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Today We Are Angry, Tomorrow We Must Talk

12 Nov 2014 - 15:23 by Mike Wild

A lot of people in the local voluntary sector are going to be very angry today. They’re going to feel threatened, undervalued, rejected and hopeless. The Council’s budget proposals will make horrible reading for many people who’ve been working very hard for a long time to make a difference in the city. For some groups this will mean cuts to services and activities. For many it will mean many job losses – the sector is an employer too, after all. For some this may be the last straw and we may see the end of a number of organisations that have made a great contribution to the city.

Voluntary Youth Manchester Campaign to keep the Youth Fund

11 Nov 2014 - 15:51 by michelle.foster

Voluntary Youth Manchester (VYM) is running a campaign to retain the youth fund for the benefit of young people and the VCS organisations that work with them.

Write to your local Councillor
You will be aware that Manchester City Council is facing another round of massive cuts to its budget over the next two years, and that youth services in the city have already faced savage, disproportionate cuts since 2010-11, leaving funding for direct delivery at a mere 13% of what it was only 4 years ago.

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Funding available from Manchester Metropolitan University to recruit a Graduate Intern

5 Nov 2014 - 11:22 by michelle.foster

Manchester Metropolitan University’s GradMatch provides funding for organisations to recruit 2014 graduates for 8-week internships.

This year’s GradMatch scheme enables graduates to gain paid work experience in a range of industries in the North West and will fund up to 100 paid internships. It provides organisations with £1,000 to put towards their intern’s salary, with organisations contributing an additional £1,000 to provide the graduate with National Minimum Wage for the full 8-week internship.

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UpRising

5 Nov 2014 - 11:19 by michelle.foster

Over 9 months UpRising aims to empower and equip young people to become positive leaders in their communities. Including "behind the scenes" sessions with some of the UK’s most senior leaders.

They are matched with a coach and a mentor who supports them on a one to one basis throughout their time on the programme. UpRisers design and deliver a social action campaign on a local issue they're passionate about. The programme is cost-free to the participant and most sessions take place early evening to suit commitments.

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Autumn School Holiday activities for young Mancunians

10 Oct 2014 - 09:47 by michelle.foster

There really is allsorts for young Mancunians to do over the school holidays this Autumn – try a different activity to learn new skills or just develop those you’ve already got.

Whether you fancy yourself as a BMX pro, or just want to kick a ball about with friends, the wide range of activities should keep all age-groups busy – you can even get involved in a Circus Skills workshop!.

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Community on Solid Ground New Mentoring service launched for agencies

18 Sep 2014 - 11:32 by michelle.foster

Community on Solid Ground are offering mentoring and divisionary activities to meet the needs of young people across Manchester aged 11-25. This is provided by experienced youth and mentoring practitioners.

Young people will explore a range of issues, identify interests, experience divisionary and inspirational activities, maintain a personal portfolio, and be assessed to explore changes in attitude and behaviour.

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LandAid’s autumn 2014 application round is now open

12 Sep 2014 - 11:36 by michelle.foster

UK registered charities can apply for capital grant funding for building projects and/or for free professional property advice.

The building project can be anywhere in the UK, and can involve refurbishment, conversion, extension, new build and work to outdoor spaces. The spaces are to be used to provide support for children and/or young people up to 25 years old, who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantages.

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Consultation - Gangs, missing and runaways

22 Aug 2014 - 10:23 by michelle.foster

Catch22 and Missing People are working together to launch a major research project exploring the link between gang involvement and running away. They are currently running an online consultation for professionals working with young people in England. They hope to bring together experience of the situation on the ground, and expert opinion on how they can effectively support young people with these issues.

To take part in the survey, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/gangsrunaways

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