Poverty

The physical effects of living in a cold, damp home are well recognised and rightly emphasised, but the mental health impacts of fuel poverty also deserve attention.

This course is designed for frontline staff who support vulnerable or low‑income individuals at risk of living in cold and damp conditions. It explores how fuel poverty can influence both physical and mental health, and how these challenges may affect the way individuals engage with the energy market.

Changing habits and behaviours can be challenging, yet the small decisions people make every day have a significant effect on their household energy use. To support households effectively, energy advisers need to feel confident in providing practical, behaviour‑focused guidance.

This course explores key theories and insights from the field of decision‑making, with a particular focus on simple, actionable techniques that can help advisers encourage households to act on the energy‑saving advice they receive.

Food, rent, and other basics of life continue to be a huge burden for millions of people across Greater Manchester. The cost of living is too high, and wages have failed to keep up.

Three organisations that work on the cost of living across our city-region have put this hustings together to give you the chance to put your questions directly to the candidates who are standing to be the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

ACORN Manchester – GM branch of a national community union, which campaigns on renter's rights, bailiff use and a range of other working-class issues.

Sleep under the stars to raise money for local families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

This event has always been a popular part of the Caritas Salford calendar, and after a rest year or two, we are pleased to be running an in-person event once again.

So, dust off your sleeping bag, and get ready to wrap up warm, whilst we spend the night in the great outdoors for a great cause.

Did you know?

Get Grants will be joined by Big Issue Invest to talk about Social Investment Funding - how it works and if it's right for your organisation

There has never been a greater need for fundraisers to get-together and share knowledge and experience.

Understand our social security system and the financial support available to help people find and access what they're entitled to.

What you’ll learn:

An introductory course to develop your knowledge to identify correct signposting options and referral routes for a person who is at risk of homelessness when they are unable to access benefits and housing due to their immigration status.

Course Objectives

Join the GM Living Income campaign to hear stories about the need for a Living Income pilot in Greater Manchester.

The event will celebrate progress so far, feature live performances, and bring together people working towards a fairer future.