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A free six-week online training programme teaching innovative techniques from the digital world to enhance work and problem-solving abilities.

What is a Design Hop?
The Design Hop is a unique, hands-on programme that helps charities and social organisations explore and develop new digital ideas, no matter their level of experience with digital technology.

We are seeking a proactive and passionate individual who is dedicated to working collaboratively with partners across the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE), public and private sectors.

Salary: £28,382.64 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week 
Location: Based in the Macc office in Manchester City Centre but with some remote working
Deadline: 31 January 2025, 12pm (noon)
Dates for interviews: 13 February 2025 all day

Manchester City Council has launched a community grant programme aimed at building stronger communities in the city.

Is your organisation working across communities, building relationships across difference, getting people involved, and creating a sense of pride and belonging to Manchester? 

If so, we want to hear from you and help you bring your impactful ideas, activities and work to life.

The Royal Literary Fund has worked with Communities First for several years, offering free workshops in writing skills, led by our professional writers. We also work with Recovery Colleges, the NHS, unions and the voluntary sector. 

The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) have created an online forum for partners to come together to share best practice, discuss common challenges, access opportunities and much more. Stay informed – collaborate and engage with fellow professionals. Attend events – access resources, research and techniques to improve student outcomes and wellbeing. Receive feedback – advocate for change by influencing discussions, initiatives, and the work of the VRU.

3 easy step to join:

In the eight episode of Season 9, the season finale, of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Judy Vickers, Executive Officer of Lifeshare and Spirit of Manchester Award nominee.

On 21 February 2025 Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity are hosting the Manchester Sleep Out at Depot Mayfield, a powerful overnight fundraising challenge event that raises awareness and vital funds for the 23,000 young people Centrepoint predict will face homelessness this winter.

The Manchester Sleep Out is more than a fundraiser – it’s a chance for local communities to come together and show their commitment to ending youth homelessness.

What is Sleep Out?

As the autumn and winter months set in, we know how important it is for charities and community groups to prepare for unpredictable weather. That’s why Ladbrook Insurance, an independent insurance broker specialising in the VCSE sector, have put together some useful guidance for protecting your organisation in the event of bad weather.

Please find the guide attached below. This guide has been put together using information from many insurer sources.

With 1.2 million young people referred to NHS mental health services last year according to YoungMinds (2023), access to continuous support is essential. This festive season, Kooth and Qwell are offering free resources and webinars to support young people’s mental health and tailored tools for adults.

Qwell is a digital mental health platform that provides free, confidential support for adults aged 18 and up find support here https://www.qwell.io/  

In the seventh episode of Season 9 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Beth Powell, Managing Director of Creative City and a nominee for the Spirit of Manchester Award for Social Economy Champion. Beth details her motivations for supporting women and youth, her journey through personal mental health challenges, and the founding of Creative City.