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Mind guidance: Coronavirus and work

29 Oct 2020 - 13:23 by michelle.foster

mind guidanceMind are aware that for many organisations coronavirus is creating a lot of uncertainty and this may be having an impact on your business and employees in a number of ways. Mind are here to support you.

Mind have put together some advice and support for you and your team to help manage your wellbeing during this ever-changing situation – from working at home to supporting team members with children. 

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Mental Health Foundation: Kindness Matters guide

29 Oct 2020 - 13:21 by michelle.foster

kindness matters guideKindness is choosing to do something that helps others or yourself, motivated by genuine warm feelings.  

Kindness, or doing good, often means putting other people’s needs before our own. It could be by giving up our seat on a bus to someone who might need it more, or offering to make a cup of tea for someone at work. 

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Trustees’ Week 2020

29 Oct 2020 - 12:14 by michelle.foster

trustees weekTrustees’ Week 2020 is taking place 2-6 November. It's an opportunity to highlight the excellent work of trustees, support boards to improve their governance, and encourage new people to consider trusteeship and volunteering opportunities.

During the week, NCVO will be running a variety of online activities:

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Workshops for Music Facilitators

29 Oct 2020 - 12:10 by michelle.foster

brighter soundBrighter Sound are hosting a series of online weekly workshops to support people working in the modern world of music facilitation.

Over six sessions the sessions will cover a range of topics, connected around the theme of health and wellbeing that respond to the current needs of music facilitators.

This is an opportunity to:

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Greater Manchester Tree Month

29 Oct 2020 - 12:07 by michelle.foster

gm tree monthCity of Trees celebrates Greater Manchester’s treasure trove of trees and woodlands and encourages people to learn more about their amazing benefits this November.

Greater Manchester Tree Month launches on 1 November. Each week will have a different topic from ‘trees and bees’ and celebrating pollinators, to highlighting green heroes and the best woodland walks in Greater Manchester.

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The ClassRoom

29 Oct 2020 - 12:04 by michelle.foster

the classroomJessica Wiehler, a local artist, is currently working on a project with Contact Theatre to curate a small, free book made up of anecdotes from people in Greater Manchester who have 'slipped through the net' of support or are financially compromised in the low-wage sector (not specifically related to Covid-19) based on the rise of in-work poverty.

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We’re participating in Purple Tuesday 3 November 2020

29 Oct 2020 - 11:15 by michelle.foster

Purple Tuesday 2020 ParticipantPurple Tuesday was created and is co-ordinated by Purple, a fast-growing disability organisation working with businesses to convert strategic intent into a set of achievable actions and activities.

Purple Tuesday is Purple’s flagship programme which supports businesses to improve the customer experience for disabled people.

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Free school meals during October half term funded by Manchester City Council

27 Oct 2020 - 15:56 by michelle.foster

manchester city councilFrom Monday 26 October to Friday 13 November families eligible for income-related free school meals will be able to claim a welfare support grant to help with food costs over the half term break from 26 to 30 October 2020.

You can apply for a cash grant of between £30 and £60 if you are in crisis or have an emergency that's out of your control.

To apply you must:

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Voice4Change England Covid-19 Partnership Fund

26 Oct 2020 - 14:36 by michelle.foster

voice4changeenglandThis fund is for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community groups and organisations, working to deliver Covid-19 services in England.

This grants programme is designed to help tackle the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities.

The grants programme has three sections:

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