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The Co-op Local Community Fund gives money to local causes, helping to bring people together and make a difference. Co-op is looking for causes that need funding, particularly projects run by small, local organisations that make a real difference in their community.

Qualifying projects will meet the Co-op’s values and take place or will still be running after October 2019.

Want to increase your skills, confidence and knowledge, gain work experience and meet new people?

Local advice organisations: Centre Point, Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, Manchester Refugee Support Network, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit and Manchester Mind need Receptionists, Interpreters, Advisors, Immigration Assistants, Advice Support Workers and Training and Recruitment Assistants.

Find out more: 
• 10 April 2.30pm
• 17 April 2.30pm
• 26 April 2.30pm
At Manchester Methodist Hall, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, M1 1JQ

In the latest Greater Manchester Poverty Action’s (GMPA) newsletter they invite you to the launch of the Greater Manchester Food Poverty Alliance.

Furniture Poverty is in the spotlight with the first meeting of GM furniture poverty charities in April and GMPA focuses on the lack of legal aid for those on low incomes. 

2018 marks the 100-year anniversary of the Representation of the People Act 1918, when women were given the vote for the first time. Throughout 2018, Manchester, the birthplace of women’s suffrage, is marking this huge milestone for women’s equality with an exciting programme of events and activities taking place across Manchester and involving all of the city’s diverse communities.