Greater Manchester Readiness for Prison Releases
Duncan Craig OBE, Co-chair of GM VCFSE Safer and Stronger Communities Leadership Group has released an update on the Greater Manchester Readiness for Prison Releases.
Policy and Influence
Help shape the future of good employment in Greater Manchester
Launched in July 2019, the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter is a membership and assessment scheme aimed at elevating employment standards across all sectors and geographies of Greater Manchester. The Charter was developed through a process of co-production with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, and also after two rounds of public consultation.
Join the Anti-Poverty Insight Group
Are you passionate about making Manchester fairer? Manchester City Council are looking for four Manchester residents who care about tackling poverty to help shape and support the city’s new Anti-Poverty Strategy. Successful applicants will join the Anti-Poverty Insight Group to share their views and experiences and make sure the voices of people living on low incomes are heard.
Resolve Poverty: What does data tell us about life on a low-income for people in the North West?
Join Resolve Poverty for a free 1 hour and 30 minutes webinar exploring how to use poverty data effectively to inform local anti-poverty action.
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Section 17: Ensuring suitable and appropriate support
This training is ideal for professionals involved in making Section 17 referrals, working with families who need Section 17 support, or challenging refusals. It provides you with the knowledge and tools to ensure families receive the support they are entitled to, and to effectively advocate when support is inadequate. Please note, there will be only a brief overview of Section 17, so it’s best suited for those already familiar with the topic.
The session will explore:
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August Community Led Housing Forum – Exploring CoDesign
Join Greater Manchester Community Led Homes in person for a fun and insightful morning diving into Community Led Housing and the power of CoDesign. Hear about real life successes, share ideas, meet passionate folks, and explore how we can build better, more connected spaces together. Don't miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in your community.
St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
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GMCLH AGM and Networking Event
Join Greater Manchester Community Led Homes for their AGM and Networking Event.
Get ready for an exciting in-person gathering where you can connect, share ideas, and catch up with fellow members. Whether you're a long-time attendee or new to the scene, this event is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and get involved. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the GMCLH community.
St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
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Cohousing: Building the Neighbourhoods We Need In The North
Join UK Cohousing Network, Triangle Architects and Greater Manchester Community Led Homes for an evening with cohousing pioneer Charles Durrett, exploring how cohousing can help build stronger communities and scale community-led housing across the North.
The event is part of the Northern Way programme, aimed at growing cohousing across the region. It brings together communities, practitioners, housing organisations and policymakers to explore how cohousing can help build a stronger, fairer and more connected North.
St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
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Using the law to challenge the state (Manchester)
Join Greater Manchester Law Centre’s (GMLC) workshop for community organisations tackling racial injustice, which will discuss how to use the law strategically to achieve change.
The workshop will look at:
Irwin Mitchell (Manchester Office), One St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3AF
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Greater Manchester Leading the Way in Civil Society Collaboration
On 8th July 120 leaders and staff from across Greater Manchester’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, local and combined authority, NHS, transport, and research, came together to mark a renewed nine-year collaboration agreement that sets out how they will work together to improve things for residents, communities, places and the environment.
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