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GM Poverty Action: Beyond Poverty - a new report by GMPA; food poverty news; GM Living Wage and more

In the latest Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) newsletter GMPA launch their Beyond Poverty Report which shares the stories of people from across Greater Manchester who have recent or current first-hand experience of poverty. In this issue there are also some snippets of information about food poverty projects both National and local and provided a brief introduction to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s report on Universal Basic Income. The Living Wage has its usual regular column and details about forthcoming events are included, as usual, on the final page.

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Manchester – a City of the Young

I went to Young Manchester’s Welcome Event a couple of evenings ago held at HOME. It was a positive and celebratory event with performances by a number of young people including beat boxing, singing and dancing, as well as the usual heartfelt speeches, the best of which (sorry to other speakers) was one by Saeed Atcha, founder of the magazine Xplode (an invitee to the royal wedding!). He is definitely one to watch.

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Young People

Macc Policy Network Meeting

29 May, 2018 - 09:30 to 11:00

The Macc Policy Network is an opportunity for people involved in the voluntary sector across Manchester to learn from each other about what is happening in policy and strategy in the city. The more we share, the more effective we can be.

In this first network meeting, members of the Macc Policy and Influence Team will talk about the wide range of strategic discussions we are involved in and share our views on future directions and opportunities. There’ll be plenty of time for discussion and getting to know each other.

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Invitation to talk about housing with architecture students

"Care & Repair England aims to improve housing & related services so that older people can live independently in their own homes for as long as they choose.

Our special focus is on older people living in poor or unsuitable private housing
We work with, and not just for, older people
We innovate, develop, support and promote practical housing help eg with home repairs, adaptations, or advice about moving home

We seek to improve related policy and practice."

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Information on plans to commemorate the anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack

Manchester City Council is leading the city’s arrangements to mark the anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack on Tuesday 22 May 2018. We love Manchester Chairty

Those affected by those terrible events will want to mark the date in different ways, so the programme is varied and takes different forms, to make sure that people can feel connected to it.

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Civil society strategy: have your say

Have your say on how government can work with and for civil society to tackle challenges and unlock opportunities to build a stronger society now and in the future. Gov.uk

From supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society to the work of charities, community groups and businesses helping good causes, civil society is part of the fabric of our society.

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GM Poverty Action newsletter: Join the GM Food Poverty Alliance; HMRC on Wages; Furniture Poverty; Justice and legal costs

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.

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GM Poverty Action Newsletter: Good Employment Charter; Surplus or shared food?; Carers and care workers; IGAU; School meals and events

In the Greater Manchester poverty Action (GMPA) newsletter they report on the consultation for the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and what it should include. GMPA feature an article focusing of food, how we describe, use and waste it and can we change that for the better? There are also some shorter articles and information about a number of events taking place in Greater Manchester over the next few weeks that may be of interest.

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Ministry of Justice Consultation – Transforming the response to domestic abuse

This consultation seeks to address domestic abuse at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation. It references the connections and provisions of cross-sector agencies and departments and reinforces the Government’s aim to make domestic abuse everyone’s business. Ministry of Justice