LGBTQIA+

10GM Civil Contingencies Focus Groups invitation

Salford CVS is organising a series of focus groups on behalf of 10GM to better understand the needs of marginalised groups and their organisations before, during, and after civil contingencies such as floods, wildfires, and pandemics. The outcome of these focus groups will be twofold: 

The Open Doors Project (free room booking)   

The Open Doors Project, established by The University of Manchester's Office for Social Responsibility in partnership with Manchester Museum, Alliance Manchester Business School and the Christabel Pankhurst Building, provides free meeting room space on the Oxford Road campus for community organisations. Bookings are available to voluntary and charity organisations, CICs and social enterprises, community groups, and residents’ associations.

Our Manchester Strategy 2025-35 launched

To develop the new Our Manchester strategy, Manchester City Council listened to over 10,000 voices across Manchester to shape a future we can all be proud of.

Over the next 10 years, they will be focusing on the 12 key priorities residents said mattered most – Our People, Our Neighbourhoods, Our City.

The Future of the St Thomas Centre is Secured

We are pleased to say that the St Thomas Centre in Ardwick will continue to serve as a vital hub for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Greater Manchester. Following the closure of GMCVO, we can now announce that agreement has been reached for Macc to take over responsibility for the Centre, safeguarding this important resource for our sector.