Sector News

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking to provide contract funding for the facilitation of the Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel. 

The Race Equality Panel was established in December 2020. The Panel work to promote racial equity, tackle racial discrimination and foster positive relationships between ethnically diverse communities.

As of April 2025, The Youth Alliance is starting its third year of funded delivery, and is looking for a Chair and Vice Chair of the Youth Alliance.

The role of Chair is currently held by Stuart Dunne, CEO of Youth Focus North West, who has been acting as interim Chair whilst the governance and operational foundations of the Youth Alliance GM have been put into place.

With over 160 members, the Youth Alliance is growing and being invited into exciting spaces to champion and advocate for the youth sector across the 10 boroughs.

TRC Sexual Abuse & Rape Support Greater Manchester are holding Coffee morning’s every first Tuesday of the month, 10am until 12pm.  

Whether you’re already connected with TRC, thinking about accessing support, or just
want a friendly chat, this a safe space for women to connect with others and learn about TRC.

If you’re interested in coming along, contact a member of the team for more information on 0161 968 2820 or email: traffordrapecrisis@googlemail.com  
 

BMS Wellbeing CIC has secured funding to deliver a series of free wellbeing workshops across East Manchester.

8 unique workshops will run at 4 community venues, offering practical support around mental and physical wellbeing in a relaxed, down to earth setting. Each session lasts 2 hours, includes a light meal, and provides take home resources.

The workshops are designed to help people feel more energised, reduce stress, and make simple changes that have a real impact upon their health and wellbeing as well as those around them.

Workshop topics include:

The Different Foundation, a charity registered in 2024, 'exists to embrace diversity, empower the underrepresented, and shape an inclusive future'.

'AI for All' is the Foundation's 'flagship programme' which offers one-off grants of up to £2,500 and four hours of specialised mentorship with respected leaders in AI. This mentorship provides practical guidance to enhance impact, improve programme delivery, and strengthen organisational capabilities.

Let's green Greater Manchester's Skyline together. Help nature thrive from your balcony or window box.

So whether you’re a gardening novice or a planting pro – if you have a balcony or window box, you can green the city above the ground. The sky really is the limit.

That’s why National Trust are encouraging Greater Manchester residents to welcome nature into their skyline space. To help nature bloom on every balcony.  

To develop the new Our Manchester strategy, Manchester City Council listened to over 10,000 voices across Manchester to shape a future we can all be proud of.

Over the next 10 years, they will be focusing on the 12 key priorities residents said mattered most – Our People, Our Neighbourhoods, Our City.

Take part in the public consultation about adult ADHD services in Greater Manchester.

NHS Greater Manchester is carrying out a public consultation to help shape the future of adult ADHD services across Greater Manchester.

They are seeking feedback, particularly from individuals, their families, carers, and professionals about the proposed options to improve these services.

The Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership group is seeking two representatives from the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector to join the Greater Manchester Land Commission.

The Greater Manchester Land Commission (GMLC) was established by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Greater Manchester Mayor to improve and enhance the effective use of the public estate by unlocking land and property for housing delivery, economic growth, transformation of public services across the city-region and green sustainability and community benefits.

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