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Manchester Adult Education Services (MAES) have a variety of courses for adults right across the city.

You can do Maths and English up to GCSE, Computer courses, Volunteering and Employability courses or prepare to work in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or Interpreting.

MAES have special enrolment events from 3–12 September, or come into a centre any time to find out more, or visit: www.manchester.gov.uk/adulted
 

The Department of Health’s Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund (HSCVF) is an innovative capacity and grant funding programme which helps to build capable communities.

Manchester City Council wants residents to comment on proposed changes to Council Tax Support, which helps working-age people on a low income to pay their council tax bill. The proposal is to reduce the amount of help they provide, as Government funding has been reduced.

Equity Housing Group wants to hear from community projects in need of funding and support.

The Group launched the Equity Foundation in January to create employment and skills development opportunities and to promote better health. It’s already invested £150,000 in helping 47 new and established charities and projects to make a difference to peoples’ lives and communities. These include employment training centres, sports and leisure clubs and a range of activities for younger, older and disabled members of the community.