Opportunities to green your community in Manchester
Do you live in Manchester? Would you like to make your neighbourhood greener, healthier and more attractive?
Trees and greenery are an excellent way to improve an area, adding seasonal colour and interest and brining nature to your doorstep. Red Rose Forest has been working with communities across Greater Manchester for over 10 years to do just this.
Through the Green Streets programme, Red Rose Forest is able to help communities in Manchester apply for funding and deliver greening projects from street trees, to green alleyways and living green walls.
There are many benefits that trees and greenery can bring including improving local air quality, reducing noise pollution, reducing local temperatures on hot days and reducing energy consumption in houses sheltered by trees; adding value to urban areas by making them more attractive and promoting a sense of local pride, promoting a sense of well-being and encouraging children to engage with the natural environment.
Manchester City Council offers funding to community groups and residents of Manchester through the Cash grant scheme. If you would like to green your neighbourhood Red Rose Forest can help you to apply for a CASH grant and assist with the practicalities of delivering your greening project.
Please contact Kevin Wigley, Green Streets Officer for more information on 0161 872 1660 or at
Opportunities outside Manchester
If you live outside the Manchester area please note that we unfortunately do not have any funding of our own to award for projects. If you have been able to secure funding and would like help to deliver the practicalities of your greening project please contact the Green Streets team on 0161 872 1660.
Find out more about Green Streets and the projects that we have helped to deliver.
