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Sport England have put tackling inactivity right at the heart of their new strategy Towards an Active Nation – which means over the next four years, they are going to triple the amount they invest in helping inactive people become active.
Ambition for Ageing launches the design process for their £2.5million 'Scaled Programmes' with an exciting engagement event on 24 January 2017. 
'Growing Older in My Greater Manchester' is an event which will draw key priorities for making Greater Manchester more age-friendly, on themes including: Information and Communication; Culture; Places and Spaces and Economy.
People across Greater Manchester are being invited to help shape the region’s strategy for the next 20 years.
Greater Manchester’s ambition is to create a self-reliant, prosperous city-region. One which is safe, strong and secure. The Police and Crime Plan is about cutting crime and antisocial behaviour, protecting vulnerable people and maintaining public safety, whilst putting the needs of victims at the heart.
Following the Government announcement of a further shortfall in police funding, Tony Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a consultation on an increase in the police element of the council tax. 
Information for the bulletin is compiled from a number of sources including Grantfinder, GMCVO (Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary Organisations) and direct from funders themselves. It showcases just a few of the hundreds of funding opportunities available for local community, voluntary and faith organisations.
This bulletin is produced by a partnership of local support and development agencies across Greater Manchester.
The Next Gen Youth (NGY) project was run by Unity Radio. It worked with 23 young people over a year to enable them to produce a series of 2hr radio shows focused on child and sexual exploitation (CSE). Among the benefits for the participants were: a dramatic reduction in missing from home and care incidents; increased confidence and self-belief; and improved social networks. Listeners to the show gained: improved knowldege of issues surrounding CSE; and creation of discussion and debate amongst listeners of all ages.
Rosa, the UK fund for women and girls, have announced the launch of the Woman to Woman fund. With grants of up to £25,000, no fewer than 100 local grassroots women’s organisations across the UK will be supported using funds from the ‘Tampon Tax.’ 
Home-Start Manchester North and Home-Start Manchester South are currently consulting with a range of people as to whether they should merge as organisations to become one Manchester Home-Start. 
The reason for this is a belief that by merging they can improve and make more efficient their work with children and families. They also feel it is important that families, partners and volunteers are involved in helping to shape any new organisation.
Christmas can be a challenging time for our stress levels and it's even harder for people facing mental health issues. 
Feeling like there is no-one to turn to is a real danger to someone in the midst of an emotional crisis.
If you - or anyone else you know - are struggling to cope, support is available.
Self Help offer a range of talking therapies, with shorter than average waiting times, that can help you feel better.
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