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Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities 2013-2014

15 May 2013 - 13:07 by michelle.foster

The main purpose of the Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC) fund is to reach disadvantaged communities and individuals; to enable them to participate in learning, with progression towards further learning and/or sustainable employment as a key theme.

The City Council’s and MAES’ priority is to tackle the issue of worklessness amongst key groups in the most deprived wards of the City, particularly those residents in receipt of out of work benefits. Therefore this is the target group for this funding.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding
Learning, Skills and Employment

CASH Grants Programme - Didsbury East and Didsbury West wards

15 May 2013 - 13:03 by michelle.foster

The new CASH Grants Programme for 2013-14 has now been launched. This funding is available to spend on projects in the ward that meet identified local priorities.

What can be funded?
You can apply for any amount up to the full allocation for your ward. Your project should be something that benefits your neighbourhood, for eg. improving your local environment, building a stronger sense of community spirit, or helping to reduce crime or antisocial behaviour. Manchester City Council are looking for imaginative ideas that help to tackle issues in original and creative ways.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding

New Older Womens’ Group at The Lesbian and Gay Foundation

15 May 2013 - 13:02 by michelle.foster

The Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) are pleased to announce a new group for bisexual and lesbian women who are older (50 plus). Being older can be an isolating experience, and LGF believe that there is little out there for older LB women to meet, chat, explore and create, this is why they are launching this new and exciting group.

The group will be a social support group, which means there will be discussions that are relevant to the group, as well as fun stuff such as games, quizzes, crafts and also workshops.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
LGBTQIA+

Older and Bolder Group at The Lesbian and Gay Foundation

15 May 2013 - 13:01 by michelle.foster

The Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) have a long standing group for older gay and bisexual men. It is a social support group, which means that there will be relevant discussions, and also games and quizzes. Past sessions have included; LGBT History Quiz, George House Trust speaker, discussions about first impressions, and even an Easter party.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
LGBTQIA+

Frequently asked questions about fixed-term contracts

15 May 2013 - 11:43 by michelle.foster

To offer employment on a fixed-term contract is common practice for many organisations, especially when posts are funded only for a set period of time.

So when the funding expires, and no new funding has been secured, then the employee just reaches the end of their contract and leaves……right? In reality it isn’t as simple as that.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building

State of the Sector 2013

10 May 2013 - 16:25 by Mike Wild

This morning I was in the happy position of being able to present our new research into the state of the voluntary sector in Manchester. It has been a long-held ambition of mine to be able to show the full extent of the enormous contribution which voluntary organisations, community groups, social enterprises and the community work of faith groups make to the city. 

Shared Topic Areas: 
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Capacity Building
Children and Families
Commissioning
Community Engagement
Community First
Crime and Disorder
Environment
Equalities
Faith
Funding
Health and Wellbeing
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Mental Health
Older People
Physical Disability
Transgender
VCM
Volunteering
Young People
Other

Review of Third Sector Funding by NHS in Manchester

10 May 2013 - 16:03 by Nigel Rose

The three Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Manchester are carrying out a review of their funding of third sector organisations. The overall aim is to maximise the value of the third sector contribution. It is not primarily a financial review. The first wider engagement event will be held from 10am to 12am on Thursday 6th June at GMCVO. The event is open to all voluntary and community sector organisation working on health related issues in Manchester.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Commissioning
Health and Wellbeing

Cash Grant Funding 2013/14 in Wythenshawe

10 May 2013 - 15:38 by michelle.foster

£30,400 is available in each of the five Wythenshawe wards (Baguley, Brooklands, Northenden, Sharston and Woodhouse Park), which is less than in previous years. Applications must be for projects based in the local area that address local priorities and deliver community benefit.

It is strongly recommend that applications are made as soon as possible because funds are limited and uptake will be very high. Applications will be considered and awarded on a rolling basis and are likely to be allocated early in the financial year.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Community First
Funding

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