In 2022, Spirit of Manchester mini-grants were given and here are the stories from the organisations who received them:
Here are stories from organisations who have previously been awarded grants through our Spirit of Manchester Fund:
In 2019, using the monies donated last year we awarded seven mini-grants that funded the following activities:
Creative City England CIC
Dreams for Longsight
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Europia
Fathers' Corner
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Friends of Hulme Park
Hulme History Walks
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Poetry-writing and zine-making workshops for three youth groups in Longsight on the theme of hopes and dreams for the area |
Trialling a “Fathers’ Corner” aimed at improving relationships between fathers of East European-origin and their children through the teaching of games and activities the fathers played as children |
A series of guided local history walks for Hulme residents, highlighting places of historical interest including the engraved floor plaques in Hulme Park, whilst encouraging walks as a healthy activity |
Let's Keep Growing!
Community Garden Workshops
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Manchester BME Network
Hidden Gems of Manchester
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Out in the City
Let’s Get Digi
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Gate sign-making workshops for local children and families to support the development of a community garden in a network of residential alleyways in Longsight |
A new awards ceremony celebrating the work of small grassroots BAME voluntary community groups from various communities across Manchester |
Providing basic tablet-computers, training and supporting the set-up and use of a Facebook page, bringing together lonely and isolated older LGBT+ residents from several parts of the city |
Something Good Theatre Company
Endometriosis Awareness
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Producing a free one-hour theatrical performance to raise awareness of Endometriosis, its impact on women’s physical and mental health and exploring positive relationships in younger couples |
You can find out about projects funded in previous years by following the links below:
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2018
Creative City England with Soap for the Future
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2018
Notes Perfect
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2018
The Proud Trust
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2018
Rainbow Surprise with Abraham Moss Community School
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2018
Socio Economic Regeneration CIC with the Congolese Association of Greater Manchester
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2017
Can-Survive UK
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2017
Fit After Cancer Treatment
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2017
Friends of Crumpsall Park
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2017
Whitemoss Club for Young People
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2016
Irish Diaspora Foundation
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