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The purpose of the James Thomas Blair Charity is to provide support to older people living in Manchester and Salford. The support may be of a financial, social or medical nature.
Who may apply?
Any registered charities or voluntary organisations providing assistance to older people who live within the 32 wards of Manchester or 20 wards of Salford.
What do James Thomas Blair Charity support?
Community organisations across England looking to improve spaces where people can connect and co-operate can now apply for grants of up to £50,000 from Space to Connect – our £1.6 million partnership with government. 
Small Grants Programme for events organised by and for young people focused around Inter Faith Week 10-17 November 2019 
The Trust will be awarding small grants up to £800.00 for organisations running events or projects connected with Inter Faith Week 2019
The Carer Innovations Fund aims to support accessible, carer-friendly communities and public services and also seeks to provide evidence on effective interventions to support carers. 
Following on from the Manchester BME and GM BME joint networks event, the Manchester BME are holding their AGM and Hidden Gems Awards – awarding BME groups, their staff and volunteers on 19 July, 14:30 - 17:00 at the St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Ardwick, M12 6FZ. 
The Our Manchester Voluntary Sector Programme Team have been undertaking a scenario planning process for the Targeted Fund priority 'Creating an age friendly city that promotes good health and well-being for people in mid and later life' with representatives from Manchester Health and Care Commissioning officers. 
Do you live in Bolton, Manchester and Salford areas and want to improve the quality of life for people with Multiple Sclerosis? Why not volunteer with the MS Society. 
Creative writing book – a huge success 
Nine people who attend The Shaw Centre were thrilled to have their book presented to them by The Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Abid Chohan on Thursday 20 June 2019 at the book launch. Local councillors Shaukat Ali, Shazia Butt and Naeem Hassan joined in the celebrations alongside 60 other people.
In 2020 People’s History Museum (PHM) will launch a year long programme of new exhibitions, events, learning activities and creative collaborations that will explore the theme of migration. 
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