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.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and shaping the future of Greater Manchester?
Do you want to build your confidence, broaden your civic leadership skills and step into roles where you can influence real change?
Leading for Legacy is a fully funded civic and social leadership programme created for people from diverse backgrounds including Global Majority communities across Greater Manchester, who are ready to lead with purpose and create lasting impact.
Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Greater Manchester are invited to take part in Exercise Critical Flow — a multi agency exercise bringing together responders and community organisations to strengthen how we work together during pressurised and prolonged incidents.
The exercise will take place on Saturday 28th March between 10am-3pm at The British Red Cross Training Centre, Bradbury House, 4 Ohio Ave, Salford M50 2GT.
More than 200 amazing community-led events are happening across Greater Manchester for two weeks, from 9-23 March.
Events are popping up in neighbourhoods, in Live Well centres and spaces, community hubs, high streets, parks and online, right across all 10 boroughs.
The festival will showcase the growing and thriving Live Well movement, and the people and places that strengthen communities with everyday support across the region.
If you have…
Gaddum would love for you to share your experiences and recommendations!
Remuneration: Gaddum are giving people a £25 voucher as a thank you. Please note that vouchers are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Protection Approaches are delivering Active Bystander training, designed to help participants safely address identity based harms in their community, school or workplace, using real-world scenarios to build confidence in implementing Active Bystandership in everyday life.
Limited to 20 places, sessions will take place on:
Register for one of the sessions by emailing marcusbowen@vcsep.org.uk
As the days grow lighter across Manchester, it’s the perfect opportunity to pause, breathe, and reset.
Manchester Mind are dedicating this month to Mindful March — a gentle reminder that even small moments of awareness can make a big difference to our wellbeing.
Manchester has been awarded £80 million from the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme. This major ten‑year investment focuses on improving neighbourhoods by funding the things that matter most to local people.
The programme is built around local leadership, local priorities and local voices.
Four areas in Manchester will each receive up to £20 million over ten years:
Taking place on 13th June at The Sheridan, Miles Platting, the Carers Celebration Evening offers unpaid carers a chance to enjoy a three-course meal and live entertainment, in recognition of their vital contribution within our communities. Representatives from Manchester City Council will be in attendance to present certificates of appreciation.
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Panel are proud to share this toolkit, which has been developed in collaboration with communities and leaders in Greater Manchester.
It follows requests from faith communities for guidance and information that might help them better support new arrivals in their neighbourhoods to settle and live well. It provides ideas, tips and links to relevant resources under the following themes: