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Power to Change community enterprise film competition

22 Aug 2014 - 10:12 by michelle.foster

Do you have a great idea for a community enterprise? Why not capture it on film and enter the Power to Change competition to win £1,000.

Send a short film (2-3 minutes – no longer) about an enterprise you’d like to start in your community. Maybe there’s an empty shop you could imagine transformed into a technology hub or a pub closing down which, with some top music nights, could be the centre of the community.

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PatchWork - Mobile Artistic Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, Trafford and South Manchester

22 Aug 2014 - 10:11 by michelle.foster

Creativity is known to be expressive and to give pleasure. It is another means of commenting on the world around us, a distraction from worries and/or a way of processing positive and negative emotions. Being creative is something that is personal, which can give self-belief and confidence.

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Healthier Together - Integrated Impact Assessment Forums

22 Aug 2014 - 09:07 by michelle.foster

What is Healthier Together?
Healthier Together is a review of health and social care across Greater Manchester and is part of a wider public service reform, seeking to improve outcomes for all residents.

The 12 Greater Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are leading the programme, supported by the Service Transformation team and working in partnership with social care partners, voluntary organisations and all 10 local authorities across Greater Manchester.

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Consultation on Advocacy Services in Manchester

20 Aug 2014 - 13:44 by Nigel Rose

Manchester City Council is holding meetings on Tuesday 2 September 2014 and Friday 26 September 2014 to consult on proposals for a new Advocacy Hub.

The Care Act 2014 requires the City Council to provide independent advocacy for those who may have difficulty understanding and participating in the assessment process. An advocate provides support to an individual to help them express their needs and wishes, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain the care and support they need

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Yorkshire Building Society Lasting Legacy Fund

14 Aug 2014 - 14:17 by michelle.foster

The Yorkshire Building Society is inviting UK registered charities to apply for one of the 10 donations of £10,000 that are available through the £150,000 fund.

The Lasting Legacy Fund was created with the aim of leaving a lasting impact in the communities that the Yorkshire Building Society serves across the UK.

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Charity Commission Guidance - Donate to registered charities experienced in working in Gaza

14 Aug 2014 - 14:15 by michelle.foster

Charity regulator urges people to help the victims of the humanitarian disaster in Gaza

As is its normal practice in response to a national appeal such as the Disasters Emergency Committee Gaza appeal, the Charity Commission is providing guidance to the public on giving safely to charity. The Commission is encouraging the public to help the victims of the humanitarian disaster in Gaza by donating to registered charities with experience of working in high-risk areas and conflict zones.

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Deaf Health Champions Manchester – Deaf Health Day

14 Aug 2014 - 11:10 by michelle.foster

The Deaf Health Champions project is hosting a Deaf Health Day on Friday 5 September 2014, 10am - 3pm at the Manchester Deaf Centre, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9GH to provide the Deaf community of Greater Manchester opportunity to access information on local health and social care services.

The Deaf Health Champions project are looking for a wide range of organisations to deliver bite size 45-60 minute workshops on health themes across the course of the day, as well as stall holders.

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Ancoats Dispensary Trust awarded £170,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund

14 Aug 2014 - 11:09 by michelle.foster

Ancoats Dispensary Trust are pleased to announce that they have been awarded £170,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) under the Heritage and Enterprise Scheme and are now able to begin developing its plans to restore and transform the building into a community hub for Ancoats and surrounding neighbourhoods. This earmarked funding from HLF means that Ancoats Dispensary Trust and their partner Igloo Regeneration can now undertake immediate stabilisation works to the fragile building.

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Come and be creative at The Edge in Chorlton

14 Aug 2014 - 11:07 by michelle.foster

The Edge in Chorlton starts a new term in September, with courses to help anyone and everyone build self-confidence and emotional well-being, as well as learn new skills and have fun. The courses are run by the artistic team at The Edge, as well as by hand-picked, young creative professionals.

Ukulele Club is run by Musical Director, Simon Waters, with two courses to suit all abilities. New To Uke is designed to teach the basics of this easy-to-play instrument. Ukulele Orchestra gives people the chance to learn, sing and perform to family and friends.

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Macmillan Supporting You to Help Others Grant – next deadline 30 August 2014

14 Aug 2014 - 11:06 by michelle.foster

Macmillan provides grants for groups and individuals who support people affected by cancer or campaign to improve cancer care.

What sort of things can I apply for a Supporting You to Help Others grant for?
• Start up costs for a Self-help and Support group
• Development applications e.g. for groups to expand and extend their reach for both Self Help and Support and User Involvement
• Combined applications for those that include Self Help and Support and User Involvement

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