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Interviewed and Written up by Ellie Eckersley
Each edition of the Policy Voice Newsletter features Just One Thing, spotlighting people who are making a difference in the sector. For this month’s article, we spoke with Dr. Iyabo Fatimilehin, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Just Psychology, to hear more about her journey, her passion for prevention, and her commitment to culturally…
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Written by Zainab Hashmi-Saatar
World Mental Health Day, taking place on 10th October each year since 1992, is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health, promoting the importance of good mental health and supporting people who are struggling with their mental health. The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is 'access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies…
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"In celebration of the diverse work across Manchester’s VCSE sector, each edition of the Policy Voice Newsletter features Just One Thing, spotlighting people who are making a difference in the sector.
For this month’s article, in honour of Disability Pride Month, Ellie Eckersley (Project Worker at Macc) spoke with Richard Currie to share his personal journey of disability advocacy, research…
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In conversation with Leah Millthorne, Associate Director & Chief Economist at CLES and Manchester Social Economy Alliance Steering Group Member.
Q: What is CLES and why are you focused on public procurement? A: CLES is the Centre for Local Economic Strategies – a Manchester-based think and do tank and charity, working across the UK and Ireland. Since 1986, we've…
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Countless evidence has shown the benefits of physical activity, sport and movement for our physical and mental health, social and community development, and even the economy – according to research done by Sport England in 2024, the annual social value of community sport and physical activity is £107.2 billion in England. But we don’t necessarily need to look to scientific or social studies to…
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To celebrate this month’s Refugee Week (16th-22nd June 2025) and Volunteer’s Week (2-8th June 2025), Emily McKinnell who leads on the VCSE Sanctuary Seekers Network for Macc, spoke to Rose, who has recently joined us as a Migrant Destitution Fund Project Worker. Linked to Rose’s story, we are also sharing a blog from our Volunteer Centre…
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To celebrate Refugee Week (16th-22nd June) and Pride month this June (2025), we wanted to shine a light on the intersectional experiences of people in the LGBTQI+ community seeking asylum. Milly McKinnell who leads on the GM Sanctuary Seekers Network for Macc, spoke to African Rainbow Family - a charity in Manchester supporting…
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"At 85 years old, James is a shining example of Manchester’s community spirit in action. As a passionate member of the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network and an advocate for local causes, he brings energy, wisdom, and compassion to everything he does. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and inspiring…
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For Volunteers' Week 2025 | 2–8 June
In February, we launched a piece of research into student volunteering in Greater Manchester, bringing together VCSE organisations, universities and colleges, and student volunteers. The session sparked valuable cross-sector conversations and confirmed a strong appetite to make student volunteering more inclusive, visible, and impactful across the city region…
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For Volunteers' Week 2025 | 2–8 June
As part of Volunteers’ Week 2025 (2–8 June), we’re shining a spotlight on work that celebrates the contribution of volunteers and explores how volunteering can become more inclusive and accessible to everyone in our communities. This blog shares insight from a project led by Manchester City of Sanctuary in partnership with Macc and Volunteer Centre Manchester…
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For Volunteers' Week 2025 | 2–8 June
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating something remarkable...
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Since 2014, the Friends of Didsbury Park have quietly and consistently contributed to the heart of their community. From litter-picking to planting, from events to everyday care, volunteers of all ages have helped make Didsbury Park a…
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Zara has written an article shedding light on the vast poverty faced my women globally and in Greater Manchester.
"In 1978, Diana Pearce coined the term ‘feminisation of poverty’, describing the trend towards more and more of the burden of poverty being borne by women. Five decades later, this reality persists around the world.
With Women’s History Month having concluded in March, I took…