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Applications for UpRising Programmes 2020/21 are now open

17 Sep 2020 - 15:12 by michelle.foster

uprisingUpRising was set-up to address systemic underrepresentation in positions of leadership in communities and work. Since then, they’ve supported young people in communities across the country. They believe that young people are uniquely placed to change the world – youth leadership can tackle pressing social challenges and encourage positive social change.

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GM Poverty Action Newsletter 16 September 2020

17 Sep 2020 - 15:09 by michelle.foster

gmpaIn the latest newsletter GM Poverty Action look at what Greater Manchester can learn from devolved approaches to social security. Focusing on the causes of poverty, GMPA are supporting both the End Child Poverty Campaign’s call for an ambitious child poverty strategy and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Keep the Lifeline campaign.

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Green Recovery Challenge Fund

14 Sep 2020 - 14:17 by michelle.foster

heritage fundGrants from £50,000 to £5m are now available to kick-start the nation’s green recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is open to environmental charities and partnerships that include at least one environmental charity, with projects in England that are ready to start.

All projects must contribute to at least one of the following themes:

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No Going Back: A New Report from Macc on Manchester's Voluntary Sector Response to the Covid-19 Crisis

11 Sep 2020 - 09:00 by helen.walker


No Going Back, Macc's latest report brings together the experiences of 22 local voluntary sector leaders who shine a light on the critical role that the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has played during the response to the Covid-19 crisis. As well as reflecting on the lessons learned during the crisis, the leaders make the case for change going forward and highlight the unique opportunity society has to make things better in the future. Articles cover a diverse range of issues including: mental health; disability; community radio; funding; community centres; racism; sexual abuse; domestic violence; prisoners; commissioning; partnership; youth support; LGBT; and advice.

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AB Charitable Trust – deadline 31 October 2020

10 Sep 2020 - 15:14 by michelle.foster

ab charitable trustUK-registered charities that work towards combating abuse and violations of human rights can apply for grants of up to £20,000. Applications are particularly welcomed from charities working to support migrants, refugees and asylum seekers; criminal justice and penal reform; human rights and access to justice.

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LGBT+ Futures: National Emergencies Trust Fund

10 Sep 2020 - 15:10 by michelle.foster

lgbt+ futures grants programmeA new £350,000 grants programme to support UK based LGBT+ non-profit groups, organisations and projects most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organisations applying must have Objects in their constitution specifically outlining their support of LGBT+ communities and/or be clear in their public facing materials (e.g.

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