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As always, these are ideas for steps your business could take to create a greater social impact. Many of them are low-cost or even free. If you have other ideas we could add, please contact us.
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As always, these are ideas for steps your business could take to create a greater social impact. Many of them are low-cost or even free. If you have other ideas we could add, please contact us.
The extent to which businesses take responsibility for creating and supporting higher standards of living and quality of life in the communities in which they operate, while still preserving profitability.
By taking steps which actively embrace and even celebrate their legal, ethical, environmental, social and financial responsibilities, business can become more resilient and successful.
It's a step beyond "corporate social responsibility".
We launched Spirit of Manchester Business in 2017 as Macc saw an opportunity to increase relationships between the private and voluntary sectors in Manchester to make more good things happen across the city.
Spirit of Manchester Business aims to bring businesses and local causes together for the good of Manchester. The scheme is based around exchanging skills and knowledge businesses already have for the benefit of the community.
The Spirit of Manchester Business Initiative - How it works for your business
The web based multi-agency Greater Manchester Safeguarding Procedures have recently been updated. A summary of the latest updates can be found attached.
What to do if you have concerns about individual children or adults
If you have any worries about a child's safety or welfare, in the first instance speak to a Contact Officer at the Manchester Contact Centre on 0161 234 5001 or fax on 0161 255 8266. The Contact Officer will then notify the First Response Team of your concerns.
In addition, you can call the NSPCC Child Protection helpline on 0808 800 5000 to discuss your concerns, or ask for advice by email.
The final version of the specification for One Team has been published. One Team is Manchester's approach to bringing health and social care staff together to deliver an integrated service in 12 patches across the city. Section 1 outlines the challenges that Manchester faces in terms of health and wellbeing and the key strategies in place to meet those challenges. Section 2 describes the specification and the design parameters.
Historic public parks and cemeteries are valued places at the centre of local communities. Help to conserve them with funding of £100,000–£5million.
The First World War affected millions across the globe and shaped the world we live in. The Centenary is a chance to understand the war better, uncover its stories and explore what it means to us today.
Everyone should have the chance to discover more about the war and mark the Centenary. That’s why the Heritage Lottery Fund is providing this special grant programme for community projects.
Not-for-profit organisations in the UK with a bank account and a constitution can apply for grants of between £3,000 and £10,000.
Wythenshawe Games Corporate Games Day is in support of Wythenshawe Charity, Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention. The event takes place on 29 July 2015 and will provide a fantastic day out for corporate teams.
Throughout the day, teams of 10 will compete for the coveted Wythenshawe Games Corporate Day Trophy.
The Small Business Saturday campaign is seeking 100 inspiring or unique small businesses from across the UK. Each business will be highlighted on the campaign’s website and social media channels in the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday on 5 December, giving great free local and national publicity.
For the past two years, the 100 small businesses have also attended a reception in Downing Street with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.