Our Services

We offer practical support in:

  • Developing a business case
  • Developing a business plan
  • Budgeting
  • Collaboration and Merger
  • Strategic Planning
  • Funding and Income Generation
  • Board Development
  • Incorporation
  • Identifying training opportunities


Information Service

  • Telephone Information Service (open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday):
    0333 321 3021
  • Website providing a wide range of information and resources for voluntary and community groups in Manchester.
  • Weekly e-bulletin with news and updates
  • Quarterly Newsletter - with a theme for each issue such as finance, governance & management, managing risk, volunteering, project planning and development.


Training

We support groups to identify training needs and through a co-ordinated approach signpost you to suitable training opportunities. 


Basic Support


Lots of groups face the same typical issues: setting up, charity registration, finding funds and so on. We can help you identify what you need and recommend a way forward.


In-depth Support


For a limited number of groups we will be able to provide a programme of longer term support in managing major organisational changes and development. 


Refer a group for support


If you would like to make a request for support on behalf of a group you can complete a referral form. Please give as much detail as possible