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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…
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…
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…
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,…
Read our Summary Report: Key learnings from table discussions
Read our Summary Report from our event on 16 July 2024
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
The racist riots in Greater Manchester in August 2024 have had profound and multifaceted impacts on communities, particularly those from minority backgrounds. Responses gathered from local VCSE…
Climate Action in Manchester's VCSE Sector: Building equity, collaboration and resilience Impact Research by Michaux Danzoll.
Impact research written report, which involved mapping different types of…
Summary of discussions around the housing issues currently present in communities, suggestions for future campaigning of the Social Homes for Manchester Coalition, and suggestions for statutory…
This report synthesises insights gathered from table discussions during the recently held Community Explorers quarterly event focused on amplifying the voices of children and young people in…