Affiliate Awards

#WeStandTogether is again running our Awards with £500, £1,000 and £2,500 amounts for affiliates in Greater Manchester to help organisations, groups, and communities that are focused on promoting social cohesion take their work further.

Apply for the #WeStandTogether Affiliate Awards through the form below. Before applying, please take a moment to read the guide below to understand the timeline, eligibility, and key steps.

If you not affiliated with #WeStandTogether yet, please affiliate here.

Guide

Eligibility

The Affiliate Awards are open to #WeStandTogether Affiliates in Greater Manchester

Deadline to Apply

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 22nd May 2023.

#WeStandTogether Conference including Award Presentations:

Wednesday 31st May 2023 18:00 to 21:00.

Book your place at https://WSTOSBAS23.eventbrite.co.uk

Awards Available

Up to £2,500 to the project with the greatest impact; up to £1,000 or £500 for up to 10 more.

Need Help?

Email support@westandtogether.org.uk for any queries regarding the affiliate awards.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Get Affiliated:

Establish a local #WeStandTogether group with at least 5 members, hopefully from diverse backgrounds. This can exist under the umbrella of your existing organisation.

Affiliate the Working Group/Committee/Project Group/ partnership to We Stand Together. This can be done here.

Step 2: Hold a #WeStandTogetherEvent

Run an activity, or series of activities, in person or on-line, bringing at least 25 people together from diverse backgrounds. These could be workshops, celebrations, dialogues or anything else that helps build understanding and respect.

This must be done in tandem with your We Stand Together affiliated Committee/Project/Working Group/ Partnership.

Step 3: Evaluate the Activity

Ensure that the activity is clearly evaluated to show evidence of increased understanding and respect.

Step 4: Fill out the form and submit your application

Complete a simple report on the activity, its outcomes, its cost, what particular cohesion issues you face in your neighbourhood and how it manifests itself and future plans.

This report should then be submitted via the affiliate award application form below.

Affiliate Award Application

Name

What is the name of your group/organisation or the names of those involved in this project?

Phone

What cohesion activity or activities did you run in the last year ? (300 words)

What were the key outcomes achieved? (150 words)

What costs did you incur and what are your costs for future events?

What particular cohesion issues do you face in your neighbourhood and how do they manifest? (150 words)

What are your future plans for events or other cohesion activities in the coming year? (300 words)

I confirm that I am / we are #westandtogether affiliate (s) and have established a #westandtogether group / organisation / partnership with at least 5 members from diverse backgrounds. I understand that my application will not be considered if I do not meet these conditions.

Thank you for your application. We will be in touch again soon.
All nominees are invited to our Conference & Awards Event on the evening of 31st May.