Grants of up to £32,500 available for money advice projects
United Utilities Trust Fund was established in April 2005 with funding provided by United Utilities.
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Tackling Period Poverty in Greater Manchester – Public consultation questionnaire
This project is run alongside Manchester City Council, by two 3rd year Geography students as part of the ‘Governing Urban Transformations’ module at the University of Manchester.
The project is looking at generating a strategy and report for tackling period poverty in Greater Manchester, which has some really exciting opportunities to be taken seriously by officials, with some of the policy recommendations potentially being implemented within the city.
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BAME Social Entrepreneurs
GMCVO in conjunction with the GM BAME Network are delivering a project which aims to connect and enable BAME social entrepreneurs to thrive. The project hopes to support a range of BAME social entrepreneurs from those with an idea through to more established social enterprises.
The project is taking a three-pronged approach:
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Marmot Review 10 Years On
It’s been 10 years since Professor Michael Marmot last looked at health divides. His latest report, while not painting a pretty picture, does highlight some of the work that has been going on in Manchester to help try to buck the national trend.
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Live Projects at Manchester Metropolitan University
The Live Projects Scheme is an exciting opportunity for local organisations to set a project for a team of Manchester Metropolitan University undergraduate computing students.
Any local organisation, including businesses, charities and community groups, can take on the role of a client and work with students benefiting from their enthusiasm and knowledge.
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Greater Manchester Local Care Approach Survey
As you may know, across Greater Manchester the NHS, local government and partners have been coming together to work differently. The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) would like to know what you think about these changes and how they are affecting you.
Key changes have included working together to:
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The LAB project is coming to Ardwick
There are still some places left on the upcoming course on Friday 13 March-Monday 30 March 2020, 10am-3.30pm (Mon-Fri) at Brunswick Parish Church, Brunswick Street, M13 9SX.
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Census Support Service
Good Things Foundation has been contracted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to support the delivery of the next Census in England and Wales.
In 2021 the Census will be ‘digital first’ and Good Things Foundation will provide support to ensure those without digital skills or digital access can participate.
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Climate Change and Sustainability Opportunity for Young People
The Co-op's Young Member's Group, which is a platform for young people to have their voices heard in decision making and planning for the Co-op, are currently working on a project with the Food Policy Team that is focusing on how the Co-op as a business can be more sustainable and make it products more environmentally friendly.
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GM Poverty Action Newsletter 26 February 2020
In the latest newsletter GM Poverty Action look at putting poverty high on the agenda as the Mayoral election approaches. There is information about forthcoming training courses, an update on the GM Living Wage campaign.
There is a write up on the recent Talking about Poverty meeting and a few other short articles of interest, as well as the usual list of forthcoming events.
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