Safety4Sisters North West Spirit Story - somewhere where voices can be heard
“Many of us have been told that we have no rights, either to be heard or to be supported. Here we feel safe, here we feel at home.”
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The Pankhurst Centre Spirit Story - giving choice that had been taken away
When Irene was told by her consultant that she’d have to take things easy after an operation, the first thing she told him was there was no way she was giving up her role as a volunteer at the Food Bank at the Pankhurst Centre. “The volunteers have become my family, the Food Bank is more than making sure people have food to put into their mouths, it’s about putting a smile on their faces”, said Irene.
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The Men’s Room Spirit Story - a journey of discovery of Manchester life
'I found the tour a real eye opener and enjoyable. There is a voice out there and the Men's Room have helped me find it'
Sweeney
Lost and Found is a four month piece of work by The Men’s Room . On Tuesday 20th September, 23 people were led by a service user guide on a walking tour of the Northern Quarter in Manchester. The aim is to have opportunity to see Manchester through someone else's eyes, walk alongside lived experience and be exposed to The Men's Room creative approach to life.
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GM Immigration Aid Unit Spirit Story - “Thanks for bringing our Dad here. Now we are happy.”
Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) runs a drop-in advice clinic every Tuesday morning. This starts at 8am but there is often a queue of people waiting for them to open. On Tuesday 20th September, there were 3 caseworkers and between them, they held 15 consultation sessions plus one emergency. They were assisted by a volunteer who is training to become a paid caseworker. There is always at least one emergency case, sometimes more.
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Improving employment prospects - 4 Steps Spirit Story
Set up as a Community Interest Company in 2012, 4 Steps is supported by Manchester City Council and provides information, advice and guidance to people seeking to improve their employment prospects and to VCSE organisations wanting to grow and become more sustainable.
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Nazarene Theological College Spirit Story - Fostering a sense of community
Nazarene Theological College are based in Didsbury, south Manchester and they nurture a learning community with one aim: to prepare their students for innovative Christian ministry.
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The Proud Trust Spirit Story - A café which is open to everyone on the public’s own terms
The work of the Proud Trust is life saving and life enhancing for young LGBT people. Some of whom are out and others who will come out soon as well as those who will never want to come out. They have run a community café for the last 3½ years on Sidney Street in Manchester. It is open to everyone, supports young LGBT people, and is an example of the clear inclusiveness of the organisation and helps to demystify common perceptions. The café serves both vegetarian and vegan food as well as offering outside catering services.
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The Triangle Trust - Development Grants
The Triangle Trust offers funding for specialist community and voluntary organisations working with carers or the rehabilitation of offenders or ex-offenders within the UK.
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The Aviva Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund offers you the chance to get funding to support an important cause in your community. Whether you’re looking to solve a problem, speed up an ongoing project or help in some other way, this is your chance to make a real difference to your local community. And it all starts with your great idea.
A project can be submitted by, or on behalf of, any not-for-profit community
organisation.
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Lloyds Bank Foundation - Invest programme
Invest grants provide longer term core or direct delivery funding for eligible charities that are delivering clear outcomes as a result of their work. Invest grants fund core organisational costs, meaning those related to the day to day running of your charity. Requests for core costs will only be considered where the majority of your charity’s work (more than 50% of your work and expenditure) meets our eligibility criteria. The programme will also fund costs associated with the direct delivery of your work.
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