Free

Third Sector Lab: Open, Visible and Useful – Building Your Professional Voice Online

How do you build a professional online presence without feeling like you’re “selling yourself”?

This practical 90-minute workshop is designed for early careers professionals who want to use online communications more confidently, thoughtfully and effectively. That might include students, recent graduates, apprentices, interns, trainees, new third sector staff, emerging leaders, career changers, or people taking their first steps into a new sector.

Online

Social for Good: Back to (social media) school – How to refresh your strategy

September is the perfect time to take stock. Social media moves fast, and what worked six months ago might not be cutting through anymore. In this session, we'll look at what's changed, what's working now, and how to adjust your strategy so you're heading into the rest of the year with clarity and confidence. 

Walk away with fresh thinking and a clearer sense of where to focus your energy next.

Online

Social for Good: Clicks for Good – Navigating Paid Social Without Wasting Your Budget

A practical introduction to running paid social ads across the major platforms. We'll cover what each channel does best, what to avoid, and how to make your budget work harder, wherever your audience is. Perfect for teams who can't afford to waste money on the wrong channels.

Online

GM Moving: Trauma Informed Approaches to Sport and Physical Activity

Learn how trauma-informed approaches can create safer, more supportive, and inclusive environments in sport and physical activity.

This training session explores how adopting a trauma-informed approach can help create safer, more inclusive, and supportive sporting environments for young people and adults. Participants will gain a better understanding of trauma, its impact on behaviour, wellbeing, and participation in sport, and how coaches, volunteers, and clubs can respond positively and effectively.

Online

The Saltways: How to create effective video content using your phone for charities

Join The Saltways team in this workshop for charities to learn how to create effective & high quality content on your phone. 

Does your charity want to start creating video content but don't know where to start? Join two of The Saltways team for a practical workshop for charities. 

Online

LGBTQ+ Hustings with Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidates

Come and hear from the Greater Manchester mayoral hopefuls on the issues that matter to LGBTQ+ voters.

Join LGBT Foundation for an important evening of conversation, community, and democratic participation, hosted by Emma Goswell.

All mayoral candidates have been invited to take part in this event, providing LGBTQ+ voters and allies with the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to lead Greater Manchester.

The Church, 37 Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3HN
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Debdale Park Book club

Debdale Park will be welcoming two local authors in this month’s book club. Heather Burnside and David Beckler. 

Come along to meet the authors, hear about their writing, pick up a few writing tips, or simply relax and enjoy a friendly morning with fellow book lovers. 

The Aviary Debdale Park, Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7LJ
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South Asian Heritage Month – Intergenerational Cooking Workshops

Come together to cook and enjoy a meal guided by a South Asian elder and share recipes and stories.

Dates and times:
16th July, 6pm
19th July, 12pm
20th July, 6pm
23rd July, 6pm

As part of South Asian Heritage Month 2026, Community Coconut want to bring people together through our favourite language – food. Join a small group of fellow South Asians and an Elder, to share stories, heritage and history, over a meal that will be cooked and eaten together.

All meals will be vegetarian friendly.

Ages 18+

Northmoor Community Centre, 95-97 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester, M12 5RT
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Moss Side Together Festival 2026

Get ready for GOOD VIBES, family fun and a huge community celebration at the Moss Side Together Festival on Friday 24 July, 11am–3pm at Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Moss Side

This free family event is all about bringing the Moss Side community together for a positive day filled with music, laughter, culture and activities for all ages. Whether you’re bringing the kids, grandparents, friends or neighbours - everyone is welcome.

Expect:

Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Raby Street, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4SL