Sector News

Are you interested in raising unlimited funds for your community group through a new opportunity? If so come along to an information event to find out more.

Date: 1 August 2017
Time: 11:00am – 13:00pm (lunch and refreshments provided)
Address: Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road, Manchester

Working in partnership with Fabulous Fan Fayre - Macc are inviting local VCSE groups to an open day to explore how not for profit organisations can raise funds in a unique and exciting way.

Skipton Building Society’s Grassroots Giving community funding scheme has launched for 2017 – and this year they have a total fund of £82,000 to help small groups and organisations make a difference in their neighbourhood.

The Social Change Agency have coupled up with Hubbub to offer fully funded places at their Crowdfunding 101 workshops for Heads of Fundraising who want to understand the role of crowdfunding in their fundraising and supporter engagement strategy. The first training will be in The University of Salford, Manchester, on 20 July from 10.30am to 4pm.

This free programme matches experienced, high-performing leaders in the voluntary and community sector (VCS) with others in the sector to share their knowledge and provide peer support. It is designed for those who want to develop both their organisational and leadership skills and contribute to the sector.

The Secret Life of Us campaign brings to life the realities of the challenges disabled children, young people and their families face in living a life many of us take for granted.

Developed in close partnership with parents, it reveals the parts of their lives that most people simply do not see.

Want to make a difference? Want to use your skills to help shape charitable support?

Manchester City Council wishes to commission a service that will provide an accessible indoor evening and weekend provision for rough sleepers in the City. The service will provide a safe and well-managed environment where rough sleepers can get hot food and showers, and advice and support to access other key services including health and well-being and accommodation.

Whether you're a total couch potato, or already coached to athletic perfection, Manchester City Council wants to know your views on physical activity in Manchester: what would get you active (if you're not already) or what would help you to maintain / improve your fitness?

The Manchester Sport and Physical Activity Survey has been developed to find out your opinion about how they can shape up what they do.

Come and join us at our FREE events celebrating Manchester’s community spirit with FUN, FILMS & FOOD!

7 July Moston Miners Arts 5pm - 8pm
14 July Activity and Lifestyle Centre Wythenshawe 1pm - 4pm
21 July Community on Solid Ground, Whalley Range 6pm - 8.30pm
26 July Northmoor Community Centre Longsight 12pm - 3pm
4 Aug Klondyke Social Club Levenshulme 5pm - 8pm

We are limited to how many we can cater for so please book by calling Michelle on 0161 834 9823 and tell her which event(s) you'll be attending.

Manchester City Council wishes to commission an IT solution to make it easier for people experiencing homelessness to get the help they need. The Council is seeking a Service Provider who will work in and among communities in the area covered by Manchester City Council (‘Manchester’) to provide comprehensive support to people to have ‘one place’ to go for anyone to find out about homelessness in Manchester and DO something to help.