News

Kate Green MP braved the cold of Oxford Road on Friday night to join Manchester University students who were sleeping rough in the city to raise awareness of the thousands of asylum seekers living…
If you've got an idea for a project to improve your local community, this programme can help make it happen. Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland are offering a fully funded year of learning and a grant…
Grants of up to £3000 are available to fund the capital costs of faster internet connectivity. Manchester and Salford City Councils are helping local businesses with a faster broadband installation…
Our Big Gig is a community music celebration which will take place across the UK from the 11 -13 July 2014. Presented by Superact, this annual event brings communities together to improve community…
Edge Hill University are undertaking a study on behalf of the Webb Memorial Trust looking at civil society approaches to reducing poverty and inequality in the UK. As part of the study they are keen…
The Big Lottery Fund and ITV have launched the People's Millions public voting competition for 2014. This year organisations can apply for up to £50,000 for projects that help communities to enjoy as…
Community office If you are looking for a fully equipped office with a positive atmosphere and a community-oriented approach then look no further that the LGBT Centre. The Joyce Layland LGBT Centre…
Manchester STAR and Amnesty will tonight hold a Sleep-out on Oxford Road to campaign against the destitution of asylum seekers. Thousands of asylum seekers are living in extreme poverty or destitute…
The Cabinet Office (CO) and the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is offering an innovative £15 million payment by results programme that aims to improve outcomes for young,…
TestTown is Britain’s biggest high street enterprise challenge. It offers innovative young people the chance to test out great business ideas for real, in town centres all around the UK. TestTown is…
Are you?• Aged 18 to 25 years old?• Currently unemployed, studying, volunteering or not working Full time?• Interested in working in the arts, cultural and creative industries e.g. theatre, dance,…
FaithAction will be administering a pot of £160,000 over 2 years. This is available as 1:1 match-funding for small grants of £2,000 and £5,000 to facilitate new multi-faith social action projects at…