Create, Develop or Improve a Community Green Space in Rochdale
Have an idea for creating, developing or improving a green space in Rochdale?
Whether you’re part of a community group, voluntary organisation, or you’re a resident with an ambition to make your local green space better for people and nature, support is available to help you get started.
The Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund (GSF) provides funding to help local communities develop, improve and maintain green spaces across Greater Manchester. As of June 2026, 122 projects have received funding across the city region, with grants ranging from £2,000 to £40,000.
While funding is only available at certain times of the year, support is available all year round to help you shape your ideas, build partnerships and develop strong project plans.
Meet Lizzie, Your Local Green Space Advisor
Each local authority area in Greater Manchester has a dedicated Green Space Advisor.
Lizzie is Groundwork’s dedicated Green Spaces Fund Advisor for Rochdale and is here to support residents, community groups and organisations at every stage of their green space journey.
As your first point of contact, Lizzie can help you:
- Develop ideas for local green space improvements
- Identify and evidence community needs and opportunities
- Explore project options and next steps
- Connect with relevant partners and local networks
- Strengthen funding applications
- Access practical advice and specialist expertise
- Share insights from successful Green Spaces Fund projects across Rochdale
Why Get Support?
Whether your idea is still in its early stages or you’re preparing an application for funding, getting in touch early can help ensure your project has the best chance of success.
Lizzie is on hand to provide guidance, sense check and signpost to specialists who will help turn your ideas into reality.
By working with Lizzie, you’ll benefit from support tailored to your project, alongside access to expertise from Green Spaces Fund partners including City of Trees, RHS, Sow the City and Lancashire Wildlife Trust.
Who Can Access Support?
Support is available to:
- Community groups
- Voluntary and charitable organisations
- Friends of parks groups
- Resident associations
- Schools and community organisations
- Rochdale residents with ideas for improving local green spaces
Ready to Get Started?
If you have an idea for making a green space in Rochdale greener, more welcoming or better for wildlife and communities, we’d love to hear from you!
Don’t hesitate to get in touch, whatever stage your project idea is at.
Get in touch with Lizzie to discuss your project and find out what support is available by filling out our enquiry form below.
Alternatively, you can contact Lizzie by emailing lizzie.meade@groundwork.org.uk, or call 07483 384284