Manchester City Council's budget position – and options to address it
Papers outlining how Manchester City Council intends to address a budget shortfall of up to £105m for 2021/22 have been published.
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Manchester City Council Update: The New Manchester Housing Allocation Scheme
This latest Manchester City Council update will be sharing information on the review of the Manchester Housing Allocation Scheme and there will be time to ask questions
The Manchester Housing Allocation Scheme sets out the principles and rules by which people apply for social housing, including who qualifies to join the housing register and how the council prioritises who gets a home.
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MSP Homeless Thematic Review Published
The Manchester Safeguarding Partnership (MSP) partners are clear about their responsibilities to learn from experience and improve their services as a result.
Findings from Safeguarding Adult Review (SARs) are an essential part of this process and provide an opportunity to reflect and learn.
On the 6 August 2020 the MSP published its Homeless Thematic Review.
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Forever Manchester Awards 2020
Forever Manchester are delighted to announce that the latest round of Forever Manchester Awards is now open for applications from Community Groups in Greater Manchester.
Forever Manchester is offering awards of up to £1,000.
No Going Back: A New Report from Macc on Manchester's Voluntary Sector Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
No Going Back, Macc's latest report brings together the experiences of 22 local voluntary sector leaders who shine a light on the critical role that the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has played during the response to the Covid-19 crisis. As well as reflecting on the lessons learned during the crisis, the leaders make the case for change going forward and highlight the unique opportunity society has to make things better in the future. Articles cover a diverse range of issues including: mental health; disability; community radio; funding; community centres; racism; sexual abuse; domestic violence; prisoners; commissioning; partnership; youth support; LGBT; and advice.
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Spirit of Manchester Story Week 2020 – No Going Back
Are you a Manchester voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisation?
Would you like to share a story of your new everyday activity, as part of the 2020 Spirit of Manchester Story Week in September?
We are looking for 20 VCSE organisations to share their stories during the week of 21-25 September.
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Volunteering opportunities at Mustard Tree
Mustard Tree helps people to change their lives, secure better accommodation and economic wellbeing. Mustard Tree’s focus is on tackling both the causes and consequences of poverty and homelessness.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government – Next Steps Accommodation Programme
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) invites local authorities, registered providers, and their local partners to engage with the next stage of the COVID-19 Rough Sleeping response.
COVID-19 Homelessness Response Fund launches second round of funding
Homelessness organisations affected directly by COVID-19 can now apply for funding of £5.5million in a second round of grants distributed by Homeless Link.
Of this funding pot, £4.82 million is provided by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, for homelessness charities in England.