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New Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector Accord signed with Greater Manchester Leaders
Greater Manchester leaders in local government, health and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) have signed a new GM VCSE Accord to work together in a collaborative way to tackle entrenched inequalities.
GM Poverty Action newsletter 22 September 2021
In the latest Gm Poverty Action newsletter you are invited to the launch of the Tameside Poverty Truth Commission.
Opportunity to facilitate the GM Faith and Belief Advisory Panel
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is looking for an organisation to support the facilitation of the Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Advisory Panel.
GM Poverty Action newsletter 8 September 2021
In the latest GM Poverty Action newsletter there is information about two new pages added to the Poverty Monitor: the Index of Multiple Deprivation and National Poverty data pages. GM Poverty Action are working towards a full update of the Poverty Monitor in 2022.
There is more good news from the GM Living Wage Campaign and you can now access an up-to-date list of Real Living Wage employers in GM.
Oxfam paid trainee scheme
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Are you excited about contributing to Oxfam’s efforts to become safe, feminist and anti-racist?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to start a career in the charity sector?
Are you passionate and enthusiastic about fighting inequality? Maybe you have lived experience of inequality and/or are looking for a route into the third sector?
Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document Consultation
Places for Everyone is a long-term plan of nine Greater Manchester districts (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) for jobs, new homes, and sustainable growth.
GM Poverty Action newsletter 11 August 2021
In the latest newsletter GM Poverty Action report on the National Keep the Lifeline campaign to stop the cut to social security in October and provide information about what you can do to support the campaign. In contrast, there is good news from both the GM Living Wage Campaign and the Tameside Poverty Truth Commission.
New report reveals vital role of Greater Manchester’s VCSE sector during COVID-19 pandemic but warns of challenges ahead as demand for support increases
A report by the Centre for Social and Health Research at the University of Salford has revealed new insights into the role of Greater Manchester’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Centre for Social Justice Awards 2022
The CSJ Awards is an annual award that honours the best grassroots, poverty-fighting charities and social enterprises across the UK. Next year four winners will receive a £10,000 grant and be recognised nationally.