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All Sector News

North, Central and South Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups and Macc are seeking to appoint an organisation to carry out the evaluation of a Grant Programme to reduce social isolation and loneliness

8 Oct 2013 - 13:46 by michelle.foster

A total of £550,000 has been set aside by South, Central and North Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to provide grants to Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations (VCSOs) to reduce the isolation and loneliness of older people (50+).

The Grant Programme is administered by Macc, the main infrastructure organisation for VCSOs in Manchester. The Grant Programme is governed by a Programme Board made up of representatives from CCGs and other stakeholders.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Funding

Grow Your Tenner Starts 15 October

4 Oct 2013 - 11:50 by michelle.foster

Localgiving.com is giving away £500,000 as Grow Your Tenner returns for another year of match funding.

On 15 October 2013 at precisely 10.00 am, Localgiving.com will double all donations up to £10 that are made to local charities and community groups registered on its website. Any voluntary and community group in England that has signed up to receive online donations on Localgiving.com may participate.

All donations up to £10 will be doubled which means that £10 becomes £20 or £22.50 with Gift Aid. Monthly donations can be doubled up to £10 a month for six months.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding

Manchester BME Network Learning Circles

4 Oct 2013 - 11:48 by michelle.foster

Following on from last year’s success, the Manchester BME Network is delighted to invite you to participate in their exciting new Learning Circles.

Learning Circles are all about peer learning; sharing experiences and finding solutions to your problems.

These sessions are free (funded by Awards for All) but places are limited.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities

Albert Kennedy Trust drop in: Working with young LGBT people at risk of homelessness or otherwise living in a hostile environment

2 Oct 2013 - 15:32 by michelle.foster

Come along to the offices of the Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT) to learn about the particular challenges faced by young LGBT people. Find out about the work the Albert Kennedy Trust is doing to support young LGBT people in crisis through their advice service, mentoring scheme, supported lodgings and safe house. Understand how your agency can make referrals to AKT.

The drop ins are free and will take place on:
Monday 7 October 2013, 2pm
Thursday 7 November 2013, 2.30pm
Friday 6 December 2013, 11.30am

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
LGBTQIA+
Young People

Members needed for Audit and Accounts Committee and Human Resources Governance Panel

2 Oct 2013 - 11:48 by michelle.foster

The Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd, is looking for independent members for the Audit and Accounts Committee and Human Resources Governance Panel.

The Audit and Accounts Committee meets at least four times a year to scrutinise the Commissioner’s and GMP’s finances.

The Human Resources Governance Panel advises the Commissioner on employment and appeals issues.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Commissioning

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments

1 Oct 2013 - 13:24 by michelle.foster

During the reorganisation of the NHS the responsibility for production of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments (PNAs) transferred to the Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWB) which are hosted by the local authorities.

Manchester HWB and local authority have produced their first draft of the PNA in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Commissioning Support Unit (CSU).
As part of the legislation the draft PNA must be available for local health partners to comment on the contents of the assessment before it is finalised and published.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Health and Wellbeing

The free CRB Checking Service is coming to an end

27 Sep 2013 - 12:08 by michelle.foster

DBS Manchester at the Gaddum Centre are to end the free DBS checking service currently being offered to referred organisations through Volunteer Centre Manchester. To date they have provided over a years’ worth of free DBS checks to qualifying organisations. However, due to funding coming to an end, they can no longer offer the free service.

From October 1, 2013, charges will be as follows:

Volunteer checks £10
Non-Volunteer £15 (plus DBS certificate charges)
ID check £10

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Volunteering

Speak UP Speak OUT Campaign - New Mental Health Initiative for BME Communities

27 Sep 2013 - 12:01 by michelle.foster

The Manchester University Amp programme is a five year research programme focusing on Mental Health in the Black Minority Ethnic communities with a major focus on South Asian Communities

The findings of the programme have stressed the importance of working with strategic groups in bringing together the diverse local and national organisations who are essential in addressing the often complex needs of communities.

Mental Health is often seen as a taboo subject and not openly discussed by individuals, families or communities.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Mental Health

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