Manchester City Council is inviting social enterprises to take part in one of two online workshops to help shape a forthcoming programme of support for social enterprises in Manchester.
Manchester City Council is keen to hear directly from social enterprises about the challenges they face, the support they've found most valuable, and any gaps in current provision.
Manchester City Council is inviting social enterprises to take part in one of two online workshops to help shape a forthcoming programme of support for social enterprises in Manchester.
The Council is keen to hear directly from social enterprises about the challenges they face, the support they've found most valuable, and any gaps in current provision.
Feedback from these workshops will directly inform the design and priorities of this programme, helping to ensure future support reflects the needs and experiences of social enterprises in Manchester.
Under the theme Shaping Our Digital Futures, this landmark summit brings together civil society, governments, businesses, academia and communities with lived experiences, regardless of technical background, to see themselves as co architects of a future where technology, innovation and artificial intelligence strengthen human dignity, expand opportunity and accelerate social impact.
24 & 25 November 2026 | 08:30–17:30 GMT | Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre
Summit Day 1 establishes the foundations for an inclusive and equitable digital future.
Under the theme Shaping Our Digital Futures, this landmark summit brings together civil society, governments, businesses, academia and communities with lived experiences, regardless of technical background, to see themselves as co architects of a future where technology, innovation and artificial intelligence strengthen human dignity, expand opportunity and accelerate social impact.
24 & 25 November 2026 | 08:30–17:30 GMT | Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre
Summit Day 1 establishes the foundations for an inclusive and equitable digital future.
A practical event exploring how social value can strengthen partnerships, create meaningful impact and support commercial success
Join the Tech For Good Alliance to discover how the Manchester Tech for Good Catalyst can support your organisation through tailored technology support—and sign up to get started on the day.
Following the launch of the Manchester Tech for Good Catalyst—a major three-year initiative supported by Manchester City Council, convened alongside Manchester Digital and techUK, and delivered by the Tech for Good Alliance—we are inviting Manchester-based charities, social enterprises, and not-for-profits to an exclusive information session.
Join Manchester Social Economy Alliance (MSEA) for an event with a difference! A social enterprise trade fair, with social enterprises holding information stalls.
What: A social enterprise trade fair, with social enterprises holding information stalls where commissioners, purchasing managers and social value leads will be invited to explore the different enterprises that meet their needs. Plus talks and other networking opportunities throughout the day!
Most people involved in charities, CICs and community organisations spend a lot of time doing — supporting people, answering emails, chasing funding, solving problems and keeping things moving.
The Thinking Shop is a 90-minute facilitated session exploring a simple question:
How much of what we are busy doing is actually helping us do what we exist to do?
It isn’t a training course. There are no presentations and no expert standing at the front with all the answers.
Manchester Community Central's Connect and Collaborate drop in’s aim to bring together Businesses, Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) and passionate philanthropists for meaningful connections, collaboration, and support for great causes. Whether you’re looking to discover new partnerships or make a positive impact in your community and explore mutual beneficial ways of working together - join us for regular get to togethers, giving you a chance to network with like-minded individuals.
Benefits for businesses attending
Join Charity Partnership for a free monthly get together for people involved in charities, community interest companies (CICs), community groups and other good causes.
It's deliberatively very simple – no presentations, no formal networking and no agenda. Just a chance to have a brew, meet people, swap ideas and have useful conversations.
The get togethers will take place at Home Community Cafe, Didsbury (M20 6TR), from 10:30am - 12:00pm, on the second Wednesday of each month starting on 9 September.