Social Value

We want our customers to live well, enjoy life and progress but understand there can be barriers which can hold you back.   

Our aim is to support people and projects to transform the neighbourhoods in which we operate to build resilient thriving communities. 

Individuals can apply for a  personal grant to pay for things that remove these barriers so they can get on in life. Please note, you must be a resident living in a Weaver Vale Housing Trust property. 

This includes support with:  

• Training course costs and learning resources needed as part of your studies, including travel for studies (not covered by other funding streams or provisions).
• Uniform, tools, or equipment needed for work/new job.
• Support to set up a business (subject to a business plan).
• Support with transport to work (for a maximum of 6 weeks). 
• Support to attend Further Education.  

Individual Applications  

Successful grants will typically be no more than £150, however this will depend on the nature of the request and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

We will aim to provide a decision within 28 working days of receipt of the application form, this time frame will be subject to staff resources and may change.       

Groups/Organisations Applications (for money or resources to fund their work.)   

Projects or activities could include: 

• Supporting people to get online and access digital services.
• Creating opportunities for young people.
• Promoting health and wellbeing.
• Combating loneliness and social isolation.
• Projects that address poverty, and food insecurity. 
• Improving community spaces and facilities (both indoors and outdoors) in Weaver Vale Housing Trust neighbourhoods.
• Reducing/Tackling anti-social behaviour.
• Encouraging community learning.   

Groups/Organisations   

We anticipate the majority of funding requests from groups/organisations will be for materials and/or services delivered by our contractors therefore there is no minimum or maximum value given to these requests.

If you have an idea or project that would benefit from our support in one of our neighbourhoods, please complete the online Social Value Application Form.    

To read a copy of our Social Value Privacy Statement, click here.