Help the Homeless help small and medium-sized charities with an annual turnover of under £1m and with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months annual running costs based on their latest published annual accounts.
Baubles 4 Beds is a fundraising event using Papier Mache to make Christmas tree baubles and then using them to help raise funds for Manchester Homeless. This is a Frank Dowd art project and the sale of these baubles will be split between Coffee4Craig, Barnabus and Mustard Tree.
People across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to help make baubles to raise money for the three local charities.
Homelessness, faith, community and voluntary sector organisations can apply for transformation funding to provide single room and Covid-19 secure accommodation for people experiencing homelessness this winter.
Papers outlining how Manchester City Council intends to address a budget shortfall of up to £105m for 2021/22 have been published.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.