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I don’t think any of us is expecting life to get any easier in 2016! There are many so forces acting upon us as a sector at the moment which can make it feel like our agenda is being reduced to a fight for survival – and yet there are opportunities ahead. The difficulty will be in getting ourselves organised as a sector to be able to take them up. We need to increase collaboration and that takes an investment of time, energy and creativity which are rare commodities when you’re working flat out simply to keep the doors open. Here are some thoughts on what lies ahead in 2016…
I'm being a bit cheeky calling this one a blog as 99.99% of this page is not by me at all. However, this is a good place to share it.
Below is a talk given by an American activist and fundraiser called Dan Pallotta. He brilliantly sums up some of the attitudes which distort the way the charity sector functions. I heartily agree with a lot of what he says - it's well worth watching.
Natalie Lek, a full time student at Salford University studying law, is organising two sit down meals in the community for the elderly and vulnerable one is in Cheadle Hulme for 20 people on the 14 December at 5.30pm and the other meal is at the Alliance Inn in Harpurhey at 12.30pm, both meals are completely free and transport can be provided if required.
The Northern Power Women awards celebrate and showcase role models who take positive steps towards transforming business culture in the north of England to benefit the talent of the future.
These are the only awards that celebrate the amazing women and men working towards creating gender balance in organisations and passionately supporting gender equality in the north.
Are you a not for profit organisation?
A school / college / FE Establishment?
Do you operate a minibus for your community / students / clients or want to know what this involves?
If you answered yes to any of these, then minibus operation training can help you to start building an understanding of your responsibilities.
The Shiva Trust Charity Based in Burnley are selling the beautiful Pavarti Mobile Catering Van due to their homeless project coming to an end and they are looking to sell this fully equipped van to another homeless charity or private buyer who would like to work within the catering Industry. 
Van: Mercedes EURO 5 Sprinter 313 CDI Diesel engine, Mobile Cater
Price: £28,000
Wrap up warm, brave the autumn chill and stay safe at dazzling firework displays and bonfires across the city. Manchester City Council have organised fireworks displays and bonfires in Manchester with free entry to all bonfire events.
Debdale Park
Friday 30 October
Funfair: 5.30pm-9.30pm
Bonfire: 7.30pm, followed by fireworks
Brookdale Park
Saturday 31 October
Funfair: 5pm-9.30pm
Firework display: 7.30pm
The Tree of Life Centre Wythenshawe are looking for new members to join their Trustee Board. This is an opportunity to contribute to the direction and strategic development of a vibrant charity that is proud of meeting the needs of its community by striving to minimise deprivation and inequality through the various services that they offer.
The Trustee Open Day is taking place on:
Thursday 19 November 2015, 6pm-7.30pm at Greenbrow Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 2UE
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