Community Engagement

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

Macc Annual General Meeting 2025 – Building Hope

Join us for an evening of networking and connection, looking ahead to 2026 and beyond.

Tied to our Annual General Meeting (AGM), this event will offer the chance to have a chat with sector colleagues and discover what's coming up at Macc, including our rebrand!

The full agenda is to be confirmed soon.

Refreshments will be provided for all guests.

For those who are unable to attend in person, this event will be hybrid to allow Macc members to join online.

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Sow the City: GM Green and Blue Spaces Action Network November Event

Join Sow the City for their third Green & Blue Spaces Action Network event, with special guest Mayor Andy Burnham alongside speakers from community organisations who are linking their nature-based projects to improving health and other industry professionals:

Viv Andrews (The Monastery)
Claire Biggs (SNUG)
Tabz O'Brien (GM Live Well)
Dave Bell (Principal Officer for Health & Environment at Natural England)

This session will shine a spotlight on the proven and vital connection between our green and blue spaces and health, including the new Live Well agenda.

The Monastery Manchester, Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF

Barriers to attending free workshops and training survey – Macc response

Thank you to everybody who took the time to complete our recent survey on the barriers to attending free workshops and training. The feedback we received has been valuable and will inform how Macc continues to deliver sessions going forwards and, more broadly, our work supporting the community and voluntary sector in Manchester. 

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group: 'Digitober' Community Connector

Join WCHG for 'Digitober' - a Community Connector event focused on Digital Inclusion!

Whether it's booking a GP appointment, applying for a job, or finding ways to save money, digital skills can open up real opportunities. 

Come along and meet local groups who are here to support you. From beginners to confident users, everyone's welcome! Let's build a fairer, more connected Wythenshawe - one click at a time.

Benchill Community Centre, Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 8EJ