This winter, Street Support Network are partnering with Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network (GMHAN) to launch a campaign to educate the public and businesses about how to 
volunteer effectively with homelessness organisations in Greater Manchester.
The Be Proud Awards celebrate Manchester's many volunteers and the unsung heroes who make our city great.
The awards are the perfect way to thank the extraordinary individuals and groups for their hard work in helping others.
These individuals and groups make a real difference in our communities.
Charities with an annual income of up to £250,000 are eligible to apply, with a maximum grant of £10,000. Priority is given to charities who rely on volunteer support and make an impact in their communities. The Trust plans to distribute a total 
of £500,000 in this round.
The Trust's 2021-26 strategy document outlines 4 priorities:
Ryder Brow Community Allotment Society (RBCAS) is a voluntary group that provides services for the improvement of social, mental and physical wellbeing for people of the local community.
All the hard work that goes into recruiting volunteers is often lost due to lack of management.
We will use a variety of learning methods to help you ensure that your volunteers are managed well.
This course is suitable for paid staff and volunteers who have a responsibility for managing volunteers.
Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Zoom
Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership run 9-week training courses (sessions every Tuesday) teaching you how to give good quality advice on welfare benefits and housing, as well as 
assertiveness and communication skills.
Manchester City of Sanctuary offer a varied and dynamic programme of activities to refugees and asylum seekers that are engaging, fun and promote positive mental health and wellbeing. Their mission is to make Manchester a welcoming place for these individuals. The North West has the second highest number of asylum seekers of any UK region with 16 per 10,000 people. Volunteering is known to be beneficial for both individuals and the wider community.
Manchester City of Sanctuary are thrilled to share this report about their recent Volunteer Placement Project.
Join GC Business Growth Hub and JCI Manchester as they bring businesses together to connect with the third-sector on 25 April 2023, 9am-11am at Virgin Money, 48-50 Market Street, Manchester, 
M1 1PW.
