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Winter Wellbeing with Self Help

16 Dec 2016 - 10:35 by michelle.foster

Christmas can be a challenging time for our stress levels and it's even harder for people facing mental health issues.

Feeling like there is no-one to turn to is a real danger to someone in the midst of an emotional crisis.

If you - or anyone else you know - are struggling to cope, support is available.

Self Help offer a range of talking therapies, with shorter than average waiting times, that can help you feel better.

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Employment mentors for refugees

16 Dec 2016 - 10:32 by michelle.foster

Refugees and Mentors is a new social enterprise tackling unemployment by enabling refugees to improve their job prospects. Before being forced to flee their home country, many people were working or studying. However in Greater Manchester unemployment for refugees is high, at around 44%, compared to 6% across the general population.

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Update on Young Manchester

16 Dec 2016 - 10:31 by michelle.foster

As many of you will be aware, Young Manchester is a new charity focused on supporting Youth and Play Services in the city. Young Manchester’s mission is to help improve the life chances of children and young people by giving them access to high-quality, inclusive opportunities.

Over the past six months Young Manchester have developed a strong Board of Trustees comprising highly experienced and committed leaders from across the voluntary and community, private and public sectors.

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The University of Manchester’s Funded Student Experience Internships

16 Dec 2016 - 10:30 by michelle.foster

The University of Manchester has a Student Experience Internship scheme which provides funding to pay for a limited number of students to undertake an eight week summer internship within organisations in the charity and not-for-profit sector in Manchester.

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The Clothworkers' Company - Charity Governance Awards 2017

16 Dec 2016 - 10:24 by michelle.foster

Does your charity have a brilliantly effective board?

The Charity Governance Awards is an exciting not-for-profit initiative created to celebrate outstanding governance in charities both small and large.

We all know that effective governance makes a difference. And by sharing examples of inspirational trustees and brilliant boards these Awards will show how great governance and doing good go hand-in-hand.

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The Charity Awards 2017

16 Dec 2016 - 10:23 by michelle.foster

The Charity Awards is Civil Society Media’s annual awards programme held to identify, recognise and reward those organisations doing exceptional work in all areas of charitable activity.

Now in its 18th year, The Charity Awards is a year-round programme that uses Civil Society Media’s portfolio of magazines, reports, events and websites to celebrate and highlight best practice across the sector.

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Our Manchester VCSE Funding Co-Design

15 Dec 2016 - 12:00 by Nigel Rose

The fourth meeting of the co-design group was held on 18th November. Based on the work done in previous sessions, the group designed funding model options and considered the benefits of different approaches. The models suggested have been written up into a consultation document which will be sent out in the new year. There will also be consultation meetings. Further information about the co-designing process can be found here.

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Roofshield to the Rescue

14 Dec 2016 - 15:09 by michelle.foster

Are you a registered charity or part of a community initiative - perhaps you know someone who is?

The A.Proctor Group Ltd Roofshield to the Rescue campaign is offering up to £10,000 of support for one lucky group towards the restoration of your charity or community project roof.

Roofshield to the Rescue is not a contest, nor lottery. One deserving entrant in 2016 will be selected for the prize, solely at the discretion of A.Proctor Group Ltd.

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