The Manchester Youth Council are young people, aged 13-24, who represent the young people of Manchester. The Youth Council run meetings, events, training and campaign at local and national levels to ensure they are influencing decisions and shaping future services.
There are numerous ways to get involved with the youth council ranging from getting involved with a local youth panel in your area to coming to the Town Hall for their full meetings.
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation launches its creative summer programme. In August 2014, MediaCityUK will play host to an array of creative short courses and outdoor activities.
Young people will investigate, document and generate media content around an imaginary alien landing.
Enjoy a complete 4 week programme packed with a range of fun activities including outdoor sports (tennis, badminton, football, cricket, basketball, dodgeball, netball, rounders), creative arts and crafts, baking, online games, American pool, table tennis, bouncy castles, board games and foos-ball.
The playscheme will be delivered by qualified play workers, sports coaches and youth workers.
Are you working with young people that would be interested in applying to become part of the Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) Leadership Group?
Are you 16-24?
Are you looking for the opportunity to voice your opinion?
Do you want to influence discussions and services for young people?
Are you ready to take on the challenge of being a GMYN Young Leader?
Why not join the GMYN Leadership Group?
This is a fantastic opportunity open to all young people 16-24 from across Greater Manchester.
FareShare Greater Manchester fights hunger and tackles food waste by redistributing surplus food to over 100 charities in the region. They source food from the food and drinks industry, from donations and food drives, and also by capturing surplus edible fruit and vegetables at New Smithfield Market where they’re based.
On average they redistribute six tonnes of food every week.
FareShare Greater Manchester are keen to work with Manchester based play and youth providers over the summer holidays to help support children, young people and families at risk of food poverty.
Do you need money to access work, training or further education?
Apply for a Your Housing Group Bursary and you could receive money to enable you to go to university, cover transport costs to attend college or work, or support your move to a more independent life.
The Young Person Bursary is an initiative set up by Your Housing Group, which is available to all young people aged between 14-25 years old who live in a Your Housing Group property.
Would getting into further education or work help you realise your full potential? Find out how our Bursary can support you.
Could Manchester be Europe’s answer to America’s hippest city - Portland, Oregon?
Manchester has enjoyed solid economic success, there is now an opportunity for a ‘new wave’ to Manchester’s future. A new report A Civil Economy for Manchester, prepared for Macc by the think-do tank the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) demonstrates how this new wave is about unleashing the power of citizens, social and voluntary group.
Macc, together with VYM and Manchester City Council jointly carried out an evaluation of Manchester City Council's Youth and Play Services Commissioning (2014/15) which has, as yet, not been published. The statement explains the position of Macc and VYM who want to see the evaluation published as soon as possible, and the steps that have been agreed with Manchester City Council to make this happen.
GMCVO is inviting organisations to apply to host one of the first group of ‘Talent Coaches’, under Greater Manchester’s Talent Match programme.
Talent Match is a £108 million Big Lottery funded scheme aimed at tackling youth unemployment in 21 areas of England hardest hit by the economic downturn. It is a five-year investment for those aged 18-24 who have not been in employment, education or training for 12 months or more and need particular support to help them along the pathway to work.
Macc, VYM and Manchester City Council worked co-operatively to produce an Evaluation of Youth and Play Fund Commissioning (2013-2015). The evaluation is based on survey data, focus groups and interviews with officers and councillors of Manchester City Council and with voluntary sector youth and play providers. It is divided into a number of sections each with findings, recommendations and questions to be considered, including sections on the application process, the decision making process panels and moderation and contract negotiation.