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In September 2023, Macc launched our first What We Stand For policy statements. These new statements set out our stance on a range of issues that affect our city. However, these are more than…
The Energy Saving Trust Energy Redress Fuel Voucher Fund is now open to applications from Registered Charities and Housing Associations with exempted charity status. The fund is available to support…
As part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looking to procure a lead provider, across two separate lots, to support the local social economy. The aim…
For Black History Month the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust have launched a call-to-action, asking Black* people in Manchester to tell them how they want to see their histories…
Autistic people offer employers both a new pool of talent, and a greater diversity of thought within a workforce and teams. That is the message of two new guides launched in Greater Manchester. Local…
Asda has launched a ‘community cuppa’ initiative in around 100 stores which offers their café space to local groups for free to meet from 2pm-6pm. Attendees also receive a free tea or coffee.  …
Fifteen grants of £920 are available to grassroots voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the city of Manchester, which support communities most affected by the cost of…
Are you a Manchester voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisation? Would you like to share a story of your everyday activity supporting people experiencing homelessness, as part of…
In the latest newsletter, GM Poverty Action share the impact their Money Matters programme has had in its first year, and why they are now urging for a nationwide rollout of the scheme. There is an…
Pathway Fund, a new Black and Global Majority-led social investment wholesaler, is collaborating with open innovation organisation, Do It Now Now (DiNN), to deliver a cutting-edge enterprise…
Greater Manchester to welcome new public art trail to promote mental health awareness this winter Creative studio and multidisciplinary arts collective We are Willow, has collaborated with global art…
‘I am pleased to see that, the human values that started with HARP (Hulme Advocacy Resource Project), are still alive and well in Manchester Mind today.’ John Butler, one of the founders of HARP…