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People who get involved in health research tend to have better outcomes, as they become better at managing their own health. Taking part in research also means you are helping to discover new ways to…
More years ago than it’s comfortable to count, I witnessed the following conversation between Dave Williams and another VCSE leader:
"Oh Dave, all you ever talk about is carers."
"Too bloody right I…
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we have to announce the death of our Chief Officer Dave Williams on 19th November 2025.
Dave was a wonderful, kind, caring, witty and inspirational man. He…
This episode focuses on Places that care: Communities taking action and leading everyday support together.
It is filled with stories of our communities showing up for each other; friendly faces and…
As Carers Rights Day approaches, NHS Greater Manchester is reminding unpaid carers that their own health and wellbeing are just as important as the person they support.
Every day, around 12,000…
More than a quarter of Manchester children leave primary school unable to read well, so Manchester Libraries Trust, the charity that supports archives, educational and cultural activity in Manchester…
How can we create more equitable research partnerships with community organisations?
Join a series of webinars about the Greater Manchester Respectful Research Charter, co-developed by the…
Now is the time to stand together, with courage, solidarity, and a shared commitment to real change.
The UK is experiencing an unacceptable rise in racist, xenophobic and sectarian hate. Extremist…
In this episode, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe spotlights the inspirational journey of Nathaniel Yates, a train safety access campaigner whose personal experience with inaccessible train stations in…
The Manchester City Council Work and Skills Team is looking to commission a not for profit/voluntary sector organisation to deliver a short project which will seek to engage with and support…
Benefact Group Movement for Good are giving away £120,000 in December. 12 Days of Giving in December will see Benefact Group Movement for Good give 120 charities £1,000 each over 12 days.
The…
Good Thing Foundation's National Device Bank, is now open for applications. Good Things Foundation have announced they have thousands of devices to give out from January 2026. Successful Hubs can…