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Surviving Winter is an annual national campaign that helps older and vulnerable people, who may be facing fuel poverty in the colder months.

With the Surviving Winter donations, Forever Manchester support groups such as older people’s luncheon clubs or social groups which give people somewhere warm to go on a regular basis, where they can meet friends, be helped with any problems they have and enjoy themselves.

Awards of up to £500 are available.

The Ironmongers’ Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential.

Grants are only given to registered charities. Projects must meet all of the following criteria:
• For children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged
• Consist of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills
• Have clear aims and objectives to be met within a planned timescale
• Are within the UK

This year you could give someone the greatest gift they will ever receive, simply by rolling up your sleeves and giving blood. Blood transfusions are vital to patients in hospitals; whether as a support to a cancer patient, to stem blood loss in child birth, or to treat a blood disorder, and really do make a massive difference to the lives of others – not just the recipient, but their family and friends as well.

Over 100 voluntary and community sector groups (VCS) from across Manchester gathered on 1 December 2014 at Manchester Town Hall to find out more about what is going to be a devastating round of funding cuts. A diverse group of VCS organisations attended including local neighbourhood care groups, housing associations, cultural groups, youth groups and advice and advocacy organisations.