Community Cohesion Dialogues: Overcoming Global & Local Tensions
Rainbow Surprise, Crumpsall Community Hall, Manchester, M8 4GS
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People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Community Cohesion Dialogues: Overcoming Global & Local Tensions
An opportunity to discu
Irish World Heritage Centre, Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 0RY
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Community Development for Cohesion Training
St Anne's Parish Church, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UD
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Financial Management
Get ready to level up your financial game with practical tips and tricks to make your organisation's money work better.
Voice4Change-England, in collaboration with Buddle, invites BME-led community and voluntary organisations – and welcomes non-BME groups – to join this free one-hour online webinar on the essentials of financial management.
Do you know how your organisation’s finances are managed? Strong financial management is vital to ensure decisions are transparent, well-informed, and support the long-term sustainability of your organisation.
Online
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Funding Workshop for organisations working with Hong Kong BN(O), Afghan and Ukrainian communities
This workshop is designed to support VCFSE organisations working with migrant communities in the North West. Priority will be given to smaller or newly established organisations working with Hong Kong BN(O), Afghan and Ukrainian communities particularly those that are new to funding or applications.
Online
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Training for professionals working with migrant communities
Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit is running training sessions throughout the year on supporting people who have no recourse to public funds or restricted eligibility to access mainstream accommodation and services. All sessions are 1 hour long except the Routes out of Destitution training which is 2.5 hours.
The training is free but places are limited.
Workshops:
Equality & Diversity UK: Anti-Racism Book Club
Equality and Diversity UK run free online book clubs throughout the year, bringing people together to explore literature that deepens understanding, sparks conversation, and supports meaningful change.
All sessions are held on Zoom and are open to anyone interested in learning, reflection, and inclusion.
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Earned Settlement consultation – VCSE partners
Paul Dennett has asked that the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) respond to the Government’s consultation on Earned settlement which closes on 12th February.
The policies outlined in the consultation will have impacts on organisations and residents across Greater Manchester. As such, GMCA want to ensure their response reflects this, including the views of VCSE partners.
ESOL Classes for Afghan Hong Kong and Ukrainians
Community Revival are running free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes.
Community Revival’s ESOL programme is designed to help learners improve their everyday English, build confidence, and feel more connected within the local community. The classes are welcoming, supportive, and suitable for learners from Entry Level to Level 2.
Key details:
Who: Learners from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Hong Kong, and other migrant communities
Cost: Completely free
Format: Face-to-face and online (Zoom option available)