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All Sector News

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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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Commissioning
Funding

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.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding

Qualify as an Energy Champion with fully funded courses

14 Dec 2016 - 12:55 by cheryl.mcalister

Sustainable Homes has learned of a fully funded opportunity for SMEs and/or charities to train staff to become a fully qualified energy champion. At this point in time there is a critical need for energy efficiency and fuel poverty reduction. So for many organisations with scarce resources, this is an ideal chance to raise awareness and start making improvements. As a bonus, environmental improvements often lead to significant money savings too.

Attendees will become better informed on a variety of issues including:

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Environment

Funding bulletin December 2016

13 Dec 2016 - 12:33 by michelle.foster

Information for the bulletin is compiled from a number of sources including Grantfinder, GMCVO (Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary Organisations) and direct from funders themselves. It showcases just a few of the hundreds of funding opportunities available for local community, voluntary and faith organisations.

This bulletin is produced by a partnership of local support and development agencies across Greater Manchester.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding

Community Links for Health Tender

9 Dec 2016 - 11:46 by Nigel Rose

North Manchester Clinical Commissioning Group (NMCCG) and Public Health, Manchester City Council are holding a meeting to discuss their future tender for Community Links for Health in North Manchester on Monday 16th January, from  9.30-12.30 at Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, M2 5NS. Communities Links for Health will connect people who access health and care services with a range of social and community sources of support to enable them to improve their health.

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Commissioning
Health and Wellbeing

Fourteen £1k Awards

9 Dec 2016 - 10:17 by michelle.foster

Fourteen is a programme funded by Spirit of 2012, a charity set up by the Big Lottery Fund to connect events to communities across the country; tackling disadvantage by supporting opportunities in sport, physical activity, culture and the arts, volunteering and social action. Forever Manchester is managing the Fourteen programme in Manchester, where it will support the community of Harpurhey and Moston.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding

Free Ways to Wellbeing Courses at Back on Track

9 Dec 2016 - 10:13 by michelle.foster

Have you been feeling low, stressed, anxious or worried? Are you going through a recent life change and finding it difficult to cope?

Back on Track, in partnership with Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES), is offering a range of courses to help you understand your symptoms and find ways to manage them. Learn ways to lift your mood and boost your confidence in a relaxed, friendly environment.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Mental Health

SICK! Festival 2017

9 Dec 2016 - 10:10 by michelle.foster

SICK! Festival 2017 is the antidote to the physical, mental and social challenges of life and death. At the forefront of the arts and health agenda, the festival brings together an outstanding international arts programme with perspectives from academic research, clinical practitioners, public health professionals, charities and most importantly, those with lived experience of the issues they address.

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Sector News
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Arts & culture

Taking Charge – Six Months In - Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Devolution

9 Dec 2016 - 10:08 by michelle.foster

In April 2016, the Greater Manchester Health and Care Partnership took charge of the £6 billion spent on health and social care services in the region.

The devolution deal also gave them a £450million Transformation Fund (over five years) to be used to change the way we do things in the longer term. 

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Health and Wellbeing

Talking Heads for Basic Cancer Awareness Training

7 Dec 2016 - 15:12 by michelle.foster

Macmillan Cancer Improvement Partnership (MCIP) in Manchester has commissioned University Hospital of South Manchester (UHSM) and a company called Dynamic to deliver an e-learning programme for non-cancer specialists within the community. Its aim is to help non-cancer specialists better support people affected by cancer that they come in to contact with.

The e-learning will cover:
• The nature of cancer
• Prevention and screening

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Health and Wellbeing

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