Commissioning

NPC: Developing a measurement framework for your charity

Did we make a difference? That’s what every charity wants to know. Answering this question can be tricky. It’s hard to collect reliable data about things that have changed. And even if you can, how do you know it was down to you? Would change have happened anyway? More and more charities therefore develop a measurement framework. Such a framework can guide you to measure impact in a structured and robust way. But how do you develop a good measurement framework?

This online webinar is for charities who want to develop or update their measurement framework.

Online

Meet the Supplier – Providers with Purpose

Join Manchester Social Economy Alliance (MSEA) for an event with a difference! A social enterprise trade fair, with social enterprises holding information stalls.

What: A social enterprise trade fair, with social enterprises holding information stalls where commissioners, purchasing managers and social value leads will be invited to explore the different enterprises that meet their needs. Plus talks and other networking opportunities throughout the day!

City Labs 1.0, Bruntwood SciTech Manchester, Nelson Street, M13 9NQ

Nominations open for VSNW Funding and Commissioning Awards 2026

What does good funding and commissioning look like for the VCFSE sector?

The VSNW Funding and Commissioning Awards 2026 are back, providing an opportunity to recognise the funders, commissioners and individuals who are making a positive difference to organisations and communities across the North West.

Voluntary Sector North West Funding and Commissioning Awards 2025

Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW) Funding and Commissioning Awards 2025, shine a light on the commissioners and funders who go the extra mile to support the North West’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.

This year’s awards aim to recognise teams that show a strong commitment to fairness, innovation and partnership. VSNW know how crucial it is to highlight what good looks like – not only to celebrate it, but to learn from it.

Never More Needed

It’s an old question: “have you ever wondered what it would be like if….?” (Bit of a cliché in fact, but go with me, it’s the end of a long difficult year...)

On the day I’m writing this, we’re asking that question about the work of local charities, community groups, faith groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if they just weren’t there?

No Going Back: A New Report from Macc on Manchester's Voluntary Sector Response to the Covid-19 Crisis

No Going Back, Macc's latest report brings together the experiences of 22 local voluntary sector leaders who shine a light on the critical role that the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has played during the response to the Covid-19 crisis. As well as reflecting on the lessons learned during the crisis, the leaders make the case for change going forward and highlight the unique opportunity society has to make things better in the future. Articles cover a diverse range of issues including: mental health; disability; community radio; funding; community centres; racism; sexual abuse; domestic violence; prisoners; commissioning; partnership; youth support; LGBT; and advice.