What makes a 'trusty' trustee?
Having been at the Volunteers Centre Manchester for eight months, I decided it was about time for me to learn more about the voluntary Trustee role.
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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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Greater Manchester Citizens Delegates Assembly
Greater Manchester Citizens are really excited to invite you to their Delegates Assembly in 2025!
On Thursday, 30th January, organisations from across Greater Manchester will be coming together to share stories, build priorities, and take action together. The Assembly will bring together broad-based alliance of faith, educational, housing, health and third sector organisations to build on the Greater Manchester Citizens work.
Methodist Central Hall Manchester, Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ
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AI: Its uses, impacts and opportunities for the charity sector
Join the National Lottery Community Fund and CAST to understand more about AI and what it could do for you and your organisation. Receive full support alongside your peers to identify a small experiment with free to use tools that you can try out back at work, and then return to share your experiences and pick up some new tools from others.
St Thomas Centre, Manchester, M12 6FZ
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National Databank Information session
This is an information and training session for organsations who are wanting to become part of or are already part of the National Databank.
During this session National Digital Inclusion Network will provide everything that you need to know to enable you to apply and operate a successful National Databank Hub.
There will also be plenty of opportunity at the end of the session to ask any questions you may have.
Online
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Macc: Trustee Connect Space
Are you an experienced charity trustee or a fairly new one?
We would love you to join us for the next session of our Trustee Connect Space.
The theme this time is Trustee Recruitment and we are thrilled to have a trustee from Manchester Mind join us to chat about her experience of trustee recruitment.
It’s a chance to connect with your peers, ask questions, share knowledge and best practice
This session is available only to trustees of charities who have a majority of their beneficiaries located in the city of Manchester.
Online
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Charity Governance Awards 2025
The Charity Governance Awards are an exciting not-for-profit initiative created to celebrate outstanding governance and trusteeship in charities across the UK, allowing large and small not-for-profit organisations to inspire and learn from one another. These are the only charity awards that are designed to celebrate trustees, free to enter (with a free awards ceremony), and do not generate profit for the sponsors or partners.
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Movement for Good 2025
The Movement for Good giving programme is back with awards of £1,000 and £5,000 to give to charities helping those in need.
£1,000 draws
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Voice4Change England Catalyst Programme
Voice4Change England’s (V4CE) Catalyst Regions programme offers free workshops and tailored one-to-one support for BME organisations.
The Catalyst Programme supports BME communities through free online and in-person workshops, tailored 121 support, resource sharing and signposting and networking opportunities.
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Renting your space for the benefit of your community
Most successful community hubs generate income from diverse streams, with space rental often providing both community value and unrestricted funding. This webinar will help community organisations maximise the potential of space rental.
The training is for groups that are managing an asset.
The session will explore the versatility of spaces, such as multipurpose halls, meeting rooms, and outdoor areas, to ensure optimal usage and benefit for both renters and the community.
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