Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund (Greater Manchester Lieutenancy) Grants

Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund (Greater Manchester)

Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund (Greater Manchester Lieutenancy)

The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund is a registered charity set up with the consent of His Majesty The King. It gives donations to community-based organisations and charitable causes that benefit local people. The fund covers Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. This listing is for applications from Greater Manchester. The fund supports a wide range of community projects. It is particularly keen on work that benefits local communities and disadvantaged groups, and work that supports older people, vulnerable people and those in need of care. It also funds work that gives young people opportunities and education, strengthens community connections, or preserves and enhances local heritage, buildings or community assets. Money is typically used for specific projects or activities, equipment or one-off costs, and initiatives with a clear and measurable community impact. Grants are usually between £250 and £5,000, and most awards are around £2,500. A regional panel meets quarterly to review applications and looks at each one case by case. Priority goes to projects with a strong local impact, new applicants, work that shows clear need and benefit, and projects that support community collaboration. The fund especially encourages groups that have not had this funding before. One thing to plan for: the fund does not pay ongoing running costs or salaries. It will not fund the same organisation again within three years. It suits a defined project or a one-off purchase rather than core costs. Official source: https://manchesterlieutenancy.org/services/the-duchy-of-lancaster-benevolent-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.