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The Commission on Civil Society and Democratic Engagement have published their third report, setting out the first evidence of the impact of the Lobbying Act on charities and campaign groups. The…
This is a press release from the National Coalition for Independent Action (NCIA)In a blistering critique of the threats posed to the values and work of the voluntary sector, voluntary groups are…
A new blog by Nigel Rose, Macc's Strategic Lead on Commissioning, explores the role of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Manchester's flagship integration programme, "Living Longer, Living…
Manchester Day: Game On! will celebrate leisure, play and Manchester's place in a global gaming world - Sunday 14 June will be playtime in the city. From contemporary games technology to traditional…
Want to do something that would make a difference in and around the East Manchester area, got a great idea and people who could help, want to set up a resident group, local project or activity? Free…
The Greater Manchester Poverty Monitor measures levels of poverty across the city region and tells what life is like for residents living below the poverty line. It includes a set of interactive…
The Woodward Charitable Trust Grants are provided by the Woodward Charitable Trust and administered by the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts. The scheme is intended to support small scale…
Forever Manchester are pleased to announce that the adjoining neighbourhoods of Moston and Harpurhey are one of Fourteen communities across the UK that have been selected to receive a minimum of £200…
The Big Lottery Fund and New Economy are in the process of designing the Building Better Opportunities (BBO) funding programme in Greater Manchester. Voluntary, community and social enterprise…
Two researchers from the University of Manchester are currently working on a project which explores people’s experiences and views about what immigrant integration means and involves. The research…
The Manchester Community Safety Strategy for 2014-2017 produced by Manchester City Council following public consultation sets out priority areas for all organisations operating in the Manchester area…
The Commission on the Future of Local Infrastructure has published its final report. The Commission is making 19 recommendations, as well as an overarching recommendation that local infrastructure…