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The Awards aim to reward examples of outstanding campaigns, strategies, projects and performance, backed up by hard evidence of success.
All UK-based voluntary organisations – registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and campaigning groups - are eligible to enter.
Entries must cover work carried out during the period 1 May 2012 to 30 April 2013
The Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Manchester and the Manchester Museum are hosting a series of discussion events exploring the development of a sustainable future for Manchester.
These events will bring together experts from outside the university and academic researchers to present the pertinent issues, ideas and solutions surrounding transport, clothing, housing, biodiversity and food.
MMU chose Climate Week to launch the Greater Manchester Hydrogen Partnership (GMHP) which has been founded by Manchester Metropolitan University and the GMCA Low Carbon Hub. The GMHP is a working group aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Small Charity Week 2013
17 – 22 June
Small Charity Week celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector who make an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of individuals, communities and causes across the UK and the rest of the world.
Small Charity Week is brought to you by the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI), who with the support of partner organisations ensure the work of small charities is recognised and celebrated.
The largest event in the small charity calendar
The aim of this newly created post is to improve commissioning between the public sector and the voluntary and community sector (VCS), focusing on Manchester and Greater Manchester commissioning. My focus is on the process: the way consultation is carried out; how specifications are written; when and how are decisions about recommissioning made; how information about new commissions are disseminated; commissioning processes that build on the strengths of the VCS; how appropriate forms are for VCS organisations.
Ever wanted to know the level of educational attainment, the crime level or population in a specific ward? All the information you need can now be found in one place.
Manchester City Council have published a Welfare Reform booklet on their website which highlight’s how the government's changes to the benefits system could affect you, and provides information on where to get help and advice.
The Art Bus was created by the Creative Hands Foundation to travel all over Manchester providing free art and music performances and workshops for local communities inspired by the music and contemporary art of West Africa in the We Face Forward exhibition, 2012 (at Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester Art Gallery, Gallery of Costume and Manchester Museum). From mid-May until September the Art Bus travelled across the city and beyond. It appeared at a huge range of venues in local communities from libraries to Café's to Schools. The bus promoted the exhibition and provided exciting music an
A new support group is being set up for South Asian Women affected by issues such as:
Contact Shabana for access to support and a safe place to talk on 07896939599.
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