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Institute of Fundraising and Small Charities Coalition Press Release - Significant work needed to raise awareness of fundraising changes with smaller charities

12 Feb 2016 - 11:04 by michelle.foster

The results of a survey run by the Institute of Fundraising (IoF) and the Small Charities Coalition (SCC) shows that almost half of respondents are ‘not very familiar’ or ‘not at all familiar’ with the review of fundraising self-regulation conducted last summer.

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Junior Social Apprentice – opportunities for young people to help your organisation/charity this summer

12 Feb 2016 - 11:01 by michelle.foster

Wellington College working with Future Foundations is seeking community and voluntary sector organisations based in Manchester and Birmingham to set a short project for a team of 10 students to undertake on Tuesday 21 June 2016.

This project will feature as part of a residential programme for Year 9 (13-14 year old) students from Wellington College. The three day programme will also feature guest speakers and a City Challenge as young people work in teams to complete social action themed tasks around the city centre.

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Domestic Abuse Service User Questionnaire

12 Feb 2016 - 11:00 by michelle.foster

Domestic Abuse agencies in Manchester are interested in hearing about your experiences of receiving support.

The agencies are asking you to complete this short form, about your experience of contacting agencies about any domestic abuse you have experienced. Your responses will help to improve services to meet your needs.

As well as asking you about services, a few questions have been included about you, as the agencies want to know that their services are inclusive and open to everyone who wants to use them.

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Portland Basin Museum International Women's Day 2016 - BME Female Artists/Creators Wanted

12 Feb 2016 - 10:58 by michelle.foster

A project for Portland Basin Museum in Ashton to celebrate International Women’s Day 2016 requires BME female artists and creators to submit work exploring ‘taboo’ subjects; this can include anything from race, religion, identity, immigration, mental health, addiction, domestic abuse etc.

The project hopes this will allow a space for BME women to showcase their work exploring these important issues that are often not discussed and will raise awareness amongst the public. The chosen pieces will be displayed at the museum throughout the month of March.

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Office/Storage space required

12 Feb 2016 - 10:57 by michelle.foster

VSG Installations a voluntary sector supplier are looking for an office/storage space to rent in the central/north Manchester area within a voluntary sector organisation, with easy links to motorways across the north west. Office space for up to six desks, with space around the room to have large boards on the walls for training purposes. Storage area. Ideally parking spaces for 2 – 4 vehicles.

If you have space available, email Jim Yelland, at: [email protected]

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Fabulous Fan Fayre - raise unlimited funds for your community group through a new opportunity

8 Feb 2016 - 09:49 by michelle.foster

Are you interested in raising unlimited funds for your community group through a new opportunity? If so come along to an information event to find out more.

Date & Time: 22 February 2016, 11am-1pm
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road, Manchester

Working in partnership with Fabulous Fan Fayre - Macc are inviting local VCSE groups to an open day to explore how not for profit organisations can raise funds in a unique and exciting way.

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Mayor launches £900,000 community chest

5 Feb 2016 - 10:02 by michelle.foster

Communities across Greater Manchester are being invited to bid for a slice of £900,000 to reduce demand on police services by building strong neighbourhoods, boosting volunteering, and empowering the region’s young people.

The funds available include:

Commissioner’s neighbourhood fund
Grants of up to £1000 (from a total fund of £200,000) are available for projects that contribute to stronger, safer neighbourhoods; increase neighbourliness; and encourage communities to help themselves and others.

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Learning Disability Engagement - Grant funding

5 Feb 2016 - 10:01 by michelle.foster

NHS England wants to support the involvement of people with a learning disability who are given the least chance to have their say. This is so that people: have their experiences listened to; can be involved in improving healthcare; and can tell NHS England about the issues and challenges that make it harder for them to get the same quality of healthcare as everyone else.

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