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Many people have great ideas to make better places and spaces in Manchester but they don’t always know how to find the help and funding they need to get things done.
Equally, there are lots of businesses, organisations and people that want to offer practical support or make donations but they cannot always find the right projects.
Crowd funding can help make ideas happen. Basically, crowd funding is raising donations and support online, using a specialist web site.
The Commission on Civil Society and Democratic Engagement have published their third report, setting out the first evidence of the impact of the Lobbying Act on charities and campaign groups.
The report draws evidence from 50 charities, faith and campaign groups across the UK representing a wide range of issues.
The commission are concerned by the findings:
Even before the regulated period started, the Lobbying Act has been limiting charities and campaign groups from speaking out on important issues ahead of the general election.
This is a press release from the National Coalition for Independent Action (NCIA)
A new blog by Nigel Rose, Macc's Strategic Lead on Commissioning, explores the role of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Manchester's flagship integration programme, "Living Longer, Living Better". Read it here.
Manchester Day: Game On! will celebrate leisure, play and Manchester's place in a global gaming world - Sunday 14 June will be playtime in the city.
From contemporary games technology to traditional street games, let's make our city a colourful playground of music, outdoor theatre and procession.
Want to do something that would make a difference in and around the East Manchester area, got a great idea and people who could help, want to set up a resident group, local project or activity?
The Greater Manchester Poverty Monitor measures levels of poverty across the city region and tells what life is like for residents living below the poverty line. It includes a set of interactive charts and maps and is accompanied by a report detailing experiences of poverty from the perspectives of those affected by it.
The Woodward Charitable Trust Grants are provided by the Woodward Charitable Trust and administered by the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts.
The scheme is intended to support small scale organisations that provide children's summer playschemes.
The Woodward Charitable Trust award Children's summer playscheme grants of between £500-£1,000.
Charities that apply should have an annual income under £100,000.
Forever Manchester are pleased to announce that the adjoining neighbourhoods of Moston and Harpurhey are one of Fourteen communities across the UK that have been selected to receive a minimum of £200,000 funding over three years to increase community participation and improve wellbeing.
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