People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Greater Manchester Civic Leadership Programme 2025
Expressions of interest are now open for We Lead for Legacy 2025, the Greater Manchester Civic Leadership Programme. This pioneering initiative is designed to empower leaders from racially marginalised backgrounds across Greater Manchester, equipping them with the skills, networks and confidence to thrive in civic and public leadership roles.
Phambili Funding Workshop: Impactful Bid Writing
The Ubele Initiative presents the Phambili Funding Workshop Series, a set of three one-day training sessions designed to help Black and Racially Minoritised (BRM) community groups across England develop effective bid-writing skills. This series is tailored for organisations with an income of £250k or less, equipping them with the confidence and competence to secure funding successfully.
What to Expect
The intensive workshop will provide:
Moss Side & Hulme Community Development Trust, Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7WD
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Impetus Leadership Academy
The Impetus Leadership Academy (ILA) is a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles in youth education or youth employment organisations.
The programme supports participants to explore and develop their personal leadership styles, increase their knowledge in key management topics, and access networks that can unlock more senior leadership roles. The programme is designed and delivered by people from ethnic minority backgrounds for people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
CAHN and Home Office session: e-Visa transition II
Have you switched to the e-Visa system yet?
Are you still in need of support in setting up your UKVI account?
If you are facing challenges or uncertainties in this process, you're not alone. With an extended grace period from the UK government until the end of March 2025 to switch to an e-Visa, don't delay any longer, there is another opportunity to seek the guidance and support you need to successfully complete your e-Visa application.
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Refugee Welcome Programme Commissioning Launch
As part of the Greater Manchester Refugee Welcome Programme, Manchester City Council (MCC) wishes to grant fund two lead voluntary, community, faith sector (VCFS) organisations to provide a service which integrates ESOL, Employability and Integration support for people seeking asylum and refugees.
Leadership for Inclusion Masterclass: Allyship Event
This session will explore the transformative power of allyship in leadership, workforce engagement, and community development. Allyship is not only about fostering inclusion but also about empowering individuals and groups, particularly those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, to thrive and contribute fully. The discussion will examine how leaders can act as allies, creating environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.
Key themes include:
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The Future of the St Thomas Centre is Secured
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.
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Voices of Resilience
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.