Manchester has great communities, with people and groups who make a real difference. Manchester City Council wants to say thanks to these people, make sure they are recognised and show them they are appreciated for what they do. 
Who goes that extra mile where you live? Those individuals or groups who do lots for their neighbourhoods, and create that buzz.
Young Manchester is an independent, city wide Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) set up to develop a new way of working to support Youth and Play services for children and young people across Manchester, by working with partner agencies to commission work at a local level. 
Are you a Manchester voluntary sector organisation? 
Would you like to share a story of your activity to be promoted as part of Spirit of Manchester Story Week in September?
Our latest data sets on our work with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations and volunteers is now available on our website here: www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/policy-and-influence/open-data
How much Big Lottery funding is spent in your local area?
Grants from the Big Lottery Fund provide a crucial source of income for much of the voluntary and community sector. And ensure that important public services are delivered to those in need.
Oldham Coliseum Theatre are recruiting for new trustees to join them at this exciting time of major change.
The role of trustee is a voluntary position and requires dedication to the Theatre’s development, ensuring that the Company fulfils its charitable purpose for the public benefit. All trustees are ambassadors for the Theatre’s work and community.
Manchester City Council wishes to commission a service that will recruit, train and coordinate a team of volunteers who are experts by experience, including people with lived experience of homelessness, to support the Homelessness and Housing Options initial contact service. 
Are you interested in raising unlimited funds for your community group through a new opportunity? If so come along to an information event to find out more.
Date: 1 August 2017
Time: 11:00am – 13:00pm (lunch and refreshments provided)
Address: Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road, Manchester
Working in partnership with Fabulous Fan Fayre - Macc are inviting local VCSE groups to an open day to explore how not for profit organisations can raise funds in a unique and exciting way.
Come and join us at our FREE events celebrating Manchester’s community spirit with FUN, FILMS & FOOD!
7 July Moston Miners Arts 5pm - 8pm
14 July Activity and Lifestyle Centre Wythenshawe 1pm - 4pm
21 July Community on Solid Ground, Whalley Range 6pm - 8.30pm
26 July Northmoor Community Centre Longsight 12pm - 3pm
4 Aug Klondyke Social Club Levenshulme 5pm - 8pm
We are limited to how many we can cater for so please book by calling Michelle on 0161 834 9823 and tell her which event(s) you'll be attending.
Do you want free training for your volunteers?
Manchester Volunteer Advice Project (MVAP) could deliver what you want
This course is suitable for any volunteers in roles working with the public
It has been developed to enable volunteers to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to carry out a range of roles.
Age UK Manchester are looking for volunteers to help within their Information and Advice Service. Available roles include generalist advisors, telephone advisors, benefit advisors and benefit form filling advisors. Full training and support will be given as required. 