Business citizenship

The Procurement Act and Social Value roundtable

This in-depth exploration of the Procurement Act 2023 and its impact on SMEs and VCSEs operating in Greater Manchester, will feature insights from a distinguished panel of industry leaders. This event will cover perspectives from SMEs, VCSEs, and contracting authorities, providing a comprehensive view of the changes. Business 2 Business will also emphasise the importance of social value in business practices.

Event highlights:

Friends' Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Shared Topic Areas

Introduction to working with business for your VCSE organisation

Overview:

Would you like to explore what working with businesses could look like for your organisation?

This is an introductory session is aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) groups who support people and causes in Manchester and are interested in developing meaningful relationships with local businesses.

You will:

Online
Shared Topic Areas

Introduction to working with business for your VCSE organisation

Overview:

Would you like to explore what working with businesses could look like for your organisation?

This is an introductory session is aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) groups who support people and causes in Manchester and are interested in developing meaningful relationships with local businesses.

You will:

Online
Shared Topic Areas

Employer-Supported Volunteering – Driving Impact and Engagement

As businesses increasingly recognise the value of corporate social responsibility (CSR), Employer-Supported Volunteering (ESV) has emerged as a powerful way to engage employees while positively impacting the community. Join us for this interactive webinar where we'll explore how companies of all sizes can develop impactful ESV programmes that not only benefit employees but also drive tangible outcomes for local charities.

What You’ll Learn:

This 1-hour online session will provide practical insights into the world of Employer-Supported Volunteering, including:

Online
Shared Topic Areas

Greater Manchester VCSE HR Shared Service

Are you a Greater Manchester VCSE organisation with under 50 employees? Here’s your chance to access affordable, expert HR support tailored to your needs! 

Our recent HR survey revealed strong interest in a shared HR service for the VCSE sector. In response, we’ve partnered with a highly recommended HR provider to create a cost-effective solution designed with you in mind.  

This service includes: 

Macc Connect: Fostering partnerships between businesses and the VCSE sector in Manchester

Join Macc for this Introduction for businesses which will explore how to work with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in a mutually beneficial way

Macc is a charity and our purpose is quite simply the city of Manchester. We encourage, support and develop the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and local people to have a real influence over the places and communities in which they live.

Virgin Money, 48-50 Market Street, Manchester, M1 1PW