“The impact of no recourse to public funds has been on my mind a lot lately. No recourse to public funds (NRPF) is seen as a minority issue but it is a significant cause of poverty so it should be a priority issue for us all. We think that the welfare state is available to all that need help. In reality, there are many people in the UK who do not have an automatic right to that support - the help and support the rest of us take for granted.
‘I love learning about how nature can help with climate change, especially living gardens to help insulate buildings and how trees can help reduce carbon’ – ‘Make a Difference’ course participant
“Music gives me a good feeling. It is so nice that we sing together and I have found new friends from the class. It is important to be together and the singing gives us peace and calm. For now, most of us need peace”. Tarane
Manchester City of Sanctuary provides creative, physical and social activities for refugees and asylum seekers. They are informal sessions posted in a WhatsApp group to come along to if you want to. They are ways to make and see friends, and a respite from difficult circumstances.
Moodswings would like to thank their friends, partners and supporters, staff and trustees for all your kind words and support over the past week, regarding the passing of their CEO Linda Wilson.
All are welcome to Linda's funeral, which will take place at 3pm, on 7 September, at Blackley Crematorium, Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 8PJ.
Where did you hear about this volunteering?
I heard about volunteering from a friend who was already volunteering at the Wythenshawe vaccination site before Christmas.
The last date for applying to EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) is Wednesday 30 June 2021 – apply now.
On 31 December 2020, the UK left the European Union (EU), and EU nationals in England, Scotland and Wales MUST apply for the EU Settlement Scheme by Wednesday 30 June 2021 if they wish to continue residing in the UK without losing rights.
One billion people worldwide still do not have access to safe drinking water.
Equal Aqua Uganda is a Manchester-based, youth-led, award-winning charity. The Uganda team set the vision and determine the needs of local communities, identifying where we may truly make a difference. The UK provide the support to make this a reality.
It’s an old question: “have you ever wondered what it would be like if….?” (Bit of a cliché in fact, but go with me, it’s the end of a long difficult year...)
On the day I’m writing this, we’re asking that question about the work of local charities, community groups, faith groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if they just weren’t there?
Purple Tuesday was created and is co-ordinated by Purple, a fast-growing disability organisation working with businesses to convert strategic intent into a set of achievable actions and activities.
Purple Tuesday is Purple’s flagship programme which supports businesses to improve the customer experience for disabled people.
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