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Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank Foundation - Spirit of the Community Awards

16 Jan 2015 - 11:17 by michelle.foster

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have a strong tradition of supporting the communities in which we operate and in which our employees live and work. We recognise that we can contribute both economically and socially to society – by helping people to have a healthy relationship with money, investing to build communities and taking steps today that positively impact our future.

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Courses and classes at The Edge

16 Jan 2015 - 11:16 by michelle.foster

Based in a former Sunday school in Chorlton South Manchester, The Edge is a little theatre with big aspirations. Launched in 2011 with award winning actors Julie Hesmondhalgh and Mark Rylance as its Patrons, the 70 seat venue is both a receiving and a producing house, with a particular interest in theatre for children, musical theatre and new writing.

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Dementia Friendly New Moston prepares for a busy 2015

14 Jan 2015 - 11:40 by michelle.foster

The Big Lottery funded Dementia Friendly New Moston campaign is gearing up to deliver much needed information and support sessions for people living with dementia, their carers, businesses and groups in the area and the team is waiting for your call.

Many people with dementia report feeling trapped in their own homes and let down by their communities, with just one in three getting out once a week and one in ten only once a month.

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Dementia Friendly Hulme prepares for a busy 2015

14 Jan 2015 - 11:40 by michelle.foster

The Big Lottery funded Dementia Friendly Hulme campaign is gearing up to deliver much needed information and support sessions for people living with dementia, their carers, businesses and groups in the area and the team is waiting for your call.

A Project Steering Group will be recruited to meet quarterly, attracting members from local businesses, service organisations, carers and people living with dementia to guide this programme.

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Radio Training for the Over 60's

13 Jan 2015 - 10:16 by cheryl.mcalister

In January and February, ALLFM is running a radio training project for people over 60. The project will train older people in radio production & broadcast, leading a live show. The training will culminate in a live 1 hour broadcast on ALL FM 96.9 by the participants. And it’s free.

A show for older people by older people

Additionally ALLFM will offer all the participants the opportunity to become volunteers at ALL FM with the aim of them hosting a regular show aimed at older people in the community.

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Royal Brewery fund – apply by 23 Jan 2015

12 Jan 2015 - 15:25 by michelle.foster

The Royal Brewery Fund’s priority is to encourage and support grass-root community activity. This means small, community-based and locally controlled groups that manage themselves, encourage active participation from volunteers, and have minimal cash reserves and limited access to funding support.

The fund does not support larger, more sophisticated organisations that have a track record of attracting funding, particularly when such groups have an income of more than £150,000 a year.

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Equity Foundation Grants – apply by 22 Jan 2015

9 Jan 2015 - 09:39 by michelle.foster

The Equity Foundation grants exist to ensure that grassroots community groups are able to access the resources they need to deliver in their communities.

There are currently three funding streams:

Equity Green Shoots Fund up to £2,500 - for projects with a clear focus on supporting people in to work and promoting financial inclusion.

Equity Healthy Communities Fund up to £2,500 - grants to support projects and groups whose primary aim is to improve or promote healthy living.

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ACAS free guidance, forms and templates

9 Jan 2015 - 09:38 by michelle.foster

Acas provides free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law. Acas support good relationships between employers and employees which underpin business. Acas have free tools, resources and e-learning courses to help you start your year with confidence

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Free Organisational Development Support from Know+Do

9 Jan 2015 - 09:36 by michelle.foster

Know+Do has been selected as one of the few approved agencies who can now offer free organisational development coaching and training in the Greater Manchester area.

This offer is relevant to you if you want to grow your organisation by creating additional jobs or need support to safeguard your current workforce in an ever changing world.

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