Demonstrating quality and impact in volunteering
This past week, Volunteer Centre Manchester was pleased to learn that it has been successful in upholding its Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA).
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Spirit of Manchester Awards 2022
2022 was a special Spirit of Manchester Awards as it was our 10th Anniversary and it was also our first live, face to face event since 2019. As well as the live element we had a virtual event on YouTube running alongside so more people can attend. Have a look back at some of the highlights of the last nine Awards Spirit of Manchester Awards 10th year
Let’s Walk Fund – GM Walking Festival 1-31 May 2023
The Let’s Walk Fund is designed to support walk organisers to deliver a walk as part of the GM Walking Festival 2023 from 1-31 May, while helping to sustain the opportunity beyond May.
Grants are for a maximum of £100. Please note there are a limited number of grants available.
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Grant for VCS funding Keeping Children and Young People Safe
Manchester’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP) will award up to £50,000 in each area to be used to support delivery of the Manchester Community Safety Strategy which focuses on keeping people safe, reducing harm and strengthening communities.
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Hong Kong BN(O) Welcome Programme 2023/24
The Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities has announced that funding for the Hong Kong BN(O) Welcome Programme has been renewed for a third year for 2023/24.
Included in the funding announcement is:
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SPAR Community Cashback Scheme
SPAR has launched a new £100,000 Community Cashback scheme which will give grants to local voluntary or community organisations and charities who need it most.
Shoppers from all over the UK can apply for a grant for an organisation or charity they feel deserves funding. All applicants need to do is share the exceptional contribution a local organisation has made to their community and what the grant would be put towards.
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Big Give Mental Health Match Fund
78% of people say the cost of living crisis is impacting mental health – worse for those with existing mental health problems. The Mental Health Match Fund is designed specifically for charities improving mental health as part of their work. The campaign will run around Mental Health Awareness Week, from 15-22 May.
Charity eligibility criteria:
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Thomas Wall Trust
The Thomas Wall Trust believes that communication skills are critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.
The Trust recognises that communication is underpinned by a set of key features and skills such as empathy, listening, emotional intelligence, confidence, and clarity, amongst others.
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Support to develop community-led housing or sports and leisure facilities
Are you looking to develop affordable housing or sports and leisure facilities in your neighbourhood?
Find out how GMCVO can support you to access Resonance Community Developers fund; a fund which aims to empower community groups across Greater Manchester by providing social investment to respond to a lack of provision in local communities.
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Coronation Champions Awards 2023
In honour of Their Majesties’ service to the country, Royal Voluntary Service has launched the Coronation Champions Awards for volunteers, an official Coronation project. The Coronation Champions Awards will recognise a diverse group of volunteers from different backgrounds and communities across the UK from a range of causes.
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