Children and Families

The National Child Poverty Strategy: What it means for your area

Join Resolve Poverty at this informative event to understand what the new government Child Poverty Strategy means for the work of your area.

Suitable for people working in local and regional government, as well as public and voluntary sector partners, this event will break down exactly what impact the Strategy will have on your work.

Resolve Poverty will look into what the priorities for local anti-poverty action should be and hear from a guest speaker about their approach to local anti-poverty activity in the context of national and regional progress.

Online

Resolve Poverty Annual Conference 2026 (2 days)

Resolve Poverty's Annual Conference will be taking place over two days on the 18 & 19 of March 2026 in Central Manchester. We (Resolve Poverty) will be bringing together policymakers and practitioners from across the UK to explore local and regional action on poverty in the context of national policy developments, including the national Child Poverty Strategy.   

Central Manchester

Online misogyny and the manosphere webinar

Join Technology Facilitated Abuse and Economic Empowerment Team, Refuge for a deep dive into the growing threat of online misogyny and the manosphere.

With the programme Adolescence raising awareness of online misogyny and the rise of the manosphere, the conversation has never become more relevant. However, misogyny is woven into every fabric of society and the Internet is a facilitator, the Technology Facilitated Abuse and Economic Empowerment Team, Refuge share insights into how this area is causing a growing threat to the safety of women and girls.

Online

Safeguarding Adults Week 17 – 21 November 2025

Safeguarding Adults Week is a national event where organisations have an opportunity to come together to raise awareness about keeping adults safe from harm, abuse and neglect.

This year’s focus is on prevention taking action early to stop abuse before it happens. While it’s important to respond when things go wrong, it’s even more powerful to create safer environments from the start.

Throughout the week, Manchester Safeguarding Partnership will be holding an Adult Safeguarding Conference focusing on the importance of prevention.

Advice Now: Local authority support for migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) online workshop

Advicenow is excited to partner with Project 17 and Care Rights Project to deliver a free workshop focusing on support available for families and individuals who have no recourse to public funds. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The Disrupt Foundation.

Online

Once Upon a Smile Christmas Ball

Celebrate the festive season in style with an enchanting afternoon filled with live entertainment, delicious food, festive drinks, and wonderful company-all in support of bereaved children and families in Greater Manchester.

Enjoy a sparkling welcome reception, four-course festive dinner, live music, dancing, and exciting raffle and auction prizes.

Mercure Hotel, Manchester Piccadilly, Portland Street, M1 4PH