Macc is reviewing our equalities and inclusion approach. We have been wanting to do this work for some time and while Covid-19 has disrupted so much over the last year, we believe this work is important and so we are now starting this as lockdown measures are easing. In the light of the increased focus on tackling racism, we want to make sure we are playing our part in that movement as best we can.

Like all organisations, Macc is always a “work in progress”. We know that we do not always get it right and that there is always room for improvement, always more we can do. We want to understand more about how Macc is seen by VCSE sector organisations in Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities. We know that some of that might be uncomfortable for us to hear but listening is the only way we can move forward.

If you have accessed our services, we would like to make sure we hear what your experience of this was. We also want to reach out to groups who may not have worked with Macc before as well as those we work with on a more regular basis.  

Macc will engage key Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic organisations in a focus group following the survey. Macc is pleased to be working with brap on this review as a non-recipient of Macc’s services and outside the City, they bring expertise in developing anti-racism work and an independent perspective from outside of our local Manchester sector. Find out more about brap’s work 

In the spirit of living our values (supportive, collaborative, influential) this short survey has been developed by brap with Macc and members of our Board of Trustees. It is designed to help Macc, our board, staff, and volunteers understand the current reach of our work and how our organisation and our work and services are experienced by groups in communities experiencing racial inequalities in Manchester. We will use the results to feed into our ongoing work to develop our anti-racism action plan and our practice and become a more inclusive organisation.

Please complete the survey here by the extended deadline 18 July 2021

You can complete the survey anonymously or leave your contact details at the end. The survey should take around 10 minutes to complete.

Please note that Macc will not see your responses, the results will be collated by brap.

Please do pass this survey onto other Black Asian Minority Ethnic led VCSE organisations, we want it to be distributed as widely as possible.

Please note we have used the term BAME in certain parts of the survey because we think it is a term that is well understood in our sector. However we do recognise it is limiting. Our principle is to describe individuals, groups and networks in the way that they prefer.

With thanks and best wishes

Mike Wild, Chief Executive, Macc

15 September, 7pm - 9.30pm, The Bay Horse Tavern, Manchester City Centre

Join us for what will certainly be an entertaining evening raising valuable funds for the Spirit of Manchester Fund. The Spirit of Manchester Fund provides mini-grants to local voluntary community groups, social enterprises or registered charities to help deliver projects, events or community activities which improve the wellbeing of people who live, work or study in Manchester.

This year the Quiz will be held at The Bay Horse Tavern (on Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA) and will be hosted by our very own in-house quizmaster Mr Martin Preston – Deputy Chief Executive at Macc.

We invite you or a team (maximum of six per team) to come along for what we are sure will be a fun night. Cost: £5 per person

The winning team will be awarded a custom made trophy from Ella McIntosh from Manchester Craft and Design Centre.

Why not use the quiz as an opportunity to get together with friends, family and colleagues whilst raising funds for a valuable cause?

Register here
 

We are offering the opportunity once again for you to thank organisations and individuals who you feel have demonstrated great work over the last 12 months. This is a non-competitive element with all submissions of thanks being mentioned on the night of the awards and also included on our website and in our Spirit of Manchester Awards brochure. These will be listed under three categories:
      •    PeopleofMcr
      •    Tackling inequalities
      •    Food and supplies

Submissions close on 1 September 2021

We want to make sure everyone has access to up to date information about the support available from local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations in Manchester – and, for those wishing to help, how they can support the work of local community organisations to ensure nobody is left behind during these difficult times.
 
We have repurposed our online directory as a free, open resource for pulling all this information together in one place so that local people, public sector partners and businesses can use it. This means that individuals can find what is open and what kinds of support are available. It also helps us at Macc understand what organisations need and how we can support our amazing VCSE colleagues in their continuing response to Covid-19.
 
