Resources Library

Report front cover titled building an inclusive economy for all
Manchester Community Central hosted ‘Building an Inclusive Economy for All’, a cross sector event exploring the state of the city’s social economy, featuring research and insights on ways of working…
A front page with the title of the report
Zainab Hashmi-Sattar wrote a report on the Supporting Pathways to Good Work: The Role of Manchester's VCSE based on some survey findings and desktop research.  Click the link below to access the…
Front Cover of Report Titled Community Explorers Pathways out of Poverty with picture of people at event
A summary of discussions from our Pathways out of Poverty event in January 2026.
logo for Macc's GM Sanctuary Seekers Network
The Government are consulting on their planned changes to settlement in the UK, known as “earned settlement”. Members of the public and organisations have the opportunity to have a say by filling out…
Macc's workplace menstrual health support resource pack
Menstrual health is a vital part of workplace wellbeing – but it’s often overlooked, especially in smaller organisations. At Macc, we believe that creating supportive, inclusive policies around…
Macc’s Sexual Violence Voluntary Sector Assembly: Resource Pack
This resource pack aims to inform you on the legal, VCSE definitions, support organisations, advocacy and policy around sexual violence and contact for speakers. Trigger warning: This resource pack…
report front cover titled Creating a Collective Response to Sexual Violence in Manchester: the Perspective of Men, Women from Minority Ethnic Backgrounds and the LGBTQ+ Community event summary
On 25th November, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and also marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Macc convened a…
Report from cover titled Building Safer Communities Through Collaboration event summary
The Community Explorers forum, which sits with the Policy and Influence team at Macc, is designed to connect and uplift the voices of the VCSE sector in Manchester. By bringing together frontline,…
Transgender Identities Throughout the Centuries, through looking at a global lens
To mark LGBT History Month, Jessica Draper has written a really informative article that highlights Transgender Identities Throughout the Centuries, through looking at a global lens. "Transgender…
Endometriosis: The Long Road to Diagnosis, a Burdensome Process
March is endometriosis awareness month. At Manchester Community Central we believe in the inclusion and support for all, and menstrual health is a core element of this support. Alongside our…
Street Harassment: Why are women and girls still dealing with this in Manchester?
To raise awareness about street harassment in Manchester, Anushka wrote an article named: Street Harassment: Why are women and girls still dealing with this in Manchester?  To read Anushka’s…
Nature in the City of Bees: Greenspaces, Climate Resilience and Social Injustice in Manchester
Michaux Danzoll has written an informative article on the history of Earth Day and the importance of greenspace in our city of Manchester. April 22nd marks the celebration of Earth Day, a day…
The Female Face of Poverty
"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…
The Importance of Neuroinclusion at Work An interview with Sam Palmer, CEO of Respect for All
April is Neurodiversity Awareness Month. For April's edition of ‘Just One Thing’ Jessica Draper sat down with Sam Palmer, CEO of Respect for All. Respect for All offers specialist counselling and…
Why Menopause is Everyone’s Issue – An Interview with Sally Bolton
Sally Bolton is the founder of SB Wellbeing, a health and fitness coaching programme that specialises in menopause wellness. She is the author of ‘The Menopause Lifestyle Project’ and is also a…
Conversation with Jenna Southern – Manchester City Council’s Serious Violence Manager
Macc spoke with Manchester’s Community Safety Partnership to learn about the initiatives currently being delivered and how VCSE groups and organisations can inform this work. To read the article…