People/communities experiencing racial inequalities

Building a safer online world in the wake of far-right mobilisation

The Centre for Countering Digital Hate invites you to join them in this discussion hosted by Ayesha Saran, Migration Programme Manager at the Barrow Cadbury Trust.

The discussion will feature commentary by The Centre for Countering Digital Hate CEO, Imran Ahmed, and UK Policy Lead, Hanno Fenech.

The discussion will focus on:

Which? Fund 2024

Funding for new research projects exploring the consumer harms faced by diverse and disadvantaged communities, or identifying innovative solutions to these issues.

Which?, the UK’s consumer champion, is inviting UK registered charities, universities with exempt charitable status and not-for-profit Community Interest Companies registered in the UK to apply for a share of the £75,000 being made available for 2024/25.

In this call for applications, the Which? Fund is offering restricted grants to support work aiming to:

Greater Manchester Black History Month – register your activity on the new GM BHM Directory

As we approach Black History Month in October, The Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) is excited to announce the creation of a comprehensive virtual directory. This initiative, supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), aims to highlight and celebrate the diverse range of events organised by groups and organisations across Greater Manchester. The goal is to gather, publicise, and showcase our collective efforts in commemorating Black History Month.

Join a new project – Move to Thrive

Be part of a new and relaxing project run by women for Asian, Arabic and Middle Eastern women impacted by cancer.

Share what types of physical activities you have enjoyed

Share the types of outdoors activities you would like to try

Take part in free, gentle, culturally appropriate and fun activities with other women who have experience of cancer

Enjoy group activities in nature

Move to Thrive will work with you to create activities indoors and outdoors

Black History Month Greater Manchester Civic Launch

At this launch event the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) will convene hundreds of people at Manchester Cathedral to officially commemorate the beginning of Black History Month. Held over the month of October in the UK, this calendar event grants us all the significant opportunity to recognise the achievements of Black people, salute the diverse cultures of Black communities and add our voice to seminal anti-racist activism.

Protective Security for Mosques Funding Scheme

Mosques and associated faith community centres from across the UK can apply for funding to cover the provision and installation of security measures to keep their place of worship safe. They can also apply for some security guarding services, where they feel security guards will improve the safety of their site and those worshipping there.

To be eligible, applicants must be registered charities, charities or places of worship exempt from registration, or eligible Community Interest Companies (CICs).

Applicants should apply if they:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Diversity Matters Strategy consultation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Diversity Matters Strategy is currently being reviewed and refreshed. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are consulting their patients and local communities on the below three aims of the Strategy:

  • Improved patient access, safety, and experience
  • A representative and supported workforce
  • Inclusive leadership

The attached presentation provides information about the Diversity Matters Strategy (2019-2023) aims and achievements.