Department of Health’s - Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund
The Department of Health’s Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund (HSCVF) is an innovative capacity and grant funding programme which helps to build capable communities.
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The Department of Health’s Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund (HSCVF) is an innovative capacity and grant funding programme which helps to build capable communities.
In our latest issue you can find information on:
• Our next Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly on Tuesday 17 September
• Our Manchester Funding Fair on Friday 13 September
• An update from Mike Wild Chief Executive, Macc
• Local news and events
• News from the Volunteering Team, Capacity Building Team and Policy and Influence Team
• Plus much more…
Dementia is not just the responsibility of health and social care; as dementia prevalence increases, all of us will know someone touched by the condition.
The Alzheimer’s Society are inviting all types of organisations to join the Manchester Dementia Alliance in order to raise awareness of the condition and make sure your community becomes more dementia friendly.
Manchester City Council wants residents to comment on proposed changes to Council Tax Support, which helps working-age people on a low income to pay their council tax bill. The proposal is to reduce the amount of help they provide, as Government funding has been reduced.
New and existing community groups who live in Whalley Range can apply for funding for projects that will benefit the area.
Whalley Range has received some Government money to invest in the area.
The Whalley Range Community First Panel can recommend applications to the CDF from local groups who meet the criteria below.
Applications for £250 - £1000 can be submitted.
Equity Housing Group wants to hear from community projects in need of funding and support.
The Group launched the Equity Foundation in January to create employment and skills development opportunities and to promote better health. It’s already invested £150,000 in helping 47 new and established charities and projects to make a difference to peoples’ lives and communities. These include employment training centres, sports and leisure clubs and a range of activities for younger, older and disabled members of the community.
Olympic Gold Medallist Jade Jones took time out from her busy training schedule to visit young people at the 'Girl Power' community project in Whalley Range, Manchester.
The project is one of many run by Community on Solid Ground which has recently received Lottery funding of £193,742 through the Big Lottery Fund, to improve the life opportunities and health and wellbeing of children and young people from disadvantaged communities in Manchester.
Public Consultation now launched!
Have your say HS2 West Midlands to Manchester, Leeds and beyond....
High Speed Rail – Formal Public Consultation on the proposed route from the West Midlands to Manchester, Leeds and beyond has now been launched (closes on 1700 on 31 January 2014)
Cooking for Everyone
Do you want to learn how to cook improve your baking skills, make dishes from scratch live better and spend less?
Then check out these FREE sessions at:
Trinity Methodist Hall, Butler Street, Miles Platting, M4 7JE
Garden visit and healthy snacks – Tuesday 3 September 10-12 noon
Bread Making – Tuesday 10 September 12 – 3:00pm
Making Scones and Jam – Tuesday 17 September 12-3:00pm
Storing and Preserving – Tuesday 24 September 12-3:00pm
Autumn Treats – Tuesday 1 October 10-12 noon