Each library is a ‘warm space’ that is an attractive welcome safe free space that residents of all ages can come in and stay warm all day in a positive environment with lots of resources.
Resources/support include:
The Big Life group are supporting the Manchester Integrated Care Partnership with the Manchester Social Prescribing Development Fund and are currently accepting expressions of interest for 
funding up to £3,000.
Do you need somewhere warm? Do you want to save money heating your home this autumn and winter? Pop to your local library. Libraries are warm, welcoming, spaces with comfortable seating where you can stay for as long as you need, for free. You can even pick up some free data for your mobile device, if you’re struggling to pay for the Internet.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)’s new Foundational Economy Innovation Fund will provide grants for businesses and organisations Greater Manchester’s foundational or everyday economy to trial innovative new ideas and improve ways of working.
Street Soccer Academy offers FA accredited football coaching environments known as Regional Centres. At these centres individuals will receive coaching sessions delivered by FA qualified coaches 
with the opportunity to get hands-on involved in the delivery of the sessions or just simply to participate in the sessions. Each session includes a warm-up, technical session and small-sided game.
Got a great idea for a community project, but need a little help to get it off the ground? The Onward Community Fund aims to support local groups and projects. Onward Homes is particularly interested in funding projects which support people that are facing increased demands and challenges as a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis.
One Manchester’s brand-new Winter Wellness Fund has been set up to support Manchester residents in their areas this winter.
One Manchester are inviting local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations to apply for grants of between £2,500 and £10,000.
Do you know a special person who cares for a family member or friend without being paid? Do you feel that they should be recognised for their dedication?
African Caribbean Care Group, African and Caribbean Mental Health Services, LMCP Care Link and Carers Manchester are hosting and awards ceremony and dinner dance on 17 December 2022, 6.30pm till late at the Hyatt Hotel to recognise their contributions.
St John Ambulance has developed a new programme called Health Citizens to engage young people in responding to the issues they find within their communities. The programme is made up of 3 
modules which are designed to help them develop the skills they will need to create their own piece of social action that is related to a health or social care need.
Manchester City Council’s Money Matters Team hit the road this autumn, armed with tips and tricks to help residents with the cost-of-living crisis.