SCRAN is an innovative one-day gathering uniting chefs, farmers, producers, policy-makers and community leaders to reimagine what’s possible for Manchester’s food economy. We aim to inspire new thinking, spark connections, build network and develop ideas in support of resilient regional food economies.
A discussion built around the questions…
This session will cover the basics to help you find and apply for funding for your small charity or community group including:
This is a free, casual online get-together of people working in the charity sector who are interested in using Canva for visual design.
This get-together has no agenda and is governed entirely by what people want to know and/or share.
These include tips and questions about using Canva to create: graphics, animations, posts, videos etc. either for social media, online or print formats.
AI is no longer a future concept – it is transforming HR today. Employees use it to strengthen grievances or bolster Employment Tribunal claims. Trade unions rely on it to support members, target recruits and develop negotiation strategies. HR teams leverage it to streamline recruitment, transcribe meetings, or summarise complaints.
For HR, understanding AI’s impact—and its legal risks—is essential to safeguarding organisational integrity and team wellbeing.
Could influencers help your charity reach new audiences? Join Media Trust for an expert webinar on the basics of working with influencers.
Influencer marketing isn’t just for big brands and big budgets. The right creator can help your charity reach new audiences, tell powerful stories and build genuine connections with communities who might not otherwise encounter your work.
But how do you find influencers who genuinely align with your cause? What makes a good partnership? And how can charities make collaborations work when time and resources are limited?
You are invited to join Local Welcome for their Manchester Community Meal on Saturday 3rd October.
You’ll cook and eat a meal from scratch with people in your community – some born locally, some new to the area, and some seeking sanctuary or with refugee backgrounds.
The Proud Trust are pleased to announce that the Ground Up Cafe at The Proud Place is now open to the public Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm!
As part of the launch, there will be a series of events in the cafe across Manchester's Welcome Weeks (End of September 2026).
October often brings a familiar pressure to finish the year strong, smash those goals and get ahead before Christmas.
But what if, instead, you took a little time to pause, take stock and think about what you really want the rest of the year to feel like?
Delivered by Sara Jubb, Coach, Speaker & Co-Founder of Plantfood Coaching, Come Back to Yourself is a free, live guided reflection session for women who are carrying a lot, supporting everyone else and perhaps feeling a little disconnected from themselves in the process.
October often brings a familiar pressure to finish the year strong, smash those goals and get ahead before Christmas.
But what if, instead, you took a little time to pause, take stock and think about what you really want the rest of the year to feel like?
Come Back to Yourself is a free, live guided reflection session for women who are carrying a lot, supporting everyone else and perhaps feeling a little disconnected from themselves in the process.
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!