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The Carers Manchester Contact Point is here to help busy carers find the support they need. This is often practical or emotional – but more and more, it’s financial. A fast-moving cost of living crisis means our helpline has seen a jump in calls from carers struggling with food, energy, transport and other basic living costs.
Gateway M40 – There’s not enough money
“We are currently inundated with requests for advice. People who were just about coping before are now drowning in debt from increased utility and other bills.” Wendy, Operational Manager, Gateway M40
Ethical fundraising and due diligence on donors
Millie Brown, Macc – April 2022
A guide for charities when considering whether to accept a donation.
On the evening of Thursday 6 October we will be holding the 10th Spirit of Manchester Awards!
Greater Manchester Rock Radio, an online community radio station, is looking to support your community group or charity by offering a free slot on their new weekly Sunday show, The Community Mix. The 1 hour long show will feature local and national charities or not for profit community groups via a pre recoded phone call to promote their work.
“The impact of no recourse to public funds has been on my mind a lot lately. No recourse to public funds (NRPF) is seen as a minority issue but it is a significant cause of poverty so it should be a priority issue for us all. We think that the welfare state is available to all that need help. In reality, there are many people in the UK who do not have an automatic right to that support - the help and support the rest of us take for granted.
‘I love learning about how nature can help with climate change, especially living gardens to help insulate buildings and how trees can help reduce carbon’ – ‘Make a Difference’ course participant
“Music gives me a good feeling. It is so nice that we sing together and I have found new friends from the class. It is important to be together and the singing gives us peace and calm. For now, most of us need peace”. Tarane
Manchester City of Sanctuary provides creative, physical and social activities for refugees and asylum seekers. They are informal sessions posted in a WhatsApp group to come along to if you want to. They are ways to make and see friends, and a respite from difficult circumstances.
Moodswings would like to thank their friends, partners and supporters, staff and trustees for all your kind words and support over the past week, regarding the passing of their CEO Linda Wilson.
All are welcome to Linda's funeral, which will take place at 3pm, on 7 September, at Blackley Crematorium, Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 8PJ.
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