Capacity Building

The Open Doors Project is a pilot scheme established by the Office for Social Responsibility in collaboration with Manchester Museum and Alliance Manchester Business School. The scheme allows community members to book meeting rooms totally free-of-charge on the Oxford Road campus. These room bookings are open to voluntary and charity organisations, CICs and social enterprises, community groups, and residents’ associations.

Small Charity Week is a campaign to empower the UK’s small charities to have an even greater impact on society, and to address the challenges they face.

Throughout the week, training and events are provided for small charities, and a national conversation is created about the vital role of small charities in strengthening communities across the UK.

Take a look at the events taking place across the week here  

Find out more and get involved here 

The Youth, Play, and Participation Service is pleased to provide advance notice of the upcoming Commissioning process, it is scheduled to launch week beginning 9th June 2025. 

This funding opportunity is for organisations based in Manchester seeking financial support for projects over a three-year period (subject to annual funding approval). This initiative aims to support impactful programmes that align with Council priorities and deliver positive outcomes for children and young people.

The Different Foundation, a charity registered in 2024, 'exists to embrace diversity, empower the underrepresented, and shape an inclusive future'.

'AI for All' is the Foundation's 'flagship programme' which offers one-off grants of up to £2,500 and four hours of specialised mentorship with respected leaders in AI. This mentorship provides practical guidance to enhance impact, improve programme delivery, and strengthen organisational capabilities.