Arts & culture

iSintu saMahlabezulu Cultural Gathering – Manchester 2026

The iSintu saMahlabezulu Cultural Gathering 2026 is a special event that brings together aMahlabezulu and friends of Ndebele culture to celebrate and preserve our rich heritage.

Taking place in Manchester on 27th June 2026, this gathering will provide an opportunity for the Ndebele community across the United Kingdom to connect, share traditions, and strengthen cultural identity in the diaspora.

St Mary’s Presbytery, Elbow Street, Manchester, M19 3PY

Media Trust Tuesdays: Communicating in Colour

An interactive 60-minute session designed to support better communication with different personalities

Communicating in colour: A Media Trust Tuesdays workshop

Are you looking to sharpen your communication, build more meaningful connections and collaborate more effectivity?

From engaging LinkedIn posts and stand-out job applications to dynamic presenting and successful teamwork, communication skills are essential to every part of the workplace.

Online

Manchester Outdoor Education Trust (MOET) Film Night

Manchester Outdoor Education Trust  (MOET) is a charity which aims to increase the opportunities for Children and Young People to access the outdoors and learn through participation in outdoor adventurous activities. We do this by working with delivery partners, youth groups and the education sector and try to influence decision makers.   We use funds to support training and develop skills of teachers and youth workers. 

Withington Public Hall Institute, Manchester, M20 3ED

Polonia Northern England: Exiles and Descendants Exhibition

This exhibition from Polonia Northern England uncovers the remarkable history of a Polish community (Polonia) deported and displaced during WWII. Through photographs, letters, and personal documents, it showcases experiences of forced deportation, war crimes, refuge, and significant contributions to Britain’s freedom. The exhibition also explores post-war resettlement in exile in Northern England and community efforts to maintain cultural identity whilst Poland was under communist rule.

Manchester Central Library, Archives (Ground Floor), St. Peter's Square, M2 5PD

International Women's Day Yoga Fundraiser

Get ready to flow and support Manchester Women's Aid by joining them for a special yoga session celebrating International Women's Day!

Welcome to the International Women's Day Yoga Fundraiser!

Join Manchester Women's Aid at Space for a relaxing yoga session with a difference!

Space at the Mill, Duke Street, 2nd floor, Manchester, M3 4NF

International Women’s Day 2026 – Community-led women’s empowerment event

Mahtsen CIC are pleased to invite you to International Women’s Day 2026, a community-led event celebrating and supporting Eritrean and Ethiopian women in Greater Manchester. 

Purpose and focus of the event

Aquarius Community Centre, 21 Eden Close, Hulme, Manchester, M15 6AX

Spring to Life: Connect, Create & Care

Featuring Creative Minds, Connected Care: GM Older Adults NMHT Collaboration Event

Join this unique GM-wide workshop taking place simultaneously across all 10 Greater Manchester localities. Each locality will host its own in‑person session while contributing to a shared set of GM-wide aims. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the region through wider networking.

About the Workshop

Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0LG

Get involved in the State of the VCSE Sector Survey

Why taking part matters
The State of the VCSE Sector research is a major piece of work mapping the size, scope, diversity, and impact of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Greater Manchester.

Your contribution helps ensure the activities, needs, challenges, and strengths of organisations like yours are fully represented. The stronger the evidence, the stronger our shared voice when advocating for funding, resources, and recognition.