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Greater Manchester GM=EqAL equality alliance
The GM Equality Alliance (GM=EqAl) is a coalition of organisations and individuals drawn from a wide range of communities of experience across Greater Manchester. Their Inclusive Language Guidance…
report
In a new report recently published, national think tank – the King’s Fund has praised Greater Manchester for its work on population health and the improvements it’s made to health outcomes. Calling…
The Greater Manchester High Sheriff Police Trust and Manchester United FoundationYoung citizen award 2025
The Greater Manchester High Sheriff Police Trust and Manchester United Foundation are looking for young people who have done something exceptional this year. This award is being made to celebrate…
SPARK
Applications are now open for SPARK which is looking to recruit 15 diverse individuals from the North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber who are passionate about making a difference in…
report
New guidance has been published to help smaller and local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations operating in local authority areas experiencing financial difficulties.…
easyfundraising
Did you know 70% of shoppers will do their Christmas shopping online this year. And did you know this shopping can easily turn into funding for your organisation? Everyone’s favourite Christmas gift…
Meet the Mancunian podcast episode 2
In Episode 2 of Meet the Mancunian Season 9, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe chats with Spirit of Manchester Award winner Josh Deegan! Josh shares his journey from volunteer to community hero, using…
a message to our muslim communities
Statement from Manchester City Council: A message to our Muslim communitiesAs we approach Islamophobia Awareness Month, it is more important than ever to stand united as a city against all hatred,…
Live well doing things differenrlt for health inequalities in Greater Manchester
Nearly 500 people from across Greater Manchester came together to talk about growing community power and decision making at the third event in the Live Well movement building series. The event…
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Manchester City Council’s (MCC) Digital Inclusion and Digital Strategy teams are working with AI Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to support the rollout of an AI Workshop for…
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The Royal Society for Public Health and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership have developed a new mental health and wellbeing online course for anyone working / living in Greater Manchester…
Visa
On 31st December 2024, eVisas will replace physical immigration documents for almost all non-UK and non-Irish citizens. This will affect a very large number of Greater Manchester residents, although…