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Qualify as an Energy Champion with fully funded courses

14 Dec 2016 - 12:55 by cheryl.mcalister

Sustainable Homes has learned of a fully funded opportunity for SMEs and/or charities to train staff to become a fully qualified energy champion. At this point in time there is a critical need for energy efficiency and fuel poverty reduction. So for many organisations with scarce resources, this is an ideal chance to raise awareness and start making improvements. As a bonus, environmental improvements often lead to significant money savings too.

Attendees will become better informed on a variety of issues including:

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Sector News
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Environment

Growing in the City Winter Spirit Story - Using waste for social benefit

2 Dec 2016 - 10:43 by helen.walker

On Wednesday 30th November, Growing in the City held their regular Men’s Shed Manchester session in Openshaw. People can drop in to take part in outdoor activities such as woodwork and gardening and the sessions are open to anyone. Working with people who are in similar situations, fellowship and social interaction are just some of the reasons that participants get involved. It is mainly men who attend and their ages have been anywhere from mid-30s to past retirement age.

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Sector News
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Environment

Complete our important State of the Sector Survey

24 Nov 2016 - 12:08 by michelle.foster

We have extended the deadline to complete our State of the Sector survey to 18 December 2016.

We would like to encourage your organisation to complete our important survey as we want to know how the government cuts and economic recession have affected our sector. We need to know how many groups have lost funding, how many have had to reduce services and how many have had to close or are facing closure. But also how we continue to work together providing valuable services and support to the people of Manchester.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Arts & culture
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Capacity Building
Children and Families
Crime and Disorder
Environment
Equalities
Faith
Health and Wellbeing
Homelessness
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Mental Health
Older People
Physical Disability
Policy and Influence
Social enterprise
Transgender
Volunteering
Young People

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust - Sustainable Future funding

9 Nov 2016 - 09:54 by michelle.foster

Climate change caused by human activity is threatening the well-being of humanity. The wealthiest countries and individuals are responsible for a disproportionate share of emissions, whilst the poorest countries and sections of society are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Similarly, our use of natural resources is unsustainable and unjust. Technological change is essential but not sufficient; fundamental changes to economic models and social norms will also be required, but there is not yet sufficient public or political consensus to make these changes.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Environment
Funding

Sow the City – Building a healthier city where everyone can grow their own food

1 Nov 2016 - 10:51 by michelle.foster

Growing food in cities makes a lot of sense. Gardens, allotments, patios, rooftops and window-ledges all have the potential to provide us with an abundance of free and nutritious food.

Plus food grown in urban environments can help reduce food transportation, create jobs, and strengthen communities.

We all have food in common. We eat it, crave it, and dream about it. So let’s celebrate and grow it.

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Sector News
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Environment

The People's Plan for Greater Manchester

26 Oct 2016 - 11:41 by Mike Wild

Macc’s purpose is to encourage, support and develop voluntary and community groups and individuals to have a real influence over the places and communities in which they live. So for that reason alone, we’re supporting the People’s Plan as a non-partisan, citizen-led movement bringing new and seldom-heard voices into the conversation about the future of Greater Manchester.

Shared Topic Areas: 
Arts & culture
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Business citizenship
Children and Families
Commissioning
Community Engagement
Crime and Disorder
Environment
Equalities
Faith
Health and Wellbeing
Homelessness
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Mental Health
Older People
Physical Disability
Policy and Influence
Social enterprise
Transgender
Volunteering
Young People
Other

Manchester State of the City Report 2016

26 Oct 2016 - 10:28 by helen.walker

This Manchester City Council report marks the end of their Community Strategy approved in 2006. It details the 'period of transformational change' seen in the city over the last ten years. It also sets out a number of issues still to be resolved and states that some inequalities and challenges have been made worse by the impact of welfare reform and cuts to public services.

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Sector News
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Community Engagement
Environment
Health and Wellbeing
VCM

Spirit Story - all the stories in one place

20 Oct 2016 - 09:40 by helen.walker

Spirit Story was a week-long campaign held in September 2016 to document the extraordinary everyday stories of our sector. VCSE organisations were asked to choose one day during the week of 19-23 September and tell us about an activity that took place which included food distribution, advice sessions, support groups and a sporting memories session.

We gathered 32 stories which are now in a dedicated place on the Macc website - https://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-story-0

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Policy News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Environment
Equalities
Health and Wellbeing
LGBTQIA+
Older People
Volunteering

Watch the Spirit of Manchester Awards 2016 live

5 Oct 2016 - 12:56 by michelle.foster

We streamed our Spirit of Manchester Awards live, on Thursday 6 October.

You can watch our awards ceremony below.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Arts & culture
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Business citizenship
Capacity Building
Children and Families
Commissioning
Community Engagement
Crime and Disorder
Environment
Equalities
Faith
Health and Wellbeing
Homelessness
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Mental Health
Older People
Physical Disability
Policy and Influence
Social enterprise
Transgender
Volunteering
Young People

My Back Yard survey

29 Sep 2016 - 14:47 by michelle.foster

Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Leicester are leading a project to improve their understanding of domestic gardens in Manchester and the benefits they provide to people and nature.

Live in Manchester? Tell Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Leicester about your back yard, find out more about how to improve the environment in Manchester and enter a prize draw to win £500 of shopping vouchers.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Environment

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