we do with the sport, physical activity and health sector in our city.
We will be working in partnership to encourage and inspire Mancunians to move more each day by being a referral partner in We Love Manchester’s grant programmes and collaborating with them on fundraising events – like the Great Manchester Run 2026 VIP Experience, which is open for registration now.
We have developed a strong relationship and have worked collaboratively across our city, providing funding for a variety of projects across the sport, physical activity, and health sectors for a number of years.
Manchester Rising Stars Fund
The Fund aims to help young Mancunians take opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach.
Limited finances can be a barrier to many young people, and we recognise that a little financial support at the right time can make a big difference when starting out on a career, self-employment or learning path.
Stronger Communities Fund
The We Love Manchester Stronger Communities Fund empowers local people to improve their own communities and spaces, whenever they are ready. We listen and act on their inspiring ideas.
It is our longest-standing fund, and with it we’ve supported hundreds of local groups & charities to deliver great work in Manchester’s unbeatable communities!
Manchester Young Lives
Manchester Young Lives has led youth services in Manchester for many years, especially for young people at risk of social exclusion.
We Love Manchester Charity has supported Manchester Young Lives for a few years through the Sir Howard Bernstein Endowment Fund, helping expand the offer that MYL provides to 16-19-year-olds through its Employability Programme.
This bespoke programme provides invaluable opportunities to these young people; read some of their success stories by clicking on the button below.
Ghyll Head Family Breaks
Every year, We Love Manchester Charity helps Manchester families with complex needs leave the city and travel to Lake Windermere for a therapeutic family course.
The break takes place at Ghyll Head Outdoor Education Centre, where they take part in a range of outdoor activities that build confidence, self-esteem, and new skills.
This is an incredibly positive experience for everyone involved – family bonds are strengthened, lasting friendships are formed, and the young people and their parents leave with an experience they won’t forget.
