Kids Company: A Cautionary Tale for Charity Trustees
I wasn't sure whether it would be approriate or useful to add more words to everything which is being written about this sad situation but there's a lesson here which I think is being missed.
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I wasn't sure whether it would be approriate or useful to add more words to everything which is being written about this sad situation but there's a lesson here which I think is being missed.
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
The streets of Manchester will be closed to traffic on 2 August, as thousands of people are set to descend on the city in celebration of all things cycling at Sky Ride 2015.
One of fifteen major events taking place across the country this summer, Sky Ride Manchester 2015 is set to be a brilliant day out. Start your ride at the renowned National Cycle Centre or cycle under the magnificent Chinese arch in Manchester’s iconic Chinatown.
CLES have 4 office chairs spare to go to a local good cause on a first come first served basis.
If you’re interested contact 0161 236 7036, or email: [email protected]
A short (5 min) video blog on why Macc decided to develop a policy on Open Data and how we chose what data to share.
You can find Macc's Open Data releases (updated quarterly) here:
https://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/policy-and-influence/open-data
Manchester has a thriving community sports scene, and Manchester City Council and its partners are keen to recognise the hard work of clubs, coaches, officials and volunteers who support the development of sport in Manchester.
Manchester City Council and its partners also want to recognise and highlight the achievements of the many talented athletes who live in Manchester, as well as other people who work hard to make a difference through sport in Manchester’s communities.
From the tip of North Manchester to the bottom of Wythenshawe, Manchester women are jumping, jiving, running, swimming, cycling, and doing their thing – not caring how they look, how good they are or how sweaty they get.
Manchester Girls Can is Manchester’s version of the successful Sport England This Girl Can campaign which supports women to get active.
Men’s Shed is a local community project for men of all ages at St. Barnabas Rectory, South Street, Lower Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2EY.
It is a place for men to:
• Learn new skills
• Meet new people
• Refurbish old furniture
• Volunteer for your community
• Do your own project
• Relax and have fun
• Share knowledge
• Grow and eat your own food
• Renew old skills
• Or just hang out and talk
No experience is needed, all materials and equipment are provided and it’s free for all to join
Could you play a leading role in a dynamic charity at the forefront of supporting refugees in the UK?
Refugee Action believe every refugee seeking sanctuary in the UK should be able to live, not just survive. For more than 30 years Refugee Action have helped people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to find the basic support they need to live with dignity. Refugee Action also challenge the policies, practices and attitudes that prevent many refugees from building a safe, happy and productive life in the UK.
The Spirit of Manchester Awards is a series of awards celebrating and highlighting all the excellent work being carried out in Manchester’s voluntary and community sector. As well as providing recognition to the sector in these hard times, we want to raise the profile of the sector amongst the general public and encourage local giving and active citizenship.