Community Stars is one of the ways we give back to the local community. Through donations, we support non-profit organisations and charities across Greater Manchester and Cheshire that are making a difference in their communities.

Whether you know of a local initiative, or you are apart of one yourself, Community Stars is here to celebrate the organisations that help our communities thrive, because together, we’re greater.

Term and Conditions

1. Applications will only be accepted from local not-for-profit organisations, including charities, community groups, school projects, welfare organisations and youth and sports groups.
2. Entries will only be accepted from organisations and groups based in, or for the benefit of, people in the following postcode areas: BL, CH, CW, M, OL, SK, WA or WN
3. We cannot consider applications supporting political activities, promotion of religious causes, activities that benefit animals or commercial enterprises.
4. Funds will be shared throughout 2026 and draw dates will be announced via social media and email. Applications can be submitted until 26^th October 2026.
5. Applications will be accepted throughout the year. However, successful applications can only receive the fund once throughout the year.
6. The Society may do appropriate checks to confirm the identity of the applicant(s) and organisation and may disqualify any organisation that is deemed to have submitted an untruthful application.
7. In applying, you give consent for Vernon Building Society to refer to your organisation on social media and publicity material.
8. Where possible, successful applicants will be required to provide a high-resolution logo in png format.
9. In some circumstances, a group may be asked to provide further information.
10. All applications are reviewed by the VBS Colleague Panel, who score the applications. Successful applicants with be contacted via email. Unfortunately, reasons cannot be given for unsuccessful applications.
11. Submitting your application constitutes the acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
12. There is no alternative to the fund available and it will be donated at the discretion of the Society.
13. No purchase necessary.
14. All applications will be verified by Vernon Building Society. In the event of a tie, a decision will be made by the Society. Vernon Building Society’s decision is final.