Macc: Connect and Collaborate: Bringing businesses and the voluntary sector together

Macc’s new 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 likeminded individuals.

Benefits for businesses attending

• Help to develop your Corporate Social Responsibility
• Learn from the VCSEs here in Manchester to develop your business
• Find out how to use your knowledge and experience to support groups
• Help connect your workforce with the community around them
• Meet organisations potentially aligned with your company's social values
• Network with local charities and fellow businesses

Benefits for VCSEs attending

• Promote your events and projects
• Find businesses to potentially work with
• Share ideas to kick start creativity or find possible solutions to a problem
• Network with other charitable organisations
• Be part of a supportive community