Charities, trusts & funders
Grants, charitable partnerships and sponsorship.
Partnerships · Collaboration · Shared purpose
Work With Us & Partnerships
We welcome proposals from organisations and individuals interested in working with our church. Partnerships can support restoration, education, community services or new initiatives, subject to mutually agreed terms and the church’s approval.
Propose a partnership01 · Our shared purpose
Why Partner With Us?
Debre Selam Kidist Selassie Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church serves a growing Christian community across Greater Manchester. Our work is rooted in Orthodox Christian worship and teaching. We also seek to preserve our church and heritage, support children and families, provide education and practical assistance, and contribute to the wider community.
We invite charities, funders, universities, businesses, professionals and community organisations to work with us on suitable projects. Support may include funding, research, training, volunteering, specialist advice or improvements to our historic building and community facilities. Every partnership must support our Christian mission and charitable purposes and be agreed through the church’s approval process.
Who Can Partner With Us?
We welcome collaboration with charities, community organisations, universities, research institutions, businesses, public authorities, funding bodies and professionals whose interests align with our Christian values and charitable objectives.
All partnership proposals are subject to review and approval by the church.
Businesses & contractors
Professional services, supplies and delivery.
Public institutions
Local authorities, health, education and public services.
Universities & researchers
Research, training, education and heritage expertise.
Community & faith groups
Joint programmes, outreach and shared initiatives.
Individuals & professionals
Skills, practical assistance, ideas and volunteering.
02 · Projects and needs
Projects Seeking Support
This page shows the projects our church has made available for funding enquiries or collaboration. You can read about each published project and contact us if you would like to help. We also list ideas we may develop in the future.
Ideas for future projects
The following are ideas we may explore with partners. They are not yet advertised as approved projects and may not have funding or agreed delivery plans.
St John’s Church Restoration & Heritage Conservation
Conservation, repairs, heritage skills and the phased reopening of our Grade II-listed church.
Sunday School & Youth Development
Learning, mentoring, faith formation and opportunities for young people.
Children & Family Support
Family wellbeing, safeguarding-informed activities and community support.
Education, Research & Training
Skills development, research, heritage education and professional learning.
Community Outreach & Social Support
Practical responses to local needs and work with voluntary and public-sector partners.
Cultural & Heritage Projects
Preserving Ethiopian Orthodox culture, traditions, history and community heritage.
03 · Working together
Ways to Partner
We welcome different kinds of expertise, resources and collaboration according to each project’s needs.
✓Charitable grants and project funding
✓Corporate sponsorship
✓Professional and technical advice
✓Joint education, research and training
✓Volunteering and mentoring
✓In-kind equipment and materials
✓Humanitarian and community programmes
✓Heritage conservation and building expertise
✓Joint project design and evaluation
04 · Community and heritage
Our Community Impact
Our church provides regular worship, faith learning and community participation across Greater Manchester. We are also custodians of the historic St John the Evangelist Church in Salford, which we are working to restore for future worship and community use.
1,000+Growing congregation
Grade IIListed historic church in our care
CommunitySunday School, young people and families
05 · Our priorities
Our Community Priorities
We are committed to strengthening Christian faith, education and community wellbeing across Greater Manchester. Our priorities include supporting children and families, developing opportunities for young people, providing humanitarian assistance, preserving our Orthodox heritage and improving facilities for worship and community activities.
We welcome organisations, funders and professionals who share these priorities and wish to explore meaningful partnerships with our church.
06 · Responsible stewardship
Governance & Accountability
Charitable oversight
The relevant church representatives and trustees or authorised decision-makers consider proposals, their purpose and their financial implications.
Safeguarding & risk
Proposed activities require proportionate checks for safety, safeguarding, potential conflicts, legal responsibilities and delivery risks.
Clear commitments
No proposal creates a grant award or contract. Responsibilities, funding and conditions must be agreed in writing after appropriate approval.
07 · Education and innovation
Research, Education & Innovation
We welcome dialogue with universities, researchers and training providers on community needs, Christian education, religious and cultural heritage, youth skills, social wellbeing, digital inclusion and evidence-informed services. Research would require agreed objectives, appropriate consent, ethical safeguards and church approval.
08 · Evidence and resources
Monitoring, Reporting & Resources
Approved collaborative projects should have clear objectives, agreed budgets and responsibilities, expected outcomes, safeguarding arrangements and proportionate progress reporting. We aim to document expenditure, results and lessons learned in line with partner and funder requirements.
Information for prospective funders
Partners can request available project briefs, relevant governance information and supporting documents through our proposal form. A downloadable funding prospectus is planned once project budgets and content have been verified and authorised for publication.
Submit a Partnership Proposal
Tell us who you represent, what you would like to do, the support or expertise you can offer, and any proposed costs, funding arrangements, conditions or timescales. Our church office can direct your enquiry to the appropriate department.
- Your name, organisation and contact details
- Proposed activity, partnership or project
- Expected contribution and mutual benefits
- Proposed terms, funding and timescale
- Any relevant supporting information
This dedicated proposal form does not require church membership. You will receive a reference for tracking.