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Wildlife stocktake highlights UK's most threatened species – The State of Nature Report May 2013. An unprecedented stocktake of UK wildlife has revealed that most species are struggling and that one…
The Environment Team at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is currently carrying out a research project around attitudes towards Education for Sustainable Development in relation to…
The third annual survey of Local Compacts is now open. Compact Voice are encouraging anyone with a knowledge of Compact working or government policy to take 10 minutes to fill in the survey. They are…
The Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund is a registered charity and was established to promote, enhance, improve and protect both the natural and built environment in our local community. The…
A comprehensive package of measures to help the voluntary sector and mutuals compete for contracts to cut reoffending has been announced by the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Justice. This…
National Vegetarian Week 2013 Monday 20 May – Sunday 26 May Celebrate National Vegetarian Week by going meat-free – there really is no better time to give it a try!Check out what's happening: http…
‘Bringing into play an offenders’ family unit and community as a catalyst for reducing the risk of re-offence.’ Using the scheme’s existing delivery model - placing a parent volunteer with the…
1. In 2012/13 there were 3,093 community and voluntary organisations, co-operatives and social enterprises in Manchester 2. In 2012/13 the total income of the sector was £477 million 3. Medium and…
Minister discusses GM Green Deal MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE DISCUSSES THE GREEN DEAL Greg Barker, Minister for Climate Change made a visit to Manchester on Thursday, May 9 to discuss Greater…
Red Rose Forest is planning to transform Manchester's Stevenson Square this summer.  But they need your help to turn their vision into reality. They want to plant street trees, add hanging…
Scale of Climate Week 2013 Climate Week in March 2013 involved a massive 3,500 events attended by half a million people across the UK. Social media activity was also huge - Climate Week was the top…
The main purpose of the Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC) fund is to reach disadvantaged communities and individuals; to enable them to participate in learning, with progression…