All Community Engagement

1. In 2012/13 there were 3,093 community and voluntary organisations, co-operatives and social enterprises in Manchester

2. In 2012/13 the total income of the sector was £477 million

3. Medium and large organisations receive 95% of the total sector income

4. 1,987 organisations are micro (with an annual income under £10 thousand)

5. There are 94,300 volunteers in the sector

6. Volunteers give 370,000 hours each week

7. The contribution of volunteers in the sector is valued at £332 million each year

New data released from NCVO’s UK Civil Society Almanac 2013 shows the powerful effect that high inflation had on charity sector finances in recent years. NCVO's UK Civil Society Almanac 2013 examines charities' accounts for financial year 2010/11.

In cash terms, the charity sector generated an extra £2bn in income in 2010/11 compared to the previous year, with a total income of £38.3bn. But rising costs – inflation was at 5% – wiped out the effect of this increase and meant that the sector’s real-terms income was almost identical to its level in 2009/10.

The Challenge Network’s mission is to connect and inspire people to strengthen their communities.

The Challenge Network are looking for organisations that want to partner with them for their summer programme. The Network believe that all members of the community have a role to play in rebuilding trust and strengthening their local area, which is why partnership is crucial.

The Greater Manchester Strategy was first developed in 2009. It established an ambitious vision for 2020. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority want to secure long-term economic growth and enable the city region to fulfil its economic potential, whilst ensuring that residents are able to contribute to and share in that prosperity.