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On the Out are raising £200 to support men and women towards a new and positive life as they leave prison

16 Feb 2018 - 13:17 by michelle.foster

On the Out is a project made up of men and women who have experienced life in prison. On the Out knows the barriers faced upon leaving prison because they have `been there`. This helps them to connect to people who need help upon release. On the Out know that the first day of release can be overwhelming. And that coming out with nowhere to stay can make the difference between a new life, and ending up back inside.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Crime and Disorder

Childline Manchester Volunteering Information Meetings

16 Feb 2018 - 13:15 by michelle.foster

The Volunteer Information Meetings allow you to come along to Childline’s office, meet some of the staff and volunteers and ask any questions you may have. The meetings are a fantastic opportunity for you to find out about their volunteering roles, from the application process through to what it is like to be a volunteer at Childline. ChildLine

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Volunteering

GM Poverty Action newsletter: 3rd map launched; Mary Robinson MP on poverty; SHUSU report; it’s not just UC; GM Living Wage column

16 Feb 2018 - 13:14 by michelle.foster

In the newsletter Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) launch their third map showing the locations of accredited advisors and sources of information, guidance and help, your help is needed to develop it further. Greater Manchester Poverty Action

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Policy and Influence

Thrive - A new accelerator for ambitious social ventures wanting to scale their impact

16 Feb 2018 - 13:12 by michelle.foster

UnLtd have launched ‘Thrive’, a brand new three-year Accelerator programme which will provide intensive support to social ventures addressing ‘Access to Employment’ and wanting to scale up quickly. UnLtd are looking for 20 social ventures operating anywhere in the UK that are improving access to employment for those distant from the labour market. UnLtd

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building

Family and Carers Strategy Refresh – Manchester Services Consultation meeting

16 Feb 2018 - 13:07 by michelle.foster

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) NHS Foundation Trust is holding a series of consultation meetings in Manchester for carers and staff of GMMH services to look at how they can further develop the Trust Family and Carers Strategy. This strategy currently has four priority areas following consultation across Bolton, Salford, Trafford and Specialist Services. Due to the formation of the new Trust, GMMH would like to ensure the priorities reflect those of carers and staff in Manchester.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Health and Wellbeing
Policy and Influence

Age UK Manchester: Kiosk Fundraising Volunteer Recruitment Evening

26 February, 2018 - 17:30 to 19:30

Would you like to help an independent charity that works with and for older people in Manchester to raise vital funds to support it's work?

Age UK Manchester would like to welcome some new volunteers to support their participation in the Fabulous Fan Fayre (F3) ‘Not For Profit Programme’ at Manchester City Football Club. Volunteers run a booth at the Etihad Stadium on match days and at events; dispensing food and drink (soft and alcoholic) – where a percentage of the profits generated are paid directly to Age UK Manchester.

Shared Topic Areas: 
Business citizenship
Funding
Older People
VCM
Volunteering

New fundraising app launching in Manchester - Buengo ‘sell it for good’

15 Feb 2018 - 11:35 by michelle.foster

What is Buengo?
Buengo is a new fundraising app that allows users to sell the things they no longer need and donate the proceeds to good causes - Buengo appthink digital charity shop! Buengo are aiming to raise more money for charities and community groups while bringing local people together. It launches on 1 March in Manchester. 

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding

Who Decides What Health Means ? (Part Two)

15 Feb 2018 - 10:08 by claire.tomkinson

So as usual, I’ve found myself frantically involved in a Twitter debate and am struggling to coordinate a response within the strict character limit, so this is the result…

Just to be clear, this is an updated version of a blog that I wrote a couple of years ago (hence the “Part Two”) but the thoughts are still relevant, and I have some stuff to add.

Shared Topic Areas: 
Health and Wellbeing

The Church of England Wythenshawe Holiday Breakfast Club

12 Feb 2018 - 15:06 by michelle.foster

The Church of England Wythenshawe is running a Holiday Breakfast Club 10am – 11.30am on: The Church of England holiday breakfast club

Monday 19 February at William Temple Church
Tuesday 20 February and Wednesday 21 February at St Richard’s, Peel Hall
Thursday 23 February at St Martin’s, Baguley
Friday 24 February at St Luke’s, Benchill

There will be free breakfasts and crafts for children and parents.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Children and Families

Greater Manchester Community Chaplaincy is looking for a Finance Volunteer

9 Feb 2018 - 12:47 by michelle.foster

Greater Manchester Community Chaplaincy is looking for a Volunteer to help input their financial data onto a computerised system (Quickbooks). This role would suit people with knowledge or experience of accounts/bookkeeping or those who are currently studying towards an accounting course and need practical experience. However, full training and supervision will be provided. Greater Manchester Community Chaplaincy

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Volunteering

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