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Our State of the Sector Survey in 2013 found that there were 3,093 voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Manchester, with an estimated income of £477 million. The sector employed the equivalent of 12,400 full time staff and 94,300 volunteers gave 370,000 hours, with an estimated value of £332 million. Decision makers took note of the survey results, we know it increased their understanding of the sector. Some of the key facts (3093 organisations, 94,300 volunteers) are now widely quoted by colleagues in the Council, the NHS and other bodies such as Big Lottery Fund.

Next week, over 35 Manchester voluntary sector organisations will be involved in Spirit Story, a week-long campaign to provide a snapshot of how our work makes a difference to people and communities across the city.

The activities that will be included vary from a youth group to community gardening and a sporting memories group. Even if your organisation isn’t involved, you can follow the stories next week in a number of ways:

Do you live in Harpurhey? buzz Manchester Health and Wellbeing service need local residents to help with some exciting new work

This is a free 10-week project with cooking and ESOL at Levenshulme Inspire for ESOL practitioners or any organisaitons working with women ESOL learners.

Enrolment for the 10-week ESOL cooking project is on Wednesday 14 September 2016, 10am at Levenshulme Inspire.

All levels are welcome.

Come join in, cook and share your favourite dishes, develop your English skills, learn some new recipes and make new friends.

For further information, contact Clare on 0747 931 3211.