Tree Council Grants
Planting grants for National Tree Week 2018, for Trees for Schools, Community Trees and Orchard Windfalls, are all now available. 
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UK Aid Direct - Small Charities Challenge Fund, apply by 29 March 2018
The Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF) is open to small UK-registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. Grants of up to £50,000 are available for projects of up to 2 years. The projects should strengthen the capacity of grassroots development organisations working with the poor, vulnerable and most marginalised to carry out work in priority countries and work towards achieving the Global Goals. 
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Bitesize GDPR briefings from the Fundraising Regulator
The Fundraising Regulator together with the Institute of Fundraising has published six briefings on GDPR. These bitesize guides are designed to be as accessible and as relevant as possible for fundraisers, providing separate briefings to suit different forms of fundraising. You can access all of the guides by clicking on the links below: 
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Asset-based Approaches and Inequalities briefing paper launched
Ambition for Ageing recently released a briefing titled Asset-based Approaches and Inequalities, looking at the risks to inequalities asset-based approaches can have. 
The document highlights the need for recognition of the barriers faced by marginalised groups as a key part of asset-based work in order to avoid contributing to existing inequalities.
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Hear the perspectives of young black men and help them to access services - The We Tell You research report and manifesto
The We Tell You research report explores explanations to why black men do not access mental health services. 
It is the result of a three-year study with 26 young peers who, supported by Manchester based mental health charity 42’nd Street and the Manchester Metropolitan University, spoke to 78 young black men aged between 13 – 24 across Greater Manchester.
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Manchester Safeguarding Boards e-Bulletin Sixth edition – 5 March 2018
The Manchester Safeguarding Boards (MSB) comprises the Manchester Safeguarding Adults Board (MSAB) and the Manchester Safeguarding Children Boards (MSCB). The Boards share an Independent Chair, Julia Stephens-Row; and are supported by the MSB Business Unit. 
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Office to rent
Office space is becoming available to rent at the offices of Macc in Swan Buildings, Swan Street in April 2018 for use by a community and/or charitable organisation. The office is on the 3rd floor and can be accessed via stairs or a lift. The office is located close to major transport links, sitting just outside the centre of Manchester but within easy walking distance of the bustling hub of the city rail/bus/tram services which are really close to our doorstep.
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Greater Manchester Good Employer Charter – consultation open, deadline 13 April 2018
One important factor in achieving a more inclusive economy is the quality, flexibility and accessibility of jobs. Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations have an interest in improving employment, both as employers and as advocates for citizens. 
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Free workshops from Contact
Contacts regular workshops have now begun again. These will be taking place at their new base in Moss Side - Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse, 140 Raby St, Manchester M14 4SL – while their building is under going redevelopment. 
Drama Drop – starts 5 March
Interested in drama and acting? Drop in and learn from professional performers, actors and directors. No experience necessary.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to tell your Spirit of Manchester Story!
Are you a Manchester VCSE organisation currently working with a business?
Do they share their skills or knowledge with you or provide facilities such as a free meeting space?
Would you like to share a story of your activity as part of Spirit of Manchester Story Week in April?
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