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Greater Manchester charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost

17 Jan 2022 - 15:36 by michelle.foster

ecclesiasticalNine charities based in Greater Manchester have received a £1,000 Christmas gift thanks to Ecclesiastical Insurance.

The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 by members of the public as part of the specialist insurer’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

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Hobin's Community Fund – applications for White Moss neighbourhood area are now open

13 Jan 2022 - 13:34 by michelle.foster

northwards housingDo you have an idea that will bring long-term benefits to the north Manchester community?

Hobin’s Community Fund provides grant funding to groups and organisations to help them make a sustainable positive impact across north Manchester.

You don’t have to be a constituted group, charity or company to apply – as long as the work you’re planning is of lasting value to the people of north Manchester.

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Tackling loneliness with transport fund

13 Jan 2022 - 13:32 by michelle.foster

fundingPublic and charity sectors are invited to apply for grants of up to £500,000 to pilot projects that aim to reduce loneliness through transport schemes.

This project, funded by Her Majesty’s Treasury’s Shared Outcomes Fund and led by the Department for Transport (DfT), aims to develop the evidence base for how transport can help to alleviate loneliness.

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Women’s Voices 2022 – International Women’s Day

13 Jan 2022 - 13:27 by michelle.foster

media trustMedia Trust has announced the launch of their annual Women’s Voices event in celebration of International Women's Day. Media Trust are offering 30 charities that support, campaign and advocate for all women and girls, the opportunity to work with their own team of media and creative industry volunteers.

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This Is We Safety4Sisters migrant women writers’ anthology short film

13 Jan 2022 - 13:24 by michelle.foster

safety4sistersSafety4Sisters Northwest is a small feminist and anti-racist women’s group working to uphold the human rights of migrant women subject to gender-based violence and immigration control/no recourse to public funds.   

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Answer Cancer

13 Jan 2022 - 13:16 by michelle.foster

answer cancerAnswer Cancer is a Voluntary Sector partnership working to improve cancer awareness across Greater Manchester. It aims to increase cancer screening rates, especially within communities where take-up is currently low.

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Empower people to make more informed decisions about their health with free Better Information Programme training from buzz

13 Jan 2022 - 13:13 by michelle.foster

buzzbuzz Library and Knowledge Service is delivering free training sessions for health, social care, community and voluntary sector staff on misinformation and health literacy as part of their Better Information Programme. There are two sessions: Introduction to Misinformation and Health Literacy Awareness. Book your place to find out how you can empower people to make more informed decisions about their health through health information.

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Community cooks series

13 Jan 2022 - 11:59 by michelle.foster

starting platesLearn to cook delicious dishes from around the world with Starting Plates Cooks. Join for a free cookery class with all ingredients provided at Levenshulme Inspire or Sacred Hearts Sure Start Centre.

Classes at Levenshulme Inspire (747 Stockport Road, M19 3AR) are on Wednesdays, 12pm-1.30pm:

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