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Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund

Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund are looking to help small, local community projects and community minded people through their Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund.

From 2 November 2015 for 17 weeks, Galaxy Hot Chocolate are seeking to award 85 £300 donations to help volunteer groups and people just like you.

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Manchester Met Community Research Awards

Manchester Met University are launching the Community Research Awards.

Manchester Met University have funding for up to four research projects to work in partnership with local community groups in the Manchester Local Authority area.

Through the scheme, Manchester Met University can provide you with an experienced researcher who can help develop the scope for research in your organisation and then carry out that research for you.

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Tesco fund for green spaces

Communities across Britain are able to apply for up to £12,000 for local green space projects thanks to a new grant scheme being launched with the proceeds generated from the sale of Tesco carrier bags. It will fund capital projects that provide community benefit and have free and open access to all members of the community for a minimum of six days a week, during daylight hours.

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Lloyds Bank Foundation – Invest and Enable Grants

The Lloyds Bank Foundation funding programmes offer short and long term grants. Support is adapted to the needs of small and medium sized charities that are committed to delivering work which breaks or prevents cycles of disadvantage.

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Guide to shopping safely online

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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Discover local statistics and our updated data

Our open data on groups and volunteers has been updated and added to our website.

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Policy and Influence

#MakeMCR Pledge Pot

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

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

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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