Children and Families

The Together Plan: A Community Autism Awareness Event

You are invited to join Together for Inclusion, Development and Action (TIDA) on Saturday 4 April for a community engagement event focused on autism awareness within culturally diverse communities.

This event will introduce The Together Plan – a 12-month autism awareness and storytelling initiative designed to support families from diverse cultural backgrounds who often face additional barriers to accessing inclusive services and support. 

The Together Plan: A Community Autism Awareness Event

Join Together for Inclusion, Development and Action (TIDA) for a community engagement event focused on autism awareness within culturally diverse communities.

This event will introduce The Together Plan – a 12-month autism awareness and storytelling initiative designed to support families from diverse cultural backgrounds who often face additional barriers to accessing inclusive services and support. 

ITC College, 122 Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8AF

Call for expressions of interest – Become a VCSE representative on Manchester’s Families First Partnership Programme Board

Manchester’s Families First Partnership (FFP) Programme Board is seeking two representatives from Manchester-based voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations, to ensure that the voices of local communities and VCSE organisations inform decisions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families. 

In Kind Direct – A clean start for children and young people

In Kind Direct is a charity that distributes essential products donated by quality brands and companies to community organisations, like toilet roll, toothpaste, period products, shampoo, deodorant, laundry supplies and household cleaning items.  

Last year their research explored the experience of going without essential hygiene and self-care items through the eyes of young people. This revealed that four children in every classroom are affected, leading to feelings of shame and stigma. 

Polonia Northern England: Exiles and Descendants Exhibition

This exhibition from Polonia Northern England uncovers the remarkable history of a Polish community (Polonia) deported and displaced during WWII. Through photographs, letters, and personal documents, it showcases experiences of forced deportation, war crimes, refuge, and significant contributions to Britain’s freedom. The exhibition also explores post-war resettlement in exile in Northern England and community efforts to maintain cultural identity whilst Poland was under communist rule.

Manchester Central Library, Archives (Ground Floor), St. Peter's Square, M2 5PD