LGBTQIA+

Creating a collective response to sexual violence in Manchester: the perspective of men, members of the LGBTQ+ community and women in the asylum & migration system

Join us for an important and insightful conversation/voluntary sector assembly highlighting the vital role of the VCSE sector in supporting victims of sexual violence. This event aims to elevate awareness, foster collaboration and explore collective solutions to better meet the needs of diverse communities that are affected by the issue. Our focus on the day will be on men victims, women in the asylum and migration system and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Speakers include:  

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

The LGBTQ+ Equality Panel is recruiting

Are you an LGBTQ+ person living in Greater Manchester who's passionate about equality and wants to make a difference for the communities you represent?

Join the LGBTQ+ Equality Panel and help shape queer inclusive policy in Greater Manchester.

Two open days are being hosted on 21st September (online) and 5th October (in-person at LGBT Foundation) 12pm-2pm where you can learn more about the panel and apply to join. Sign up here

Announcement: Macc has successfully secured Manchester City Council’s contract to provide infrastructure support to the city's voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector

Macc is delighted to announce that, following an open tender process, we have once again been successful in securing the contract with Manchester City Council to deliver infrastructure support to the city's voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. This work enables us to support charities, community groups (including the community work done by faith organisations), voluntary groups, and social enterprises to be healthy, sustainable, well-run and above all, impactful for our communities.

Call for new members of GM=EqAl

GM=EqAl have just begun recruiting for new working group members. Do you represent marginalised or minoritised communities and want to assist the Greater Manchester Equality Alliance in connecting communities and policy makers and help to ensure the equality, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of decision making at the highest levels in Greater Manchester? Greater Manchester GM+EqAl Equality Alliance

Community Health Equity Manchester Grant Programme 2024

Health Equity is when everyone can reach their full health and wellbeing potential without unfair differences. Manchester City Council know from their research that some communities who already experience discrimination and disadvantage are also more likely to experience worse health outcomes. Manchester City Council

Celebrate LGBT+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month is an annual celebration of the lives of LGBT+ people of the past. It is marked every February in the UK, with each year’s celebration having its own unique theme. The Proud Trust has produced a free downloadable pack for schools to celebrate LGBT+ History Month, including four engaging lesson plans developed by their expert Training and Education team.