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.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and real team player. This post is a temporary role to provide continuity and cover while a member of staff is on a career break.

Volunteer Centre Manchester is part of Manchester Community Central. We support people across the city to get involved in volunteering and support organisations to involve volunteers well. This includes providing a brokerage service, running drop-ins and advice sessions, supporting good practice, and working with partners across the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

From 2nd - 8th March, a week-long celebration for repair will spread across Greater Manchester. Repair Week is about helping people fix instead of throw, so we can love things for longer and reduce our impact on the planet.

Do you have a regular repair event to promote?
Have a great idea for a workshop to share your skills?
Host an event and help your community fix their stuff. 
It doesn’t have to be fancy just you, your know-how, and a little time.

Why join in? 

RNIB has been working with a wide range of blind and partially sighted people, over the last 6 months, to understand what the future may look like for them in 2035. They have also helped to test some ideas about what a future RNIB should look like. RNIB now want to build on what they have learned and are seeking your involvement to help shape their future direction further, helping to make RNIB more sustainable, increasing the impact, and reaching even more people who need support.

International Volunteer Day 2025 is a global observance created by the UN General Assembly to celebrate the power and impact of volunteers. What began as a mandate in 1985 has grown into a worldwide movement recognising the essential role of volunteering in strengthening communities and driving progress.