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There is a thriving community of B Corps in Greater Manchester who want to do more to support local community groups and charities.

This is free open day in association with Macc and Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity at SISTER in Manchester on the 27th March.

Come and meet one or more of the B Corp members and get advice on how to address
challenges you may be facing in subjects ranging from property, finance, fundraising, social impact, marketing and many more!

The Impetus Leadership Academy (ILA) is a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles in youth education or youth employment organisations.

The programme supports participants to explore and develop their personal leadership styles, increase their knowledge in key management topics, and access networks that can unlock more senior leadership roles. The programme is designed and delivered by people from ethnic minority backgrounds for people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

7 days, 10 charities, £5,000 each – nominations open for seven days, from 17th-23rd February 2025. To support the incredible work that so many charities do to support animals and wildlife in need, Movement for Good’s first special draw of the year will award £5,000 each to 10 charities working in this area.

Important information about the draw

If you’re keen to get to grips with AI but not sure where to start, CAST's new self-serve course is here to help! 

Every week for seven weeks, you'll receive an email with a guided activity, designed to help you comfortably familiarise yourself with AI - and discover how it can help make your work life easier. 

As part of the Greater Manchester Refugee Welcome Programme, Manchester City Council (MCC) wishes to grant fund two lead voluntary, community, faith sector (VCFS) organisations to provide a service which integrates ESOL, Employability and Integration support for people seeking asylum and refugees.

Feeding Britain’s funding is available to organisations across the UK running holiday clubs during Easter and May half-term holidays that can provide additional places for children who are living in poverty but not eligible for statutory support (e.g., the Holiday Activities and Food Programme or Free School Meals). 

The holiday clubs must offer enriching activities and provide meals that meet the School Foods Standards. 

The Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group have written an open letter to Greater Manchester Commissioners calling for urgent action to support and protect the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector following years of systemic underfunding, recent disinvestment, delayed commissioning decisions, and new financial pressures.

Sign up for a new learning resource that explores the healing powers of friendship and personalised care, guided by lived experience voices. Launching on Monday 24th February 2024. Sign up here 

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for their fellow Mancunians? Do you know a community group who is making a real impact in your local area? If you do now is the time to let them know how much you appreciate them by submitting a nomination for the Be Proud awards.

This is your chance to let someone know just how important they are to Manchester.

The Be Proud Awards celebrate Manchester's many volunteers and the unsung heroes who make Our Manchester great.