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This bulletin is designed to give you an overview and update of the key, main health and social care developments in Manchester – including how the work fits with the growth and ambitions of the city…
‘Manchester will play its full part in limiting the impacts of climate change… and by 2025 will be on a path to being a zero carbon city by 2050’. This is Manchester’s latest commitment on climate…
If your friend or family member is suffering from domestic violence, or you think that they’re being abused, call the Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0161 636 7525. Help lines aren’t just for victims –…
Rob Wilson, the Minister for Civil Society, has announced plans for a Local Charities Day, which would take place later this year to celebrate local charities and community groups. Wilson said at the…
The Community Life Survey is an annual survey commissioned by Cabinet Office to provide Official Statistics on issues that are key to encouraging social action and empowering communities, including…
NCVO is involved in the Skills exchange project which is being led by the government’s Office for Civil Society. The project aims to connect charities and business and raise the awareness of the…
The Training and Skills Development Foundation are hosting 1 to 1 Minibus Driving Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training exclusively during August. Bespoke MiDAS One to One Training available Standard…
A collaborative approach to support Black, Asian, minority ethnic and refugee women and girls in Manchester, dealing with crisis, accessing help and support, developing aspirations and achieving…
Arts Council England has announced changes to the way it will approach its investment, from 2018, following a consultation with the arts and culture sector. For the first time museums and libraries…
Through the Safeguarding VCS Grant Programme The Department for Education want to help develop and further their strategic aims to safeguard and protect children. The Department for England are…
The 2016 Guardian Charity Awards seek to recognise and encourage UK charities that make an outstanding and valuable contribution to social welfare in the community. The annual Guardian Charity Awards…
If you receive a direct payment from your local authority, a personal health budget (PHB) or use your own money to employ your own care and support staff, you can apply for this funding to cover the…