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We’ll be there to listen to your ideas and questions, tell you about what we offer and show you how you can access our support.
Recently I had a very nice letter inviting me to write for a publication (quite high status) and a follow-up phone conversation to explore further. In the course of this, the London-based publisher emphasised that wanting to reach outside their heavily London-focused circle was a big priority for them. Who can guess the next bit of the conversation?
Manchester's history-making LGBT+ Centre is being rebuilt! Works will commence in August 2019 and be completed in May 2020. During this period The Proud Trust are seeking premises to house their community cafe. 
Emmeline's Pantry are in the process of moving into a new building, the former Sure Start Centre in Chorlton Park. The previous owners have kindly left items which Emmeline's Pantry have no use for and they’d like to give this to community groups, they have available:
5 blue plastic chairs
3 green fabric covered chairs
2 swivel chairs (one red, one green)
2 small desks
1 larger desk
1 large white board
As part of the refurbishment of Manchester Town Hall Manchester City Council have 24 used cycle cages that are due to be disposed of that they would like to donate to a school or voluntary organisation in Manchester.
Dimensions are approximately w64cm x d145cm x h192cm and cages can be bolted to the floor. Bicycles can be locked inside with a D Lock and the door can be padlocked. Condition is good with only cosmetic damage.
Information for the bulletin is compiled from a number of sources including Grantfinder, 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.
Greater Manchester’s Make Smoking History campaign has launched with posters, leaflets, TV adverts, information on buses, social media and lots more resources.
Manchester City Council (MCC) are in the process of decommissioning Alexandra House in Hulme. In accordance with the agreed MCC furniture retention and disposal policy MCC have identified some items of furniture which may be available to third sector groups and schools. The furniture is generally office chairs, desks, meeting chairs and tables all in used but good condition. 
The National Lottery Awards are the annual search to find the UK's favourite Lottery-funded projects and people. 
National Lottery players raise £30 million each week for projects and athletes across the UK. The Awards are a great way of celebrating the ordinary people doing extraordinary things with National Lottery funding. Nominations close on 30 April
The Greggs Foundation are interested in projects that imp rove resilience within your community. This can include sessional activities/respite support, equipment for sessional activities, trips and residential breaks. Greggs Foundation are also interested in new approaches and innovative ideas as well as sustainable approaches to supporting your community. 
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