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Help us showcase the work of Manchester’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector

12 Sep 2016 - 15:35 by michelle.foster

Our State of the Sector Survey in 2013 found that there were 3,093 voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Manchester, with an estimated income of £477 million. The sector employed the equivalent of 12,400 full time staff and 94,300 volunteers gave 370,000 hours, with an estimated value of £332 million. Decision makers took note of the survey results, we know it increased their understanding of the sector. Some of the key facts (3093 organisations, 94,300 volunteers) are now widely quoted by colleagues in the Council, the NHS and other bodies such as Big Lottery Fund.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Arts & culture
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Business citizenship
Capacity Building
Children and Families
Commissioning
Crime and Disorder
Environment
Equalities
Faith
Funding
Health and Wellbeing
Homelessness
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Mental Health
Older People
Physical Disability
Policy and Influence
Social enterprise
Transgender
Volunteering
Young People

Tell MAMA's Greater Manchester Youth Leadership Programme wants you

26 Aug 2016 - 11:00 by michelle.foster

Tell MAMA (the organisation that measures anti-Muslim attacks) is looking for 18 to 25 year olds from any background to join their Youth Leadership Programme. You should be interested in tackling hate crimes and Islamophobia, and willing to become members of the Tell MAMA’s Greater Manchester Board.

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Sector News
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Young People

City in the Community employability skills programme for 18-24 years old

19 Aug 2016 - 11:08 by michelle.foster

From September 2016, City in the Community will be running an employability skills programme aimed at young people aged between 18-24 years old who are currently not in employment, education or training.

City in the Community is the community programme of Manchester City Football Club and was originally formed in 1894 to combat anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol, health issues and unemployment in the local community.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Learning, Skills and Employment
Young People

Free Community Reporting project for young people funded by Erasmus+

12 Aug 2016 - 10:30 by michelle.foster

Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) have an exciting opportunity for up to 10 young people who:
• Are aged 13 to 20
• Are interested in learning basic film-making and storytelling skills
• Have experience of leaving/quitting/being excluded from formal education early

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Young People

FGM Prevention Programme update - FGM Summer Campaign launched

15 Jul 2016 - 10:35 by michelle.foster

A new NHS Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) campaign was launched on 9 July. As the start of the summer school holidays near when the numbers of girls taken outside of the UK to be cut increases, this campaign will raise awareness of the severe health implications of FGM for those living in UK who are members of communities affected by FGM.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Children and Families
Crime and Disorder
Young People

Hopes and Dreams Youth Music Project

15 Jul 2016 - 10:23 by michelle.foster

New Step for African Community (NESTAC) are searching for young people aged 16-25 who are interested in music (percussion, composition, arrangement, vocals and song writing) for a special Black History Month performance in October. 

The theme for the event is 'promoting cultural diversity through music'. NESTAC are looking for enthusiastic young people from diverse backgrounds with a passion for music.

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Sector News
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Young People

Cast your vote for the Best Community Space Spirit of Manchester Award 2016

1 Jul 2016 - 12:32 by michelle.foster

Voting is now open to vote for the Best Community Space Spirit of Manchester Award 2016.

Award criteria
A community space can be a piece of land or a building available for use by the community. Organisations needed to show:
• Best use of a community space
• How the space is seen as central within the community
• The impact it has within the local community

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Arts & culture
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Business citizenship
Capacity Building
Children and Families
Crime and Disorder
Environment
Equalities
Faith
Health and Wellbeing
Homelessness
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Mental Health
Older People
Physical Disability
Social enterprise
Transgender
Volunteering
Young People

Greater Manchester Talent Match fourth and final commissioning round now open

1 Jul 2016 - 11:18 by michelle.foster

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO) is looking to commission organisations to deliver the Greater Manchester Talent Match programme in areas of highest multiple deprivation across Greater Manchester or for client groups that are currently underrepresented on the programme in any area of Greater Manchester.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Funding
Young People

Don't Hate Educate Campaign small grant

1 Jul 2016 - 11:11 by michelle.foster

The ‘Don’t Hate, Educate Campaign’ will challenge negative attitudes around race and religion; work with others to educate their communities in order to tackle ignorance around race and religion and promote diversity in their communities reduce racism and religious discrimination in their communities.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding
Young People

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