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Guide to shopping safely online

30 Oct 2015 - 09:42 by michelle.foster

This guide, produced by the Money Matters Team at Sainsbury’s Bank, includes useful information on tips to help you avoid scams, protect yourself while using Wi-Fi / mobile devices, and what to do if you encounter illegal activity. AVG, SSL and Crimestoppers have approved the guide. For further information, visit: www.sainsburysbank.co.uk/money-matters/shopping-safely-online.shtml

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#MakeMCR Pledge Pot

23 Oct 2015 - 11:20 by michelle.foster

What is #MakeMCR
#MakeMCR supports crowd-funding ideas and projects by and for Manchester people that will create better places and spaces for the benefit of all our residents and that will help develop our city.

#MakeMCR is an initiative between We Love MCR, the charity of the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester, and crowd-funding platform Spacehive. It is supported by Manchester City Council and a growing number of other partners.

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Wythenshawe Safe Spots funding and particpatory budgeting event

16 Oct 2015 - 15:18 by michelle.foster

Local people, local ideas and local solutions for safe and healthy relationships

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for Greater Manchester Police to invest cash of up to £30,000 to promote healthier and safer relationships in Wythenshawe.

The funding set aside can be applied for in sums between £500 and £10,000. The projects chosen to be funded will be delivered for a 1 year period at a centre that is yet to be chosen.

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Talk Money, Stress Less

16 Oct 2015 - 11:37 by michelle.foster

If you are a community group and want to put on an event that gets people talking about money City South Manchester have a small budget and a wealth of knowledge to help you.

The ‘Talk Money Stress Less’ campaign aims to stop people feeling ashamed about struggling with money. If people are able to talk about money problems they are more likely to be pointed in the direction of good money advice rather than resort to payday loans, doorstep lenders or cutting back on essentials such as food, gas and electric.

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Architectural Heritage Fund - Project Viability Grant

16 Oct 2015 - 11:36 by michelle.foster

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) Project Viability Grants (PVG) are to fund short studies to look at potential uses for a building and at its current condition. Successful completion of this initial stage will be used to judge whether applicants can then apply for the AHF’s Project Development Grant funding.

AHF generally expect applicants to cover at least 50% of the cost of the work. i.e. you must normally be able to match our grant offer with your own funds or with funds raised from other sources.

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The Baring Foundation Strengthening the Voluntary Sector programme

16 Oct 2015 - 11:34 by michelle.foster

The Baring Foundation is pleased to announce two new open funds under their Strengthening the Voluntary Sector programme.This programme supports effective use of the law and human rights based approaches by the voluntary sector in the United Kingdom. It is a collaboration with the Legal Education Foundation.

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Register your interest for forthcoming ESIF calls

9 Oct 2015 - 11:53 by michelle.foster

Organisations that have expressed or would like to express an interest to GM Futures in delivering sub-contracts under Greater Manchester’s 2014-2020 ESIF round are required to re-register through a new electronic tendering system.

As lead applicant for several ESF lots, the Manchester Growth Company, on behalf of GM Futures, has introduced a new electronic tendering system, Intend, to enable GM Futures to operate a more efficient and effective sub-contracting process and support improved communication to and from providers.

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International Women's Day 2016 Grants

1 Oct 2015 - 16:09 by michelle.foster

Grant applications for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2016 are now open and available to all voluntary and community groups that want to organise events and activities to mark and celebrate International Women’s Day.

The theme for 2016 is ‘Women’s Voices – Changing Manchester’. Groups are being urged to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to put on events that relate to the theme of giving women a voice, particularly women who are under represented in society and events which have a lasting impact on women in their communities.

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