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Manchester Inclusive 11s
Do you want to see more LGBTQ+ inclusive football happening in Manchester? Come to Bridge 5 Mill on 28th February to meet inclusive football teams and organisations from across the city and find out…
the Big Life Group
A calm space to pause, breathe and rest. Join the Big Life Group for gentle mindfulness sessions designed to help you slow down and take a break from the busyness of everyday life.  Practice…
Creating culturally competent services for children and families: Cultural diversity and social justice in health and social care
Understanding someone's cultural context is key to understanding and supporting them as a whole person. How do they view the world? What role does their community play in their lives? How does their…
GMCA Greater Manchester Combined Authority
This Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) survey seeks to understand Greater Manchester residents’ experiences and concerns regarding the impacts of climate change, as well as the types of…
University of Manchester
Dominic Conricode, a senior lecturer in Sport Management at Manchester Metropolitan University is conducting a research project which intends to document the types of ‘race’-based positive action…
GMCA Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Supporting victims and witnesses is a key priority for the Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester. In order to deliver this, a commitment of funding is being made to provide a 3-year small grants…
Manchester Local Care Organisation
Manchester Local Care Organisation is working to design care homes that feel personal, dignified, and truly ‘like home.’ Manchester Local Care Organisation want to understand what matters most to…
Get involved in the State of the VCSE Sector Survey
Why taking part mattersThe State of the VCSE Sector research is a major piece of work mapping the size, scope, diversity, and impact of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across…
Repair Week 2nd-8th March
From 2nd - 8th March 2026 Greater Manchester will celebrate Repair Week. This is a city-wide push to help people fix rather than throw away, so we can love things for longer and reduce our impact on…
Feel Good Futures CIC
A new Stockport-based Community Interest Company is launching with one clear aim: to help women feel more confident, supported and hopeful about their futures. Feel Good Futures CIC has been set up…
GMCA Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Like households and other public services, policing continues to face financial pressures due to the cost of living and providing essential services. Police funding comes from an annual central…
GMCA Greater Manchester Combined Authority
The Greater Manchester Baby Bank Network comprises voluntary and faith organisations which support families in pregnancy and after birth, who are facing acute hardship, poverty, and crisis, with…