People/communities experiencing racial inequalities

Developing Social Entrepreneurship

Explore how entrepreneurial thinking can transform your organisation's approach to sustainability and growth

Are you a BME organisation looking to diversify your income, innovate your services, and build a more sustainable future?

This webinar will empower you to identify and leverage opportunities, think creatively about your resources, and cultivate the "entrepreneurial spirit" needed to thrive.

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Network for Black Women Leaders Elevate Session: Being Influential Without a Title

Leadership does not always begin with a title.

Many Black women are already shaping decisions, creating change and influencing outcomes long before they are formally recognised as leaders. But in workplaces, organisations and communities where authority is often tied to position, it can be easy to overlook the influence we already have.

In this practical and reflective Network for Black Women Leaders Elevate Session*, founder and UK representative for Synergy DMC, Chantal Potgieter will explore how influence actually works, and how Black women can lead from where they are.

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Safeguarding Adults Week 2026 Seminar – How does intersectionality impact our capacity to make safeguarding personal?

Challenging Identity: How Does Intersectionality Impact Our Capacity to Make Safeguarding Personal?

What happens when a person’s identity is shaped by multiple experiences, characteristics, and communities?

How can understanding intersectionality help us make safeguarding more person-centred and inclusive?

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Greater Manchester Black History Month 2026 Community Micro-Grants Programme

CAHN, in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel, is inviting applications for small community micro-grants of up to £500 to support Black History Month 2026 activity across Greater Manchester.

Community groups and grassroots organisations across Greater Manchester can apply for up to £500 to support local Black History Month activities, including education, culture, entertainment, heritage, storytelling, wellbeing and community dialogue.

Black History Month 2026 – Expression of interest opportunity

Manchester City Council is inviting expressions of interest for Black History Month 2026. The Equity and Engagement Team are seeking creative, community-led proposals that celebrate Black history, culture, creativity and community in Manchester, with young people placed at the heart of the project.

Proposals are invited from organisations, artists, practitioners, creative collectives and community groups that can work with young people and wider communities to explore identity, belonging, heritage, contribution, creativity and future aspirations.

Black History Month – Greater Manchester Civic Launch

Join Greater Manchester's Black History Month Civic Launch: live performances, community and the 2026 BHM calendar launch.

Greater Manchester's Black History Month begins here.

Join civic leaders, community organisations and cultural institutions for an evening of live performances celebrating Black history and heritage, marking the official launch of the Greater Manchester BHM 2026 calendar of events.

Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX

Black History Month Recognition Evening

The flagship Black History Month celebration bringing together hundreds of guests for an elegant evening of recognition, culture, and community. Features awards ceremony honouring community champions, entertainment including fashion shows and cultural performances, dinner, and networking. Celebrating Black excellence, heritage, and achievements across Greater Manchester.

For more information contact events@cahn.org.uk 

Hilton Manchester Deansgate, 303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ

Big Business in Social Investment: Manchester Edition

Learn from successful social investment case studies, explore regional funding opportunities, and connect directly with investors committed to supporting Black and global majority-led organisations.

Join leading social investors, Black and global majority-led charities, and social enterprises for an exclusive networking event designed to demystify social investment and build meaningful funding partnerships.

NatWest, 1 Spinningfields Square, Manchester, M3 3AP

Building Fundraising Strategy

Join Voice4Change England for this 1 hour workshop where you'll learn how to craft a data-driven, audience-focused fundraising strategy.

Tired of scrambling for donations and want a proactive plan to reach your goals? If you feel overwhelmed by the fundraising landscape and need clarity on where to focus your efforts, this workshop is for you. Discover how to maximise your impact by identifying the right fundraising channels for your audience.

What you’ll learn 

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An introduction to digital fundraising

Join this workshop to learn how to build a clear strategy, pick the right tools, and win new donors through powerful storytelling.

The digital landscape can feel overwhelming. With so many platforms, tools, and changing algorithms, it is easy to spend valuable time on fundraising campaigns that yield low returns. Join this workshop to walk away with a clear action plan to reach new donors, select the right tech for your budget, and build a sustainable digital fundraising roadmap.

What you’ll learn 

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