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Autistic people offer employers both a new pool of talent, and a greater diversity of thought within a workforce and teams. That is the message of two new guides launched in Greater Manchester. Local…
Asda has launched a ‘community cuppa’ initiative in around 100 stores which offers their café space to local groups for free to meet from 2pm-6pm. Attendees also receive a free tea or coffee.  …
Fifteen grants of £920 are available to grassroots voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the city of Manchester, which support communities most affected by the cost of…
Are you a Manchester voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisation? Would you like to share a story of your everyday activity supporting people experiencing homelessness, as part of…
In the latest newsletter, GM Poverty Action share the impact their Money Matters programme has had in its first year, and why they are now urging for a nationwide rollout of the scheme. There is an…
Pathway Fund, a new Black and Global Majority-led social investment wholesaler, is collaborating with open innovation organisation, Do It Now Now (DiNN), to deliver a cutting-edge enterprise…
Greater Manchester to welcome new public art trail to promote mental health awareness this winter Creative studio and multidisciplinary arts collective We are Willow, has collaborated with global art…
‘I am pleased to see that, the human values that started with HARP (Hulme Advocacy Resource Project), are still alive and well in Manchester Mind today.’ John Butler, one of the founders of HARP…
The latest round of the NOMA Fund is now open for applications from local community groups. The NOMA Fund is offering awards of up to £1,000 to grassroots community groups working with young people…
The Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing Fund – Manchester Local Care Organisation (City Centre, Miles Platting, Moston and Newton Heath) is now open for applications from VCSE organisations based in…
A recent HR survey that was done as part of the VCSE workforce programme showed that there was an appetite for a shared HR service across the VCSE sector. Therefore, we have been having discussions…
Research can create change for healthcare and help Integrated Care Systems to plan for healthier futures. Vocal are working with the voluntary sector and community voices across Greater Manchester to…