Wythenshawe residents are set to benefit from community funds generated through another incredible year of live music at Wythenshawe Park.
Manchester City Council established the Live from Wythenshawe Park Community fund three years ago to ensure that local communities don’t miss out when major music events take place in their neighbourhoods.
The community fund, which has grown year on year, comprises of proceeds raised from concerts in the park and this year a total of, £21000 will be distributed to local organisations and charities.
Previous beneficiaries of community fund grants include a vital contribution of £6,000 towards a new vehicle for The Biddeford Centre a community project and foodbank which supports individuals and families struggling with the cost of living, and the Friends of Wythenshawe Park who, thanks to the community fund, have been able to restore a much-loved story telling bench – a beautiful wooden sculpture that has been in the park for years, as well as upgrading way finder posts to make exploring the park easier and more enjoyable for families, walkers and adventurers of all ages.
Community funds have also helped to tell the story of the restoration of the fire damaged Wythenshawe Hall following the arson attack in 2016 teaching a generation of school children about the historic Hall and its importance in the park. And financial support also helped to facilitate a Remembrance Service organised by the Royal British Legion branch in Northenden.
Next year the funding pot is expected to grow even more as Wythenshawe Park celebrates its centenary year, marking 100 years since Wythenshawe Park came into the ownership of Manchester City Council.
Over two weekends in August, Wythenshawe Park will play host to spectacular live entertainment from world-class artists including; Lewis Capaldi, Pulp, the Prodigy, The Cure and The Courteeners from the team behind Live from Wythenshawe Park – a Live Nation collaboration with The Warehouse Project and SJM concerts.
Live from Wythenshawe Park have held a limited number of tickets back for all 2026 shows, which will be made available to those living in close proximity to the park. Those who think they might be eligible can register for news on these residents tickets here: Live From Wythenshawe Park residents
Applications for community funding opened on Monday 12 January giving local organisations and charities the opportunity to apply for funds directly with priority given to projects that benefit parks, green spaces as well as for events and initiatives that benefit local people and are environmentally sustainable -deadline for applications is Friday 6 February. These will be managed through the Neighbourhood Investment Fund process and will be restricted to activities within the Brookland, Baguley and Northenden wards with successful organisations receiving grants by end of February 2026.
