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Telling stories about people who have migrated has never been more important, or felt more risky. Across North West England, organisations are heading into Christmas appeal season unsure whether they can safely put a client, or even a volunteer, in front of a camera, while hostile posts, hotel protests and misinformation keep coming.

This free two hour workshop from IMIX, is a practical session on speaking out while keeping people safe. You will leave with real drafts you can use this winter, not just notes.

The workshop will cover:

Join The Proud Trust for a fun-filled day of pumpkin painting and spooky treats to get into the Halloween spirit!

Happy Halloween!

Get ready for a fun-filled in-person gathering where you'll unleash your creativity on pumpkins and enjoy some spooky treats in our on-site cafe. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for all ages. Under 16's are very welcome but must be accompanied by a trusted adult.

Come alone or bring your friends, grab a pumpkin, and let's get painting!

Under the theme Shaping Our Digital Futures, this landmark summit brings together civil society, governments, businesses, academia and communities with lived experiences, regardless of technical background, to see themselves as co architects of a future where technology, innovation and artificial intelligence strengthen human dignity, expand opportunity and accelerate social impact.

24 & 25 November 2026 | 08:30–17:30 GMT | Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre

Summit Day 1 establishes the foundations for an inclusive and equitable digital future.

Join Steve Butterworth from Neighbourly and Mic Miller from easyfundraising for a relaxed and practical conversation about funding for charities and community organisations.

They’ll discuss some of the challenges good causes are facing, the funding opportunities that can sometimes be overlooked, and how platforms like Neighbourly and easyfundraising can provide additional ways to bring in support.

An introduction to the main risks facing Greater Manchester on the Community Risk Register.

Explore what they could mean for your organisation and the communities you work with, including tips from the Getting Ready for Emergencies Toolkit.

Advicenow is running a free housing rights course for frontline organisations supporting people with refugee status. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The Disrupt Foundation.

About the course
The course aims to give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to deal with key issues for people experiencing homelessness and living in temporary accommodation.

The course will be delivered online. You will be required to watch short introductory videos before each interactive session.

This informative and interactive session will help practitioners develop a greater understanding of how children and young people may be exploited and the impact trauma can have on their lives. The course explores how a trauma-informed approach can support better outcomes for young people and their families.

You will learn about:

2027 looks different for charities. Fewer people give, but those who do give more. Trusts and foundations are swamped with applications. AI is changing how people find charities, and a new Prime Minister has reset the agenda at Westminster. What should charities be planning for?

nfpResearch tracks the public, MPs, journalists and funders for charities across the UK and beyond. In this session, Tim Harrison-Byrne and Cian Murphy will draw on that research to set out the questions we think will matter most next year, and what the data says about each.

What you'll take away:

This session is being jointly delivered by the British Red Cross and Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP). The training will be delivered by Sarah Holloway, Gender-Based Violence National Manager, British Red Cross and Pragya KC, Women's Legal Advisor, Asylum Support Appeal Project.

The training will cover:

Join 422 Community Hub for An Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Practice, a three-hour session exploring Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the impact of trauma throughout life, and how we can create more supportive, understanding and trauma-informed environments.

The session is open to professionals from all backgrounds, people working or volunteering in community settings, tenants and residents, and anyone interested in learning more about trauma and its effects.