Community Engagement

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group: Social Value Community Connector

We (Wythenshawe Community Housing Group) are delighted to invite you to our next Community Connector event on Wednesday 30th October from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at the Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre – Park Suite. The focus of this event will be on Social Value, and we believe it will be particularly beneficial for local businesses eager to offer social value, as well as community groups and organisations looking to benefit from it.

Made by Mortals: A Mile In Their Shoes - Explore the work of community champions

This free workshop is for researchers and others interested in fair and meaningful public involvement and engagement with underserved communities. The workshop will challenge you to walk a mile in the shoes of a community champion and, guided by their voices, forge a path to working alongside them in the best possible way.

Refreshments will be provided. For any access requirements, please contact us at [email protected]

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

GM Ethnic Communities Network Event

These meetings are a chance for GM Ethnic Communities Network members and allies to connect, share experiences and learn from one another as well as hear from guest speakers on relevant topics.

Free refreshments and a vegetarian lunch will be provided.

You can find out more about the GM Ethnic Communities Network here

Register here

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.