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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…
The Impact on Communities: August 2024's Racist Riots 10GM
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…
Image that says Climate Action in Manchester's VCSE Sector Event: Building equity, collaboration and resilience with a picture of Manchester city centre to the left of it.
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…
Front cover of report titled Exploring Social Housing
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…
Community Explorers logo, below is title of resource reading the voices of children and young people in the narrative of early help and prevention with a picture of people sat around a table at the event
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…
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…
report front cover reading VCSE Safeguarding Conversation Part 3: Children's Safeguarding in Manchester
This report consolidates insights from a series of sector-wide discussions on safeguarding in the VCSE sector, including the third event focused on children’s safeguarding held on the 1st of…
Front Cover of Report Titled  Climate Action in Manchester’s VCSE Sector: Building Equity, Collaboration and Resilience. with picture of people at event
On the 25th of June Macc hosted an event exploring Climate Action in Manchester’s VCSE Sector: Building Equity, Collaboration and Resilience. This report presents findings from the table discussions.
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.