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Black History Month 2026 – Expression of interest opportunity

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Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council is inviting expressions of interest for Black History Month 2026. The Equity and Engagement Team are seeking creative, community-led proposals that celebrate Black history, culture, creativity and community in Manchester, with young people placed at the heart of the project.

Proposals are invited from organisations, artists, practitioners, creative collectives and community groups that can work with young people and wider communities to explore identity, belonging, heritage, contribution, creativity and future aspirations.

Topics
Arts & culture
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Young People

A.C.T. (Analyse. Campaign. Transform), a new leadership development programme for 16-25 year olds

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Rekindle collective

A.C.T. (Analyse. Campaign. Transform.) is a new leadership development programme for 16-25 year olds from Greater Manchester delivered by Rekindle and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation Kinship Programme.

Later this year, Rekindle will merge with The Roots Programme and Northern Soul to form The Rekindle Collective, bringing together three organisations with a shared commitment to advancing social and racial justice, educational equality and community power.

Topics
Leadership
Young People

Free creative courses for young adults

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Reform Radio logo

Reform Radio are offering a range of free creative courses for young people living within Manchester postcodes. 

Alongside broadcasting independent music and culture, Reform Radio use creative media to support young adults across Greater Manchester into meaningful careers.

Beyond the training itself, all participants receive 1:1 mentorship from experienced creative professionals throughout the course and for 6 weeks after, helping them to build confidence, develop skills, and navigate industry opportunities.

Topics
Arts & culture
Digital
Learning, Skills and Employment
Young People
Other

Child Sexual Abuse: Survivor led session: We Are Survivors

Manchester Safeguarding Partnership are pleased to welcome We Are Survivors to deliver this final session in their Week of Action.

Established in Greater Manchester in 2009, We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused charity that creates safe spaces and provides specialist support for male survivors, including trans and non-binary individuals, affected by sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation. Their work combines direct support, advocacy, education and awareness-raising to help break the silence surrounding sexual harm and create lasting change.

King's House Conference Centre, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB
Shared Topic Areas
Children and Families
Crime and Disorder
Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health
Young People

Child Sexual Abuse: Survivor led session: Reign Collective

Manchester Safeguarding Partnership are delighted to welcome REIGN Collective to deliver their morning session on the final day in their Week of Action

REIGN is a Manchester-based, survivor-led organisation that works to transform how professionals and services understand and respond to child sexual abuse and exploitation through training, consultancy and lived-experience expertise. Their work is recognised for providing powerful insights that challenge perceptions, improve safeguarding practice, and drive meaningful change.

King's House Conference Centre, Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB
Shared Topic Areas
Children and Families
Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health
Young People

Manchester Safeguarding Partnership: Children Safeguarding Learning Forum – Reframing masculinity for young men and boys in a changing world

This forum provides an opportunity to hear from leading expert Dr Sophie King-Hill, who will explore contemporary understandings of masculinity and consider how professionals can better understand, engage and support young men and boys. The session will encourage reflection on the challenges facing young people today and the importance of creating environments where healthy, positive expressions of masculinity can thrive.  

This thought-provoking session will be relevant to any professional working with children and families in Manchester.

Online
Shared Topic Areas
Health and Wellbeing
Young People

The Outdoor Collaborative Youth Ambassador Programme

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The Outdoor Collaborative

The Outdoor Collaborative (TOC) is set to launch its Youth Ambassador Programme 2026 – 2027, aimed at recruiting people across Greater Manchester to help support young people in our local communities: improving their mental and physical wellbeing and helping them build a better connection to community life.

About the Youth Ambassador Programme

Topics
Community Engagement
Health and Wellbeing
Leadership
Learning, Skills and Employment
VCM
Volunteering
Young People
Other

Community Cancer Conversations

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Community Cancer Conversations 2026-2027

Community Health MCR - Community Cancer Conversations Programme 2026-2027

You’ve told Ladybarn Community Hub that “cancer feels deeply isolating”, “there aren’t always spaces to talk openly with people who understand, especially outside the hospital”.

So Ladybarn Community Hub are creating something new together! A community space for conversation, peer support, connection, reflection, belonging.

Topics
Children and Families
Community Engagement
Community First
Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health
Older People
Young People
Other

Every Breath Matters

Are you aged 26 or under?

Join Choked Up for an afternoon exploring clean air, climate justice, and the right for everyone to breathe clean air.

What to expect?
Hear from an inspiring keynote speaker and connect with other young people passionate about creating healthier, fairer communities.

Explore a range of interactive stalls and activities led by youth campaigners from Choked Up and Teach the Future. Find out how to influence local decision-makers, and discover ways to get involved in campaigns for cleaner air.

University of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR
Shared Topic Areas
Environment
Young People
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