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Published 30 May 2013
Details: Authors, Cooper, Niall & Dumpleton, Sarah
ISBN: 978-1-78077-334-6
Publisher: Oxfam GB & Church Action on Poverty
Type: Research report
The Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) Campaigner Awards recognise the outstanding contribution that a new generation of campaigners are making towards achieving social, environmental and economic justice here in the UK and abroad.
HM Government have issued a progress report on the growth of the social investment market so far. The report states that there are 13 Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) on-going in 2013 and that Big Society Capital has invested a total of £56 million.
Connect to Support, is Manchester’s new online Social Care marketplace and Manchester City Council are encouraging all providers to take advantage of this new and exciting way to market and transact their products and services.
Manchester City Council have collaborated with a number of other local authorities to provide Connect to Support - a web-based platform for a diverse, competitive, regional social care marketplace, where people can find products, services and activities to meet their needs.
Interested in finding out more about co-operatives and social enterprises in Greater Manchester?
Want to attend visits, but need your travel costs paid?
Co-operatives2020 are offering a series of FREE visits in Greater Manchester to celebrate Co-operatives Fortnight! Find out more about co-operative and enterprising ways of working in diverse sectors – including the arts, food, environment, retail and workspaces. Be inspired by positive, practical solutions, gain knowledge, meet the hosts and show your support for the local economy!
Join in supporting Manchester Veg People's CrowdFunding Campaign
8 June-20 July
Manchester Veg People is a co-operative of local organic growers and restaurants working together to provide fresh, seasonal food of the highest possible quality. In their first year they sold fresh local produce with a value of £22,000 despite not having their own vehicle and premises. Imagine what they could do this year and in future years with your help.
Please find details of a fully funded opportunity for young people.
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For further details please contact Dave Turton on:
Website: www.templegatetraining.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Brook Manchester have been successful in securing funds to deliver free HIV resource training in Manchester. The training is designed for existing and experienced staff who work directly with young people. The resources are designed to fit into various subjects in Science, Citizenship, English and Media at Key Stages 3 and 4.
The Manchester Youth Council is running a campaign to change people's negative perception of Young People.
To promote this campaign and get young people involved they have decided to run a competition to promote their campaign, and have designed a poster to promote it.
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