Policy and Influence

Stakeholders are being invited to have their say on the GM VCFSE Leadership Group’s open consultation on a new Greater Manchester voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) Accord agreement.

The current GM VCFSE Accord is a formal agreement between the GM VCFSE Sector represented by the GM VCFSE Leadership Group, GMCA and TfGM, and NHS GM, based in a relationship of mutual trust and sharing responsibility

Join University of Manchester School of Social Sciences in Ardwick for an interactive and engaging walking tour that uncovers the women who fought for social justice and shaped our working lives.

Developed by the Ardwick Education Partnership CiC in collaboration with local community groups and the University of Manchester, this two-mile route begins at Medlock Primary School and ends at the Ellen Wilkinson Building.

Now the Protect Duty (Martyn's law) has been passed by parliament many organisations are now going to have to work out how this affects them.

This workshop will look at what you have to do in the standard tier (buildings with a capacity between 200 and 799 people) to meet the legislation and also simple things to make your life easier. Some of the things are also sensible to consider for those buildings who are not in scope of the legislation.

An evening of reflection on the highs and lows of climate action over the last 25 years and the priorities to support action now.

This lunch and learn webinar will introduce you to the Good Landlord Charter, covering their background and plans for the future. The Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter are looking forward to working with individuals and organisations to improve the rental experience of the city-region.

In 2025, the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector is operating in an increasingly challenging environment. With welfare budget cuts, economic pressures, and growing demand for services, many organisations are being pushed to do more with less.