Trustees for Hideout, the new OnSide Youth Zone in East Manchester
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of project that aims to improve life chances of young Mancunians. 
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Working Inclusively to Make Communities Age-Friendly
The Ambition for Ageing Equalities Board has launched a new briefing titled Working Inclusively to Make Communities Age-Friendly. The briefing asserts that equality, diversity and inclusivity are core to understanding and reducing social isolation, and emphasises key ways to embed inclusion in building age-friendly communities: 
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UK tour for play about lives of hidden young carers
A play about young carers in Salford that “knocked MPs sideways” is about to embark on a national tour in June 2019. 
The show, Who Cares, was written by Matt Woodhead and co-produced by The Lowry and LUNG. It was made in partnership with Greater Manchester Charity, Gaddum and its Salford Carers Service and is funded by Arts Council England and the Oglesby Charitable Trust.
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GM Poverty Action Newsletter – 10 April 2019
In the newsletter Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) encourage you to book onto one of their remaining 2019 training courses; GMPA comment on the latest rise in child poverty figures and share good news about pledges made since the launch of the GM Food Poverty Action Plan last month. 
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Small Charity Week 2019 – Big Advice Day
Small Charity Week 2019 is taking place on 17 June - 22 June. Small Charity Week celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector who make an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of individuals, communities and causes across the UK and the rest of the world. 
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European Solidarity Corps - Engaging Volunteers, Changing Lives
Helping organisations and volunteers to make the most of volunteering opportunities
‘Engaging Volunteers, Changing Lives’ will bring together organisations and volunteers to explore the first phases of the volunteer journey through the European Solidarity Corps - from the selection and recruitment of volunteers before the start of projects to on-placement support and mentoring.
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Weekly Drop-in
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm-4pm we have a weekly drop-in for community groups. Come along for a chat with our friendly team at our offices: Macc, Swan Buildings, 3rd Floor, 20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW, for community groups:
- Brand new / starting out
- Never accessed support from Macc
- Not sure if or how we can help
We’ll be there to listen to your ideas and questions, tell you about what we offer and show you how you can access our support.
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SoW - Now-Forever Heritage
Words are Wands - Writing for Wellbeing was an inspirational, awareness raising event held at the Forum Library, Wythenshawe. It featured the work of people who have used the power of the written and spoke word to address mentioal health issues and challenge stigma and stereotyping. They ran a workshop first to promote hte benefits of journalling, mindfulness and meditation. 12 people then performed their short pieces which were all entitled Words are Wands. The literature was then displayed at the library.
SoW - TLG
TLG hosted a Christmas lunch followed by an awards ceremony for young people and families on Wednesday 12th December. They work with 11-14 year old boys who are at serious risk of permanent exclusion. Most of their families live in poverty and are involved with social services. Mental health issues, substance abuse and crime are common denominators in the lives of the young people.
Money Talks
Recently I had a very nice letter inviting me to write for a publication (quite high status) and a follow-up phone conversation to explore further. In the course of this, the London-based publisher emphasised that wanting to reach outside their heavily London-focused circle was a big priority for them. Who can guess the next bit of the conversation?
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