Community Fund
The Community Fund is run by Parklife in collaboration with Manchester, Bury and Rochdale councils. Parklife feel strongly that the local community who are impacted by the events in Heaton Park, should benefit from the events.
Parklife is proud that since 2017, over £449,000 has been raised and distributed to community groups and projects around Heaton Park. Priority is given to groups and projects that utilise parks and open spaces and / or work with young people.
Parklife Community Fund 2025
The 2025 Parklife Community Fund total was £55,000, raised by guest list donations. The funding was distributed to community groups in the ward of Sedgley, Holyrood and St Mary’s (Bury), Higher Blackley and Crumpsall (Manchester) and South Middleton (Rochdale).
How To Apply
The 2025 Community Fund has now closed for applications. The 2026 fund total will be announced in September 2026 and information on how to apply will be available on this page.
Heaton Park Stakeholder Group Micro Funding Pot
In addition to the main Parklife Community Fund, Parklife also supports the Heaton Park Stakeholder Group Micro Fund. This provides grants of up to £500 to Heaton Park stakeholder groups.
Applications are assessed by the local council and Heaton Park team. Funding must be for additional activities, not business-as-usual and support the Park Service’s Key Strategic Priorities:
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Women & Girls’ Safety
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Climate Change
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Equality and Diversity
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Stakeholder groups wishing to apply to the Heaton Park Stakeholder Group Micro Fund should email heatonpark@manchester.gov.uk
If you have questions about the Parklife Community Fund please email communityfund@parklife.uk.com
Funded Projects
The Parklife Community Fund is delighted to have supported over 350 projects since 2017.
 Heaton Park Astronomy Club |  Heaton Park Woodland Management Group |  Bee Safe Taijutsu |
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 Rockfit |
Previously Funded Groups
For a full list of groups funded by Parklife, please visit the Community Fund Allocation page.
Parklife proudly supporting Prestwich Carnival
In 2026, Parklife is pleased to support Prestwich Carnival with in-kind support, helping to contribute to the delivery of this much-loved local event that brings the whole community together.