Macc are looking to commission a voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) organisation to deliver a project which captures the voices of Ukrainian arrivals living in Greater Manchester.
The successful organisation will gather stories and insights about the needs of these individuals. This may include reflections on their experiences, their thoughts on the community response on arrival, what they need now and want for the future.
The outputs of this work will be used to influence medium and longer-term planning by statutory and VCSE support providers, provide valuable insight on improving future emergency responses in Greater Manchester and empower those who participate. We want Ukrainians stories to be heard by decision makers, in turn allowing them to be more responsive to identified needs.
Ukrainian’s voices in Greater Manchester will be plural and diverse therefore applicants must be thoughtful and creative in their capturing of this range.
Expressions of interest are welcome from organisations who are able to be flexible and creative in their reporting of information gathered, for example through infographics, a short film, or other media formats, to help to amplify the voices of those involved.
A total of £9,000 (inclusive of VAT) is available for this project and should be used on the following:
- Engaging with Ukrainians living in Greater Manchester to find out their views, needs and wants
- Capturing information via various methods such as one-to-one interviews, focus groups, questionnaires, surveys, messaging applications e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram
- Collation of findings into a short report as well as potentially other media formats
- Handling information in accordance with UK data protection regulations
This project is being commissioned by Macc on behalf of a partnership of VCSE organisations and support bodies responding to the needs of sanctuary seekers in Greater Manchester. You can read about the Greater Manchester community response to the Ukraine crisis here. This work is supported by NAVCA and the British Red Cross through the Ukraine Refugee Infrastructure Fund.
Organisations can apply individually or as a partnership. Macc will assess at least 3 expression of interests and select one to commission.
Completed expressions of interest should be emailed to: [email protected] by 13 March 2023.
Timeline
Open to expressions of interest: Monday 20 February 2023
Deadline for expressions of interest: Monday 13 March 2023
Decisions: Friday 17 March 2023
Outcomes and findings must be shared/published by the end of May 2023