The Birdhouse Fund was set up by women for other local women who are struggling to achieve their potential. The fund aims to help disadvantaged women across Greater Manchester make a new start - be it through training, skills development or community projects.

Facing obstacles such as violent relationships, a lack of qualitfications or coming from a deprived background, these women may only need a little financial support to enable them to set out on their journey to success.

The Birdhouse Fund can help individuals with grants of up to £500 and all they have to do is demonstrate how this small amount will help them make a difference to their lives.

The fund is administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester who are a local grant-maker with 17 years of experience in reaching the hard to reach.

If you want to be part of the Birdhouse Fund and contribute to raising funds for this exciting initiative you can:

Host your own fundraising event  - Sign up for a Direct Debit - Make a one off donation

We are hosting the BIG CAKE SALE on 4 OCTOBER 2008 as part of the Manchester Food & Drink Festival. All proceeds go directly to the Birdhouse Fund.

Calling all beautiful cake bakers to have a cake sale in your workplace and donate the funds raised here on this page!

To find out more, please go to www.birdhousefund.org.