Sector News

The Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) editorial comments on the increasing demand for emergency food support and what the Government could do immediately to help. There is also a report on the first Food Power Conference attended by Charlie Spring, a member of GMPA’s Food Poverty Alliance.

Tracey Crouch, Minister for Sport and Civil Society, unveiled the new vision, which looks at how people, places and the public, private and social sectors can be supported to contribute even more to the creation of social value – having a positive impact on society. It will help connect and empower people to improve the areas they live, as well as bringing together these different sectors to help enrich lives and build a fairer society for all.

Are you 16-25? Want to learn new skills? The Princes’ Trust have a Get Started with Football course in partnership with City in the Community. Try something new, meet new people and improve your skills by working on a group challenge like learning how to deliver a coaching session.

People’s Postcode Trust funds projects in Great Britain. These projects can be up to 12 months in length. People’s Postcode Trust will consider projects which focus on:
• Employability development programmes
• The promotion of human rights through combatting discrimination
• Poverty prevention

Postcode Local Trust funds projects in Great Britain. These projects can be up to 12 months in length. Postcode Local Trust will consider projects that improve biodiversity and outdoor spaces such as:
• Community gardens  and play areas using sustainable materials
• Outdoor education and heritage
• Green Energy projects and flood prevention

Postcode Community Trust funds projects in Great Britain. These projects can be up to 12 months in length. Postcode Community Trust will consider projects which improve health and wellbeing through:
• Grassroots sports arts and recreation projects that improve health and wellbeing

The Dream Fund gives organisations the chance to deliver the project they have always dreamed of, but never had the opportunity to bring to life. Charitable organisations across Great Britain are asked to think big, be ambitious and collaborate with other not-for-profit partners to deliver their dream project.

Funding of up to £10,000 is now available for communities in the Granada region for projects that promote a heart healthy lifestyle.

Nominate your Local Sporting Hero, Club, Athlete or School. The community sports scene is thriving. The awards are to:
• Recognise the hard work of clubs, coaches, volunteers and officials who support the ongoing development of sport in Manchester
• Highlight the achievements of the talented athletes who live in and represent the city

Manchester Carers Network, a group of 21 voluntary organisations who provide information, advice and support to carers, is working with LGBT Foundation, who deliver support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, with an aim of understanding the views of LGBT carers and learning how they can help improve access to services, support and information that is relevant and beneficial to them as a carer.