Macc Connect: Fostering partnerships between businesses and the VCSE sector in Manchester

Introduction for businesses on how to work with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in a mutually beneficial way

Macc is a charity and our purpose is quite simply the city of Manchester. We encourage, support and develop the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and local people to have a real influence over the places and communities in which they live.

This networking event is open to businesses of all sizes with an interest in finding out more about what the VCSE sector is about and how they can work together with these organisations to make Manchester a better place to live. There will be opportunities to begin to develop mutually beneficial relationships, while hearing about the experiences of those who already do it now, to inspire new methods of working. A lunch prepared by a sector organisation will be provided for you to sample!

Participants will:

• Hear more about what the VCSE sector is, its importance to Manchester and the role Macc plays in helping it to grow and thrive

• Find out about experiences of businesses and VCSE organisations working across the sectors and what they have gained from this

• Understand what Macc currently offers to help businesses and VCSEs work together that attendees can immediately make use of

• Meet some of the amazing organisations that make up the sector

• Have the chance to feedback on what further support from Macc you would like to see to help your business work with the sector

This event is:

• For businesses who may be completely new to working with the VCSE sector, or want to build on what they currently do

• Aims to offer insight and inspiration on the value of working together with potential benefits for all

• Provide information and support on finding a VCSE organisation to work with

Agenda

11:00 – 11:20 - Registration / Networking

11:20 – 12:00 - Session 1: Introduction to VCSE Sector, Macc and examples of good practice

12:00 – 12:30 – Lunch / Networking

12:30 – 13:00 - Session 2: Next steps for your business to work with the VCSE sector

13:00 – 13:30 – Networking

Tea / coffee will be available throughout.

A light lunch will be provided by a VCSE sector organisation.