Capacity Building

The GM VCFSE Leadership Group have shared a briefing on the ongoing fuel and energy crisis for use in planning and strategic conversations. It brings together intelligence on what is happening in Greater Manchester and seeks to highlight key gaps and reinforce the critical role of the VCFSE sector in this crisis.

The purpose of this briefing is to support a coordinated Greater Manchester-wide response to the ongoing fuel crisis by bringing together current intelligence on what is happening in Greater Manchester.

At the Manchester Building Society’s new flagship branch on King Street in Central Manchester, they have a space dedicated to community use. With capacity of up to twenty-five people, a Teams enabled TV and HDMI cable, adjoining kitchen and accessible facilities, this room is free to use for charities, groups, and other not-for-profit organisations. The room can be used within the branch’s opening hours of 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9am – 1pm on Saturdays.

Looking for a workspace with real character in South Manchester?

Ascension Church, Hulme is offering a furnished office space for up to eight people – ideal for startups, small teams, or organisations needing a city base without city-centre prices. Set in a historic building known for its role in the 1980s Sanctuary campaign, this office has a rich history of working with a purpose.

Rate: £995 per month (rolling contract)

Availability from May 2026 at 282 Stretford Road, Hulme

What’s included:

Could your charity use an extra pair of skilled hands to support finance-related projects? Don’t miss the opportunity to get expert help from postgraduate students — at no cost to your organisation.

About the programme
Charterpath has partnered with the Alliance Manchester Business School to offer a unique programme matching charities with talented students undertaking a Masters course in International Accounting. These students bring prior work experience and are eager to apply their financial skills in a UK charity setting.

Fortia Insight is delivering a national evaluation for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and The National Lottery Community Fund, exploring how extended youth provision can help reduce youth anti-social behaviour (ASB) in communities across England. The evaluation involves visiting ten locations in summer 2026 to understand community perspectives and the impact of expanded youth services, including a visit to Ancoats and Beswick.

The Charity Commission has updated its guidance for charities and social media. The guidance has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023.

Read this guidance to understand the risks, your responsibilities as trustees and what to consider if issues do arise.

The guidance explains the importance of having a social media policy. Use the checklist to help you develop a policy, or to check your existing one.

You probably already know that easyfundraising gives your organisation the opportunity to raise free funds every time your network of volunteers and supporters shop online. This month however, if they shop with Tesco via the easyfundraising website or app, your organisation is in the draw to win a £1,000 bonus.

To enter the Tesco Community Pledge draw, follow these simple steps: