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    Find out more about who we are and how we are improving Greater Manchester's environment for people and wildlife.

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The Greater Manchester Environment Trust

The Greater Manchester Environment Trust (GMET) is a Registered Charity (No. 1203198) and the UK’s first regional environmental impact fund, leading the way in environmental funding.

Just as in nature, we aim to create a harmonious cycle where great community ideas and generous donors work together in their shared desire to improve our local, natural environment.

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    Green Spaces Fund Impact Report 2026

    The latest Impact Report for the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now live. 93 groups have now completed their Green Spaces Fund…

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    Be “part of the greener picture” and apply for the Green Spaces Fund in 2026

    The seventh round of the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open and accepting applications for grants between £2,000 and £40,…

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    What on earth is a sponge meadow?

    How one dedicated community group built a natural solution to save their much-loved park from 30 years of flooding.

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