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Since 2010, the Equilibrium Foundation has raised and donated over £1 million to incredible causes, making a meaningful difference across the North West of England.
As we celebrate Equilibrium’s 30th anniversary, we are proud to continue our commitment with a £30,000 grant fund to support impactful initiatives in our local community.
For 2025, we are focusing on education and employment initiatives that create a real, lasting impact for individuals aged 16 and over.
The Equilibrium Foundation grant is open to:
10 March
Applications are open
16 May
Applications deadline
June
Applications are reviewed
June
Applications are shortlisted by the panel
August
Winners are announced
Trustee
Colin, Founder of Equilibrium Financial Planning, believes it's important to give back, given the fortunate position we are in. He came up with the idea of creating the Equilibrium Foundation over a decade ago and has been committed to making people's lives better in our local community ever since.
Philanthropy Adviser
Andrew advises individuals and grant makers to maximise the impact of their charitable giving and philanthropy. His expertise includes getting started in giving, finding causes that align with your vision and involving your family in giving. Andrew lives in North Wales and is Vice-President of the National Library of Wales.
Charity Champion
Aleesha, Client Manager at Equilibrium Financial Planning has a passion for making a positive impact in the community. As the team leader of Equilibrium's Charity Champions, she has successfully organised numerous volunteer days and led fundraising initiatives for various charities.
Chair and Trustee of The Equilibrium Foundation
Sarah, Head of Culture, Chair and Trustee of The Equilibrium Foundation, understands the importance of giving back. As the founder of the Equilibrium Charity Champions, Sarah, along with a trusted group of dedicated Equilibrium volunteers has helped to facilitate hundreds of volunteer hours of Equilibrium team members' time to support numerous initiatives in our local community.
Client
After retiring from education, Eileen travelled with her husband before pursuing scuba diving and nature photography. Grateful for the opportunities of her post-war upbringing—excellent state education, free university, affordable housing and a good pension—she is committed to giving back, sharing her hard-earned wealth with family and those in need, both in the UK and abroad.
Client
During his 30-year career as a management consultancy director, Pip chaired the Manchester Strategic Board for Young Enterprise, mentoring young entrepreneurs. For the past 20 years, he has led and raised funding for Christian charities supporting disadvantaged youth, families and communities, building networks to unite organisations, trusts and authorities in pursuit of shared goals.
Addressing hygiene poverty, Bare Necessities is a toiletry bank that collects and distributes essential products to a network of charities.
The grant will support their Give a Smile and Give a Wash Day projects, providing toothbrushes, toothpaste and laundry detergents. These initiatives play a pivotal role in bolstering self-esteem and overall wellbeing for children and their families.
Dedicated to enriching disadvantaged children’s lives up to the age of eight, Bolton Toy Library facilitates interactive play, lending toys, books, and specialised resources. It serves as a nurturing space for vulnerable families, offering essential support services alongside play opportunities.
A Diversity Support Worker will be appointed using the grant, focusing on aiding non-native English-speaking families out of poverty.
Children Today provides grants, advice and guidance that allow children and young people (up to the age of 25) living with disabilities to access specialised equipment (including trikes, adapted buggies, powered wheelchairs, lightweight wheelchairs, bubble tubes, seating systems and tough beds).
With a mission to provide support to families with young children during challenging times, Home-Start has built a community network of trained volunteers and experts.
Their grant will provide targeted aid for local families facing poverty and debt. The funds will also sustain a part-time position dedicated to organising and distributing essential items.
This youth club empowers young people aged 6 – 18 through a range of weekly sessions in a secure environment.
Their grant will be channelled towards enhancing kitchen facilities used for healthy cooking classes. Notably, these improvements will focus on ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
This organisation tackles the pressing issue of safeguarding young people through educational workshops. Their GANG for LIFE? project addresses gang-related concerns among those aged 9-16.
The grant will allow them to expand the reach and frequency of these workshops.
Promoting healthy lifestyles and sports engagement, Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation leverages Rugby League as a medium for empowerment.
The grant will support the development of innovative programs across four targeted community hubs in Manchester, catering to those aged 7-18.
We are happy to assist you with any questions you may have about the application process. To get in touch with us, simply fill out the form below and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.
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