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Spirit of Manchester
Our annual 'Spirit of Manchester' programme is a celebration of the work of thousands of voluntary organisations, community groups, charities and social enterprises in Manchester. We believe it's important to recognise, support and encourage volunteers and local voluntary action.
Fundraising Resources
There are a host of fundraising resources which a charitable organisation can use to harness donations. 
We have compiled a list covering most of the available options in online fundraising websites, donate now buttons, online shopping apps, Crowdfunding and Gift aid. Each of these fundraising methods give donors different options to donate and make it easy for them to give.
Funding factsheets
Manchester Community Central Factsheets
Factsheet 14: Getting ready for funding – Before you even think of applying for funding, make sure your organisation is ready to receive it
Manchester City Council New Commissioning Structure
Manchester City Council have just gone live on their new commissioning structure and Macc is in discussion with them about putting on an event for the Voluntary and Community Sector to explain how it will work. The new structure is very different from the old one one which was organised around commissioners having responsibility for themes such as Youth and Play, Mental Wellbeing, Immigration Advice etc.
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New EU Procurement Laws
Procurement laws, or rather the poor application of them, can make a major difference in the ability of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) to win and keep contracts. There has been continual criticism of the level of bureaucracy and inflexibility in EU procurement laws and as a result new laws are to be announced soon.
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Superfast Broadband Grants
Manchester City Council for a time limited period can help fund broadband connection for small and medium-sized businesses, and charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations.
Manchester City Council will cover up to £3,000 of the connection costs. In most cases, the voucher (which will be accepted by most internet service providers, including the best-known household names) will cover the cost of getting connected, leaving you to just pay the VAT and monthly subscription cost.
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Youth and Play Fund Evaluation
Voluntary Youth Manchester, Macc and Manchester City Council are jointly conducting an evaluation of the recent Youth and Play Fund Commissioning process.
One part of the data collection for the evaluation is an on-line survey and we would very much welcome your participation. To complete the survey, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/youth_and_play_commissioning_evaluation, by Sunday 18 August.
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Commissioning - A Level Playing Field?
Nigel Rose, Macc's Strategic Lead on Commissioning has written a new blog on whether there really is a level playing field for organisations applying for contracts from public authorities.
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Commissioning - A Level Playing Field?
There is much glib talk of a level playing field in procurement and commissioning. The theory is that there is an open, transparent and fair process which gives all organisations bidding for a contract an equal opportunity of "winning". Let's look at how level this playing field is.
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