Arts & culture

Afrocats x the Whitworth – A Creative Collaboration Symposium

Join Afrocats and the Whitworth to hear all about an award-winning partnership building communities and supporting social inclusion.

Afrocats, a charity dedicated to supporting Global Majority communities through cultural art, will be joined by the Whitworth to explore and share how inclusive practices supports community collaboration. And why working with Global Majority artists allows the Whitworth’s work to have a more meaningful, culturally competent impact and, in turn, further develops artists practice.

The Whitworth, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER

The Open Doors Project (free room booking)   

The Open Doors Project is a pilot scheme established by the Office for Social Responsibility in collaboration with Manchester Museum and Alliance Manchester Business School. The scheme allows community members to book meeting rooms totally free-of-charge on the Oxford Road campus. These room bookings are open to voluntary and charity organisations, CICs and social enterprises, community groups, and residents’ associations.

Join the Adventure – and make a difference

Hearts & Minds are looking for more over-60s to join their mission to inspire the next generation.

Hearts & Minds are a friendly, creative group of older people who work alongside professional artists and musicians to make fun, thoughtful productions for children each week on a Thursday morning.

The big project
The multi-award-winning children’s podcast Armchair Adventures – a bit like a radio play, full of music, characters, and storytelling. It’s created by Hearts & Minds, inspired by real lives, and enjoyed by children all over the world!

Windrush Day 2025 Is Coming To Manchester

Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) annual celebration of Caribbean culture returns bigger and better than ever. Join CAHN for a day of food, music, culture and community spirit that brings our diverse heritage to life.

This year's theme "A Tapestry of Caribbean Cultures" explores the roots that connect us and celebrates the routes that brought our communities to Greater Manchester.

CAHN are delighted to be welcoming Seema Malhotra MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, will be joining to celebrate this vibrant showcase of Caribbean heritage.

Alexandra Park, 180 Russell Street, Manchester, M16 7JL

Cultural Partnerships Grants 2026-2029 Priorities – consultation now live

Manchester City Council wants your feedback on the priorities for the Cultural Partnership Grants 2026–2029 funding round! 

A new consultation is now open, giving you the chance to shape how cultural organisations are funded and supported. Your feedback will help make Manchester an even more vibrant, inclusive, and creative place for everyone. 

Our Manchester Strategy 2025-35 launched

To develop the new Our Manchester strategy, Manchester City Council listened to over 10,000 voices across Manchester to shape a future we can all be proud of.

Over the next 10 years, they will be focusing on the 12 key priorities residents said mattered most – Our People, Our Neighbourhoods, Our City.

Cracking Good Food: Cookery School

To mark the 15th anniversary of Cracking Good Food’s launch in 2010 the Cracking Good Food Cookery School is back!
 

At our (Cracking Good Food) ethical and sustainable Cookery School every delicious dish you create goes beyond the kitchen – your participation not only empowers you with culinary skills but supports our community work to alleviate food, fuel and kitchen kit insecurity in Greater Manchester. Plus, each class fee provides a nourishing meal for the homeless community. This really is cooking from the heart.

 

Freight Island, 11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ

The Future of the St Thomas Centre is Secured

We are pleased to say that the St Thomas Centre in Ardwick will continue to serve as a vital hub for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Greater Manchester. Following the closure of GMCVO, we can now announce that agreement has been reached for Macc to take over responsibility for the Centre, safeguarding this important resource for our sector.