Business citizenship

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO MORE SPACES FOR VCSE ORGANISATIONS BUT BOOKINGS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES, OR OTHER SECTORS WHO WORK IN THIS TYPE OF COLLABORATIVE SPACE

Join Manchester Community Central for this event all about helping businesses to work with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in a mutually beneficial way.

Manchester Community Central's purpose is to encourage, support and develop VCSE organisations and local people to have a real influence over the places and communities in which they live.

This year’s event explores how technology, entrepreneurship, and collaboration can drive business growth across Africa and the UK. Through insightful discussions, networking, and cultural celebration, the event will honour the legacy of the 5th Pan-African Congress a historic gathering that ignited independence movements across the continent.

Highlights:

Community Matters offers this basic introduction to engaging and connecting with you

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:

Power to Change has long advocated for greater investment in and support of community business, but there has been a gap in the quantitative evidence base around the unique economic contribution that community business makes, both at national and local levels.

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:

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:

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:

“Networking is not about just connecting people