NRPF Network: Supporting adults with no recourse to public funds – social care duties and best practice
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Resolve Poverty Annual Conference 2026 (2 days)
Resolve Poverty's Annual Conference will be taking place over two days on the 18 & 19 of March 2026 in Central Manchester. We (Resolve Poverty) will be bringing together policymakers and practitioners from across the UK to explore local and regional action on poverty in the context of national policy developments, including the national Child Poverty Strategy.
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Preventing debt and homelessness this winter: impact case studies from leading organisations
Record levels of temporary accommodation, rising arrears and deepening financial vulnerability are driving more people towards homelessness this winter. Many are already in debt or at risk of falling into it, yet millions of people across the UK are not receiving the support they are entitled to.
Frontline services are under immense pressure. Local authorities are working with shrinking budgets, while financial organisations are managing increased risk and exploring ways to support vulnerable customers more effectively.
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Big Coat Day
Big Coat Day is an annual campaign run by FC United of Manchester to support those in need across our community during the winter months.
This year’s collection for donations will take place from Monday 24 November to Tuesday 2 December, and a big push at FC United's upcoming home fixture against Ilkeston Town on Saturday 29 November.
They are asking for donations of warm coats only (new or in good condition), which will then be shared with people and groups in need locally who work with or support rough sleepers.
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Mustard Tree partners with local artist to release 2026 charity calendar
Mustard Tree partners with local artist Len Grant and graphic designer Simon Painter to produce a Mustard Tree charity calendar for 2026.
The calendar features twelve illustrations from the charity’s three hubs in Manchester (Ancoats) and Salford (Eccles and Little Hulton), including scenes from its Community Shops, Food Clubs, training areas and creative clubs. For each month, a short testimonial is included from one of the charity’s clients, staff or trainees.
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Advice Now: Homelessness and temporary accommodation housing rights for refugee course (4 days)
Advicenow will be running a free housing/homelessness rights course for community groups supporting refugees. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The Disrupt Foundation.
The course aims to give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to deal with key issues for people dealing with homelessness and living in temporary accommodation.
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Booth Centre annual Sleepout – Nobody should be left outside in 2025
This November, you have the chance to do something unforgettable. On Friday 14th November 2025, the Booth Centre is inviting you to swap your bed for a sleeping bag at the iconic Manchester Cathedral, and help us to change lives.
The annual Booth Centre Sleepout isn’t about giving up your creature comforts for one night. It’s about standing in solidarity, raising vital funds, and showing that as a community, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
By taking part, you’ll:
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Unseen Voices: Fairytales from the Edge
Join Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the premiere of Unseen Voices: Fairytales from the Edge, a film spotlighting the lived experiences of people in Greater Manchester who have faced homelessness, poverty, addiction and other challenges.
Through spoken word, poetry, film, and art, this project aims to prompt a discussion about how public services can better support those that the system calls multiple disadvantages.
53two, Arch 19 Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4LP
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Cracking Good Food Festive Cook-Up
An all-day event at Manchester's Freight Island and the perfect opportunity to bring your team together this festive season.
Another reason businesses and teams attend is for networking; this event is a great opportunity to connect with other teams and businesses in your area and form meaningful connections.
Cracking Good Food re bringing great free food, fantastic entertainment and electric energy to spare, as they set out to make 2,000 meals for Greater Manchester's homeless communities.
Freight Island, 11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ
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Advice Now: Homelessness and temporary accommodation housing rights for refugee course (4 days)
Advicenow will be running a free housing/homelessness rights course for community groups supporting refugees.
The course aims to give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to deal with key issues for people dealing with homelessness and living in temporary accommodation.
The course will be delivered online, You will be required to watch a 30 minute introductory video before each interactive session.
Week 1
Monday 15th September 10am-12pm Housing and Benefits
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