Funding

The winners of Voluntary Sector North West’s (VSNW) first ever Funding and Commissioning Awards were announced at VSNW’s conference and AGM on 14 November.

The VSNW Funding and Commissioning Awards 2024 highlight and celebrate outstanding achievements in supporting the VCFSE sector across the North West. The awards were created to recognise the dedication and innovation of grant funders and commissioners whose work has transformed communities and driven positive social change.

Two of the award winners were nominated by Macc. They are:

New guidance has been published to help smaller and local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations operating in local authority areas experiencing financial difficulties. Published by NAVCA and the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales (LBFEW), the guidance sets out the key stages of a section 114 notice (s114 notice) journey, detailing what VCSE organisations should expect and do to navigate each.

Did you know 70% of shoppers will do their Christmas shopping online this year. And did you know this shopping can easily turn into funding for your organisation?

Everyone’s favourite Christmas gift retailers like eBay, Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, Currys, Etsy, M&S, Boots, Dunelm, Waterstones and Lakeland more will all donate money to your organisation when your supporters, volunteers, trustees and community shop with them.

As part of the Manchester WorkWell programme, Manchester City Council (MCC) wishes to grant fund two voluntary, community, faith sector (VCFS) organisations to provide a service which integrates employment and health support for communities experiencing racial discrimination and disadvantage. 

What is WorkWell?