Apply for Change Maker Lab Mini Grants!

Hong Kong Cultural Community is thrilled to launch the Change Maker Lab Mini Grants, supported by the UK government and Regional Strategic Migration Partnership. These grants, ranging from £300 to £1000, aim to support creative, impactful projects that uplift and respond to the needs of Hongkongers in Greater Manchester.

What is Change Maker Lab?
Change Maker Lab aims to foster social innovation, and will convene regularly from January 2025, bringing together new and existing organisations to support BN(O) Hongkongers communities. Led by experienced leaders, these sessions will provide guidance on setting up community support projects, funding opportunities, best practices, and more—all to help groups make a lasting positive impact.

Application Deadline: 30 November 2024
Approved projects can begin immediately and should be completed by 31 May 2025.

Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:

• Charities, CICs, social enterprises, faith organisations (for initiatives not promoting religion)
• Limited companies (non-profit initiatives only)
• Constituted community groups with at least 3 members

Info Sessions (Register below by 17 November)
We invite you to join our upcoming info sessions to learn more about the mini grants and meet likeminded communities:

• 19/11 (Tuesday) 17:30-19:00 In-person @ Central Hall Manchester M1 1JQ
• 20/11 (Wednesday) 10:30-11:30 Online

You can register for the info session and download application forms at vms.hkcc.org.uk.

How to Apply (Application closes on 30 November)

1. Complete the application form and email it to [email protected] by 30 November 2024 (Saturday) 23:59.
2. Applications will be assessed by a panel from HKCC, RSMP, and VCSE groups, with decisions expected by December 2024.

Join us in making a difference!

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申請社創實驗室 (Change Maker Lab) 種子基金！
香港文化社區很高興推出社創實驗室 (Change Maker Lab) 種子基金。承蒙英國政府和 RSMP 的支持，我們的資助金額介乎 £300 至 £1000 之間，旨在支持創新和具影響力的項目，幫助大曼徹斯特的港人社群自強發展，回應社區需要。

甚麼是「社創實驗室」？
「社創實驗室」旨在推動社會創新 (Social Innovation)。從 2025 年 1 月起，將定期舉辦聚會，匯聚新成立及現有的組織，交流經驗並共同支持 BN(O) 港人社群。這些聚會將由具經驗的社區領袖帶領，為團體提供在建立社區支援項目、資助機會、營運模式等方面的指導，幫助團體創造持久的正面影響。

申請截止日期：2024 年 11 月 30 日
獲批項目可立即開始執行，並須於 2025 年 5 月 31 日前完成。

誰可以申請？
我們歡迎以下機構申請：

• 慈善機構、社會企業（CICs）、信仰組織（不可用於宗教推廣）
• 有限公司（限於非牟利企劃）
• 至少有 3 名成員的立案社區組織

資訊分享會（於11月17日前報名）
我們誠邀您參加即將舉行的資訊分享會，以進一步了解種子基金的詳情，並認識志同道合的朋友：

• 19/11（星期二）17:30-19:00 @ Central Hall Manchester M1 1JQ
• 20/11（星期三）10:30-11:30 線上

如何申請種子基金（11月30日截止）

1. 填寫申請表並於 2024 年 11 月 30 日（星期六）23:59 前電郵至 [email protected]。
2. 申請將由香港文化社、RSMP 和 VCSE 團體的評審小組進行評估，預計於 2024 年 12 月公布結果。

快啲報名加入我地成為Change Maker！
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Application Documents 申請文件:

Mini Grants Application Form (Updated 13.11.2024, please use this version)

Mini Grants Application Guidance