Young Manchester has released the following update:
‘On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to inform you that we have appointed Michelle Farrell-Bell to the position of Chief Executive of Young Manchester. 
With over 30 years’ experience working in children’s charities and local authorities across the North of England, Michelle’s background is rooted in both Youth and Community and Social Work.
Young people today are suffering the worst economic prospects for several generations. Though mentoring is understood to have an impact on increasing opportunities for young people, the current offer in the UK is patchy in terms of quality, delivery and impact. 
Manchester Safeguarding Children’s Board (MSCB) wants to know your views on how children and young people can keep safe in Manchester: 
What does being safe mean to you?
What makes young people feel unsafe or worried?
What are the most important things that Manchester Safeguarding Children Board should work on to help children and young people be safer?
Gaddum administers the Mynshull’s Educational Foundation which provides grants to children and young adults up to the age of 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds to purchase books, equipment and uniforms to enable them to continue their education or apprenticeship. The student must live in the City of Manchester or its immediate surroundings abutting the City.
No World Cup, No Euros. The football calendar has been cleared for this one event. It’s the ReachOut Charity Cup and ReachOut are inviting all of their friends and corporate partners to get involved. 
The ReachOut Charity Cup 2017 is being held on Monday 5 June 2017, 5.30pm – 8pm at Dean Trust Ardwick, Ardwick, Stockport Road, M12 4DY.
Entry: £250 per team
The pitch is 3G AstroTurf.
Are you over 19 and unemployed? 
Earn up to £100
It doesn’t affect benefits
There is help with childcare
You gain a certificate
You will have fun and meet new people
The programme starts in 20 March to 31 March 2017 at the Simpson Memorial Hall, 361 Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester, M40 9NB.
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. 
City in the Community create opportunities through football to engage with the local community and work to motivate and inspire people to achieve.
The Youth Social Action Fund is open to community groups for grants between £1,000 and £5,000 that will promote volunteering, fundraising and campaigning amongst young people aged between 10 and 20 (25 years for young people with disabilities). This fund is part of the wider multi-agency #iwill campaign. 
The University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU) is the largest Students’ Union in the country with a track record of providing essential student services and access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities for the last 155 years. It became a registered charity following the 2010 change to granting students’ unions full charitable status that recognises the key part they play in the voluntary and community sector.
Fastlaners is a free employability programme for young people living in Greater Manchester aged 18-25. It equips participants with the knowledge, networks, skills and confidence to improve their job prospects and find meaningful employment. It is ideally suited to young people who have some work experience and/or qualifications and are looking for support to turn their skills and passions into a job they love. 