Sector News

Macc: What Macc Stands For Statements

In September 2023, Macc launched our first What We Stand For policy statements. These new statements set out our stance on a range of issues that affect our city. However, these are more than just written statements. They are our commitment to sharing what we believe and collaborating with others to challenge the very real social issues facing our city. 

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Inclusive Language Guidance

The GM Equality Alliance (GM=EqAl) is a coalition of organisations and individuals drawn from a wide range of communities of experience across Greater Manchester.

Their Inclusive Language Guidance aims to help us all be respectful and consistent when talking about different themes, such as race and ethnicity, disability, sex and gender, and more.

Find out more and read the guides here 

New Report: Population Health in Greater Manchester – The Journey So Far by the King’s Fund

In a new report recently published, national think tank – the King’s Fund has praised Greater Manchester for its work on population health and the improvements it’s made to health outcomes. Calling Greater Manchester “the poster child for devolution” in England, it recognises the time, effort and resources put in place across our city-region to help people to live good lives, improve wellbeing and prevent illness.

Young Citizen Award 2025

The Greater Manchester High Sheriff Police Trust and Manchester United Foundation are looking for young people who have done something exceptional this year. This award is being made to celebrate kindness, thoughtfulness, bravery or actions that have made a difference to our communities. If you know someone aged between 11 years and 18 years who consistently acts selflessly within their local community, you are encouraged to nominate them for this award.

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SPARK – a free leadership development programme for Northerners aged 18-25

Applications are now open for SPARK which is looking to recruit 15 diverse individuals from the North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber who are passionate about making a difference in their community but might be unsure of where to start.

The free 10-month programme is structured into three phases: self, soul and society and will have blended content with a combination of in-person learning days and online masterclasses to allow for flexibility.

New guidance for VCSE organisations working with councils in financial difficulty

New guidance has been published to help smaller and local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations operating in local authority areas experiencing financial difficulties. Published by NAVCA and the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales (LBFEW), the guidance sets out the key stages of a section 114 notice (s114 notice) journey, detailing what VCSE organisations should expect and do to navigate each.

Are you looking for a simple festive fundraising idea?

Did you know 70% of shoppers will do their Christmas shopping online this year. And did you know this shopping can easily turn into funding for your organisation?

Everyone’s favourite Christmas gift retailers like eBay, Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, Currys, Etsy, M&S, Boots, Dunelm, Waterstones and Lakeland more will all donate money to your organisation when your supporters, volunteers, trustees and community shop with them.

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