DF Capital launches community foundation with Forever Manchester

DF Capital, the Manchester-based bank, has launched the DF Capital Foundation, a brand-new fund created in partnership with Forever Manchester, a charity dedicated to funding and supporting community activity across Greater Manchester.

The fund was announced internally at the bank’s ‘Mega Giveback’ event in July, where all 150 employees at DF Capital came together to celebrate giving back and to mark this exciting new chapter in the company’s charitable journey.

DF Capital has committed £50,000 to the community fund in its first year, which will be used to continue supporting its long-standing charity partners while also extending support to new grassroots community groups across Greater Manchester.

The first application window is open now and will close on 11 September 2025. Community groups should visit https://forevermanchester.com/fund/df-capital-foundation/ to find out more and apply. The second window will open early 2026.

The bank’s newly formed Communities Committee will vote on which initiatives to support and how much funding to allocate.

“The DF Capital Foundation takes our community commitment to another level, supporting an even broader range of grassroots projects over and above what we already do today.

“We’re proud to partner with Forever Manchester to ensure our grants reach areas, projects and groups that can make a big difference to the lives of many across Greater Manchester. We are proud to be a bank headquartered in this great city and are therefore eager to make a lasting impact where it really matters most.”

Nick Massey CBE, Chief Executive at Forever Manchester, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome DF Capital as a new partner. Their commitment to supporting local communities through The DF Capital Foundation is an incredible step forward, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact this funding will have across Greater Manchester.”