Sector News

Morgan Sindall has office furniture available for free to donate to voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations across Greater Manchester.

All of the furniture needs to be donated by mid-May.

List of available items: 

In partnership with The Crucible Foundation, Media Trust Films are launching a new initiative to create free short films focusing on the theme of women, girls, and trauma.

Media Trust Films are looking for 10 charities to take part, featuring a range of charities who work across different aspects of trauma including domestic violence, harassment, rape and trafficking, across the UK.

Imagine walking into work each day knowing that your strengths are recognised, your challenges are supported, and you can thrive just as you are. That’s the power of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. Whether you’re an employer, a manager, or a colleague, understanding neurodiversity isn’t just about inclusivity—it’s about creating an environment where different ways of thinking and working are valued. 

Homeless House are pleased to announce that they have free spaces on their Young People's Support Program "Pathways 2 Success" for young people of colour in Manchester. 

The program is designed to provide comprehensive 1-2-1 tailored support (educational and employment), in addition to life skills training for children and young people up to 17. The next course is set to commence w/c June 2nd.

VoiceAbility are looking for groups to build a Manchester Advocacy Alliance together.

Everyone has the right to be informed, involved, heard, and to have control over ad challenge decisions about their health, care, and treatment. However, many people are unaware of these rights, are unable to express themselves in ways in which they are heard, or face situations where their choices are ignored or overruled.

Following the overwhelming success from last year’s event, the Ethical Property Foundation and Utility Aid are delighted to announce the return of their free all day specialist clinic for charities.

Date and time: 30th April 2025, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Format: Bookable times slots to meet your chosen expert(s)
Location: Online

New findings from the latest #BeeWell survey highlight the importance of ensuring every young person has access to everyday support in their wider community. This supports the broader Live Well commitment which seeks to tackle inequalities and improve wellbeing for all residents across the city-region.

The Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group and GM Equality Alliance are pleased to share new guidance on hearing the voice of lived experience in policy making, developed as part of the VCSE Accord.

It aims to support public sector colleagues in including the voice of lived experience in policy making.

The guidance brings together key principles for including the voice of lived experience in policy making with practical guidance around remuneration.

Summary
Cheetham Hill Advice Centre is a busy advice charity in North Manchester. For the last three years CHAC has been delivering two streams of advice services funded by the Reaching Communities strand of The National Lottery Community fund and The Henry Smith Charity. CHAC is commissioning two independent evaluations of these projects to look at the outcomes, the impact and any lessons that can be learnt from this work.

Scope
The evaluation needs to include two separate reports featuring:

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looking for participants to take part in a project which aims to capture positive and inspirational stories of Greater Manchester residents who have a migration background.