Update or register your organisation on our online directory here

> 2 x Chef’s at the Milk and Honey Cafe

   Salary: £9,500 per annum | Hours: 20 hours per week | Deadline: 15 July, 12pm

> Development Worker at Emmeline's Pantry

   Salary: £25,000 per annum | Hours: 35 hours per week | Deadline: 16 July

> Community Projects Lead at Groundwork Greater Manchester

   Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum, pro rata | Hours: 36.66 hours per week | Deadline: 16 July

> Events Assistant at Manchester Cathedral

   Salary: £19,110 per annum | Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Deadline: 18 July 

> Volunteer Manager at NHS Manchester CCG

   Salary: £38,890 - £44,503 per annum | Hours: Full time | Deadline: 20 July

> Ensembles Administrator at The Hallé

   Salary: £18,500 per annum, pro rata | Hours: Part-time | Deadline: 23 July, 12pm

> Development Worker at Women Asylum Seekers Together (Manchester)

   Salary: £28,672 per annum, pro rata | Hours: 21 hours per week | Deadline: 25 July

> 2 x Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) at Stockport Without Abuse

   Salary: £24,657.48 per annum | Hours: 37 hours per week | Deadline: 26 July, 9am

> Co-Production Facilitator at Unlimited Potential

   Salary: £26,511 - £29,577 per annum | Hours: 35 hours per week | Deadline: 26 July, 9am

> Support Worker (Morning Star and Emergency Accommodation) at Caritas Diocese of Salford

   Salary: £19,572 - £19,964 per annum | Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Deadline: 2 August, 9am

> Manchester IRIS GP Lead post: Identification and Referral to Improve Safety at The Pankhurst
   Trust (Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid)

   Hours: 7.5 hours per week (2 sessions per week 3.75 hours) | Deadline: 2 August, 9am

> Trauma Informed Counselling Practitioner at Stockport Without Abuse

   Salary: £26,470 per annum, pro rata | Hours: 37 hours per week | Deadline: 2 August, 9am

> Finance Assistant at Age UK Manchester

   Salary: £18,694 per annum | Hours: 35 hours per week | Deadline: 2 August, 12pm

> Inspire Receptionist at Levenshulme Inspire

   Salary: £9.30 per hour | Hours: 21-28 hours per week | Deadline: 6 August, 5pm

> Domestic Abuse Worker (Young People) at Crossroads Derbyshire

   Salary: £22,183 - £24,491 per annum | Hours: 37 hours per week | Deadline: 9 August, 9am

> Development Officer – Donations at The Hallé

   Salary: £18,500 per annum | Hours: Full time | Deadline: 9 August, 12pm

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Our funding search engine is a straight forward FREE service using information from IDOX Information Solutions that can help voluntary, community, social enterprise sector organisations like yours to find suitable funding. By becoming a member of Macc you will gain access to our free funding portal of funding opportunities.

Please note: To be eligible to access our funding portal you must be a voluntary, community, social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations working in the City of Manchester with at least 50% of your beneficiaries in the City of Manchester. VCSE organisations working outside of the City of Manchester, consultants, sole traders, statutory bodies, private businesses and infrastructure organisations who become members of Macc aren’t eligible to access our funding portal. To sign up to become a member of Macc and to access our funding portal, complete our membership form

If you need any help with using the funding portal please email us: [email protected]

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The aim of the Greater Manchester Older People's Network is to inform and influence Greater Manchester strategies that affect older people. Membership is open to all older people living in Greater Manchester.

Skill Givers

The Skill Givers project has expanded and is now able to offer support to ALL voluntary groups, community groups, charities and social enterprises across Salford and Manchester. Over the next six months we will be focusing on trying to support the voluntary sector with adapting to the new ways of working that have had to be in place due to Covid-19. We want to know how employee volunteers can really make a difference to your organisation – Get in touch and let us know! You can find out more and register for the project on the Skill Givers website or contact the Project Coordinator if you have any questions about how this may work for you organisation, tel: 0791 225 9255, email: [email protected]

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The Capacity Building Team provides group development support to build the capacity and sustainability of Manchester's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. This is available through bespoke, one-to-one support and our training and we co-ordinate a training calendar of other relevant training opportunities from across the city.

Click here for resources on starting a group, governance, funding factsheets, managing / taking on a building, policy templates, a directory of VCSE organisations and much more.

The Policy and Influence Team promotes positive change in Manchester through bringing the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector together, enabling opportunities for constructive dialogue with the statutory and private sectors, encouraging creative solutions and informing the sector about policy and strategic developments.

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