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Round Tables Needed!

6 Nov 2014 - 11:53 by cheryl.mcalister

Does your community building, centre or church hall have a number of round tables you would be willing to lend to MERCI (Manchester Environmental Resource Centre Initiative)?

We have a series of workshops coming up in our building, Bridge 5 Mill, in Ancoats which require round ‘seminar style’ tables. We can go to a commercial event hire company but thought it might be an idea to ask community organisations first as we’d be able to give you a sizable donation towards the hire.

We’re looking to seat 60, so would need 10/11 4ft tables or 8 6/7ft tables.

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Capacity Building

Funding available from Manchester Metropolitan University to recruit a Graduate Intern

5 Nov 2014 - 11:22 by michelle.foster

Manchester Metropolitan University’s GradMatch provides funding for organisations to recruit 2014 graduates for 8-week internships.

This year’s GradMatch scheme enables graduates to gain paid work experience in a range of industries in the North West and will fund up to 100 paid internships. It provides organisations with £1,000 to put towards their intern’s salary, with organisations contributing an additional £1,000 to provide the graduate with National Minimum Wage for the full 8-week internship.

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Capacity Building
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Young People

Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Bullying Grant Launched in England

5 Nov 2014 - 11:20 by michelle.foster

Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with creative ideas to tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in England's schools and playgrounds are being encouraged to apply to the one-off £2 million fund.

Grants of between £100,000 and £750,000 are expected to be awarded for projects that are innovative, sustainable, of national significance, and support one, or more, of the following suggested areas:

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Capacity Building
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UpRising

5 Nov 2014 - 11:19 by michelle.foster

Over 9 months UpRising aims to empower and equip young people to become positive leaders in their communities. Including "behind the scenes" sessions with some of the UK’s most senior leaders.

They are matched with a coach and a mentor who supports them on a one to one basis throughout their time on the programme. UpRisers design and deliver a social action campaign on a local issue they're passionate about. The programme is cost-free to the participant and most sessions take place early evening to suit commitments.

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Young People

Parental Engagement Fund

5 Nov 2014 - 11:17 by michelle.foster

The £1 million Fund is looking to support the growth, increased effectiveness and measurement of impact of projects, led by not- for- profit organisations, aimed at improving children’s cognitive development through actively engaging parents in their children’s learning. It will be looking for projects primarily targeted at children from disadvantaged backgrounds aged between 2-6.

Funding for the projects will range from £50,000-£200,000 over a funding period of two to three years, with project delivery starting between April and September 2015.

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Children and Families

Social and Security Social-café and activities

4 Nov 2014 - 16:34 by michelle.foster

All activities take place at Birch Community Centre, Brighton Grove Rusholme, M14 5TJ and are free - donations welcome for refreshments.

Freshly brewed coffee and selection of teas are available.

7 November, 12.30pm-3.30pm - Café and crafts
21 November, 12.30pm-3.30pm - Café and crafts
28 November, 12.30pm-3.30pm - Café and soup-making workshops
5 November, 12.30pm-3.30pm - Café and crafts
12 December, 12.30pm-3.30pm - Café and crafts Christmas afternoon tea special
19 December, 12.30pm-3.30pm - Café and crafts Christmas afternoon tea special

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Health and Wellbeing

Social Value Act: review

31 Oct 2014 - 12:01 by michelle.foster

On 26 September 2014 the government announced a review of the Social Value Act. Lord Young, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Enterprise, is leading the review, supported by Chris White MP, Hazel Blears MP, the Federation of Small Businesses, and Michael O’Toole, chief executive of Mentor UK.

The review is looking at how the act is working and whether it would be beneficial to extend it. It also looks at how the act might be extended in a way that continues to support small businesses and voluntary, charity and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to bid for public contracts.

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Capacity Building

First World War: then and now grants available

31 Oct 2014 - 09:58 by michelle.foster

Explore the heritage of the First World War with grants of £3,000–£10,000. This programme has a short application form, and is suitable for everyone, including first-time applicants.

The First World War affected millions across the globe and shaped the world we live in. The Centenary is a chance to understand the war better, uncover its stories and explore what it means to us today.

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Capacity Building
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