We’ve been blown away by the incredible local groups who applied to the Hobin’s Community Fund—from dance troupes and football teams to community gardens, martial arts classes, and mum-and-baby support groups.
Each one is doing amazing work to bring people together, improve lives, and make North Manchester a better place to live.
Now it’s time to have your say!
We’ve put together short videos from each of the shortlisted projects—and we want YOU to help decide who receives a share of the funding.
How to vote:
👉 Visit our Facebook page
👉 Watch the videos
👉 Like, comment, and share your favourites
Every like, share and comment counts as a vote, so show some love for the projects that mean the most to you. Voting is open until Friday 12 July – so don’t wait!
Let’s celebrate community spirit and support the people making a real difference. Get voting, and spread the word!
This year's finalists
Taijutsu Starter Kits
Bee-Safe Manchester CIC
Bee-Safe offers martial arts training with a focus on family wellbeing. With Hobin’s funding, they’ll provide ten free starter kits for children from low-income families—helping more young people build confidence and learn self-protection.
Speak Up: English for Young Voices
Igreja Evangelica Pentecostal a Pedra de Sião
This project offers free, friendly English lessons for Portuguese-speaking children in Manchester. It helps young migrants gain confidence, make friends, and settle into life in the UK.
Rugby for the Community
Blackley Rangers RUFC
Blackley Rangers is a growing grassroots rugby club bringing over 70 local children together every week. With Hobin’s support, they’ll expand their fun, family-focused sessions and train the next generation of volunteers.
Adventures in the Wild
Rock Paper Write CIC
Adventures in the Wild blends nature and creativity—giving children the chance to explore outdoors, learn bushcraft, and express themselves through writing and art. It’s all about sparking imagination and confidence.
Growing Vegetables and Potatoes in the Garden
Kentmere Court
Residents of Kentmere Court are creating a shared garden space to grow food, stay active, and connect with neighbours. Raised beds and accessible design mean everyone can get involved and learn together.
Walikale Together Foundation
Walikale Together offers home support, healthy living advice, and creative monthly meetups for vulnerable people. It’s a warm, practical project that builds wellbeing and community connections.
Mindful Mums - Mindfulness and Wellbeing
Mindful Mums supports women through pregnancy and early motherhood with art, nature walks, meditation, and peer connection. It’s a safe, welcoming space run by and for local mums.
North Manchester Athletic FC
This under-15s football club gives young people from diverse backgrounds a fun, active environment to build skills, confidence, and friendships—while promoting health and teamwork.
Inspirations Dancetroupe
Inspirations Dancetroupe brings joy, discipline, and friendship to children in Newton Heath. They’re raising funds to fix their minibus and get back to doing what they love—dancing and competing as a team.
