Manchester City Council is offering grants of up to £400 to help community groups organise local events marking Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.
Community groups, organisations and residents across Manchester are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £400 to organise events marking Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.
The funding is being made available through Manchester City Council's ongoing partnership with the Royal British Legion, supporting neighbourhood activities that bring people together to remember those who have served in the Armed Forces.
This year's Remembrance Sunday falls on 8 November, followed by Armistice Day on 11 November.
The grants can support a wide range of community-led activities, including remembrance services, coffee mornings, poppy planting, craft workshops, fundraising events and commemorative displays.
Building on last year's success
The scheme follows a successful programme in 2025, when organisations across Manchester received funding to organise local remembrance activities.
Among those supported was Across Ummah CIC, which organised an Armistice Day event in Gorton, bringing residents from different backgrounds together through arts and crafts.
Participants created red poppies and reflected on shared values, peace and community unity.
Idowu Morafa, Director of Across Ummah CIC, said the event created a welcoming environment where residents could express themselves and recognise the values they share.
He said the activities encouraged people to focus on unity, peace and community cohesion rather than their differences.
Citywide commemorations
The community grants form part of Manchester City Council's three-year partnership agreement with the Royal British Legion.
The 2026 programme will combine major civic commemorations at the Cenotaph in St Peter's Square with smaller, community-led activities across the city.
The announcement also comes ahead of the official launch of the 2026 Poppy Appeal on 22 October.
Councillor Tracey Rawlins, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said Remembrance Sunday provides an important opportunity to recognise the sacrifices made by service personnel while acknowledging the continuing contributions of veterans and Armed Forces families.
She said last year's grant programme demonstrated how local organisations could create meaningful events that strengthen community pride.
Scott Pringle, Greater Manchester Poppy Appeal Manager, highlighted the importance of wearing a poppy as a symbol of remembrance and gratitude towards those serving in the Armed Forces.
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