People/communities experiencing racial inequalities

Keep protected this winter – Translations of NHS winter vaccines leaflet now available

We protect what matters every day. Seatbelts, smoke alarms and bike helmets – we don’t think twice about using them because keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe is just part of life. 
Getting vaccinated works in the same way. It’s a simple step we can take to protect ourselves and others from serious illness. This message is at the heart of the ‘Keep Protected This Winter’ campaign from NHS Greater Manchester.

As part of the campaign, NHS Greater Manchester now have a leaflet available in the following languages: 

Congee Pick n Mix

esea contemporary is pleased to present Congee Pick n Mix, in collaboration with Little Yellow Rice Co. – a communal, story-rich event celebrating the shared yet diverse traditions of congee across East and Southeast Asia. This event forms part of esea ArtClub, an arts programme created for East and Southeast Asian residents of Manchester aged over fifty.

esea Studio, esea contemporary, 13 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1EU

NCVO: Introduction to EDI in charities (2 days)

This course introduces the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and how to apply them to your organisation.

This training will support senior leaders and trustees to embed EDI in their organisation’s culture, practice and services.

Online

Exploring representation of the global majority in leadership for movement, in Greater Manchester

A personal development offer hosted by Manchester Community Central on behalf of 10GM, in partnership with GM Moving, for 15 people from global majority backgrounds to explore the lack of representation in leadership in the sports and physical activity sector in a safe, protected space.

Advice Now: Homelessness and temporary accommodation housing rights for refugee course (4 days)

Advicenow will be running a free housing/homelessness rights course for community groups supporting refugees.

The course aims to give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to deal with key issues for people dealing with homelessness and living in temporary accommodation. 

The course will be delivered online, You will be required to watch a 30 minute introductory video before each interactive session.

Week 1

Monday 15th September 10am-12pm Housing and Benefits

Online

Greater Manchester Black History Month Civic launch 2025 – 80 years of Pan-African and Caribbean resilience

Commemorating eight decades since Manchester hosted the historic Fifth Pan-African Congress in 1945, featuring live music, community performances, and distinguished guests from across all ten Greater Manchester boroughs.

Join the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) for a splendid commemoration of Black history, achievements, and culture.

This event is not just a showcase; it’s a vibrant tribute to our shared heritage.

Doors open 6pm: Stalls and socialising  
Event 7pm - 8.30pm

The Monastery Manchester, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5WF

Amplifying Black Voices: Media and Comms for Black History Month Manchester

Join Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) for a free online event on storytelling, representation, and advocacy in media for Black History Month 2025.

The Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN), in partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), invites you to a free online event exploring representation, storytelling, and community advocacy in media and communications.

What you’ll gain

Online

Ethnic Enterprise – Empowering Women free brunch

Ethnic Enterprise is aimed at empowering South Asian women across Greater Manchester, with a focus on Manchester (Longsight and Cheetham Hill) especially those facing additional barriers such as unemployment, long-term health conditions, or caring responsibilities.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for women to:

Sanam’s, 587 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester M13 0RX

A message to people living in asylum hotels in Greater Manchester

We want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you during what can be a difficult and uncertain time. We also want you to know that the people who show hostility are a minority – they do not speak for our communities. 

We have signed a statement, alongside other voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations based in Greater Manchester to say we stand alongside asylum seekers with care, solidarity and hope.

Read the Statement of solidarity: asylum hotels here 
 

Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network – engaging diverse communities in health research in Greater Manchester

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network Team have launched the Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network (GM REN) and Respectful Research Charter, to enable them to reach communities and organisations across Greater Manchester and to share their mission to create an inclusive environment that enables diverse communities to take part in health research, addressing health and care inequalities.