Green Spaces Fund Multi-District Projects | Greater Manchester Environment Trust

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Green Spaces Fund Greater Manchester-wide 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 Greater Manchester-wide projects 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.

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Rewilding Fairfield Hospital for Everyone

Revitalising Fairfield General Hospital's green areas for the wellbeing of all.

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Forest School Laudato Si Centre

The Forest School will enable local people to take effective action on the biodiversity emergency.

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Green Hub

Green Hub is a co-creation of an inspiring community growing and wildlife space and an accessible hub of climate friendly activity.

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Heathlands Village Green (Space) Project

The project will expand and develop areas of green space in the village to improve access to safe, secure, enclosed green areas for…

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Highfield Habitats

Highfield Habitats will increase accessibility by offering training and nature walks to those in greatest need living adjacent to and…

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Khore Garden

Providing green space for Afghan refugees.

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BAME Grow Your Own Food Project

Delivering 10 grow-your-own food sessions for children in Oldham and Rochdale.