Free

Join the University of Manchester to discuss how local government can use culture and heritage to craft shared identities in local communities.

Greater Manchester has a rich and diverse heritage that is creative, industrial and political. It is also a place with deep-seated regional inequalities, both compared to the rest of the country and within the city region itself. So how can its history be harnessed to build social cohesion and community connectedness?

This free workshop will cover the following topics:

• Importance of evaluating,
• different ways to evaluate and deciding which way is best suited for your project,
• deciding what questions to ask and the data you need both for your organisation and for measuring impact for your funders

This free workshop will cover the following topics: 

• Recruiting well to get the right volunteers for your service/activity,
• efficient and effective volunteer inductions/training,
• leading your volunteer team well - to support their satisfaction in their role and a smooth running service,
• having constructive conversations, rewarding volunteering and acknowledging their time and energy,
• how to provide personal and professional development for your volunteers

This free workshop will cover the following topics:

• What is signposting and what are referrals,
• what are the benefits of signposting and referrals for your clients and your organisation,
• setting up referral and signposting pathways,
• having effective and sensitive conversations to create signposting opportunities,
• accessing and setting up resources to signpost/refer and manage capacity

This free workshop is focused on Partnership Working. 

Topics will include: 

• Benefits of partnership work for your clients and your organisations,
• setting up partnerships appropriate to your service and your organisational goals,
• networking in spaces appropriate to your service and organisation,
• maintaining and developing relationships with partner organisations,
• developing your network

This is a free workshop focusing on Community Engagement.

Topics will include: 

• How to engage with the groups and individuals you want to work with,
• different barriers people face and how to overcome them in your service/activity,
• providing a positive client experience,
• creating an inclusive and accessible environment,
• recruiting people to attend your service/activity,
• carrying out outreach work.

Youth Charter Race for Peace invites communities to participate in Race for Peace 2026, an event that promotes peace, unity and community through sport, community leadership and education. 

Race for Peace 2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Soweto uprisings in South Africa in 1976 recognising the historic role of young people in the struggle for equality and educational opportunity.

Share and join an online webinar sharing information on financial support opportunities for families.

Content

• Benefit checker tool/calculator
• Citizens Advice support
• Access to energy grants
• Credit Union offers, including family and school uniform loans
• Cracking Good Food kitchen kit shop

GM Live Well Frontline Peer Support Network members are invited to an in-person event focused on celebrating the network, sharing learning, and shaping future priorities.

The day will include interactive workshops, networking opportunities, a learning quiz, and space to reflect on wellbeing and resilience. Feedback from the event will help shape the future direction of the network.

Join the GM Living Income campaign to hear stories about the need for a Living Income pilot in Greater Manchester.

The event will celebrate progress so far, feature live performances, and bring together people working towards a fairer future.