We are pleased to say that the St Thomas Centre in Ardwick will continue to serve as a vital hub for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Greater Manchester. Following the closure of GMCVO, we can now announce that agreement has been reached for Macc to take over responsibility for the Centre, safeguarding this important resource for our sector.
Disability and Development Partners (DDP) has been working with partners in least developed countries for over 30 years, facilitating positive change for marginalized communities. The Voices of Resilience project, developed in response to a 2023 survey by Rainbow Disability Nepal (RDN), addresses the struggles faced by queer disabled people in Kathmandu. The survey revealed that these individuals face challenges in establishing a recognised social identity, compounded by stigma and discrimination that limits their social, emotional, and economic opportunities.
During Race Equality Week NHS GM are delivering an event for all colleagues and partners to attend. This Changemakers online event aims to engage colleagues in an open discussion about the impact and importance of Black British changemakers in history, and how the NHS can play a more active role in amplifying their stories.
Home Truths 2: Race Equity Series (RES) session five continues the event series to stimulate serious action on racism in mainstream civil society. ACEVO and Voice4Change England host RES which is an integral part of their ongoing initiative aimed at challenging and addressing racial inequality in civil society
Racism in the workplace is real and harmful for those that experience it. Their research suggests that the majority of Black and Minoritised Ethnic people working in mainstream civil society have either experienced or witnessed racism in the past five years.
Voice4Change England’s (V4CE) Catalyst Regions programme offers free workshops and tailored one-to-one support for BME organisations.
The Catalyst Programme supports BME communities through free online and in-person workshops, tailored 121 support, resource sharing and signposting and networking opportunities.
Topics the programme can assist with:
The Home Office is now using a digital system - eVisas - to replace physical proof of immigration status. Greater Manchester Aid Unit (GMIAU) know that not everyone will have managed to access their eVisa, or may not be aware they need to, and that this may now be affecting their access to services, employment, benefits, and housing.
From the 9 January 2025, GMIAU is offering free support sessions to help people to access their eVisa. The sessions will run every Thursday until 27 March 2025, between 10am-3pm at GMIAU’s offices: 1 Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 4QS.
The Royal Literary Fund has worked with Communities First for several years, offering free workshops in writing skills, led by our professional writers. We also work with Recovery Colleges, the NHS, unions and the voluntary sector.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has reshaped industries, economies, and societies worldwide. However, these advancements often disproportionately affect marginalized communities, who face both opportunities and risks from AI technologies.
This livestream will explore the intersection of AI and marginalized communities, highlighting the challenges while advocating for technological advancement that is designed for inclusivity, equity, and justice.
This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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