Environment

This Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) survey seeks to understand Greater Manchester residents’ experiences and concerns regarding the impacts of climate change, as well as the types of support that could help communities strengthen their resilience.

This information will then be used to inform GMCA’s Climate Adaptation Strategy. As climate risks disproportionately affect vulnerable people, including older residents, low-income households, and those experiencing multiple disadvantages, reaching these communities and also underrepresented groups is a priority for GMCA.

Why taking part matters
The State of the VCSE Sector research is a major piece of work mapping the size, scope, diversity, and impact of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Greater Manchester.

Your contribution helps ensure the activities, needs, challenges, and strengths of organisations like yours are fully represented. The stronger the evidence, the stronger our shared voice when advocating for funding, resources, and recognition.

From 2nd - 8th March 2026 Greater Manchester will celebrate Repair Week. This is a city-wide push to help people fix rather than throw away, so we can love things for longer and reduce our impact on the planet.

If you already run a repair event or have a workshop idea you’d like to share, this is your chance to get involved. Hosting an event doesn’t need to be fancy, just bring your skills, enthusiasm, and a little time to help your community fix their stuff.

Get involved here 
 

Big Give’s environmental match funding campaign is now open for applications. Earth Raise is a seven-day online match funding campaign dedicated to helping charities playing a vital role in tackling pressing environmental issues, run in partnership with Environmental Funders Network (EFN).

Earth Raise gives environmental charities the chance to have donations doubled for seven days, starting on World Earth Day (22–29 April 2026).