Voluntary and community sector offers ‘Five ways to build resilience’ in report aimed at turning lessons from last summer’s racist riots into action to protect communities in future.
The Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership and research and innovation organisation Neighbourly Lab release a new report highlighting five ways communities can bolster their resilience against riots, should they happen in future.
Expressions of interest are now open for We Lead for Legacy 2025, the Greater Manchester Civic Leadership Programme. This pioneering initiative is designed to empower leaders from racially marginalised backgrounds across Greater Manchester, equipping them with the skills, networks and confidence to thrive in civic and public leadership roles.
The Ubele Initiative presents the Phambili Funding Workshop Series, a set of three one-day training sessions designed to help Black and Racially Minoritised (BRM) community groups across England develop effective bid-writing skills. This series is tailored for organisations with an income of £250k or less, equipping them with the confidence and competence to secure funding successfully.
What to Expect
The intensive workshop will provide:
The Impetus Leadership Academy (ILA) is a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles in youth education or youth employment organisations.
The programme supports participants to explore and develop their personal leadership styles, increase their knowledge in key management topics, and access networks that can unlock more senior leadership roles. The programme is designed and delivered by people from ethnic minority backgrounds for people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
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As part of the Greater Manchester Refugee Welcome Programme, Manchester City Council (MCC) wishes to grant fund two lead voluntary, community, faith sector (VCFS) organisations to provide a service which integrates ESOL, Employability and Integration support for people seeking asylum and refugees.
This session will explore the transformative power of allyship in leadership, workforce engagement, and community development. Allyship is not only about fostering inclusion but also about empowering individuals and groups, particularly those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, to thrive and contribute fully. The discussion will examine how leaders can act as allies, creating environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.
Key themes include:
We are pleased to say that the St Thomas Centre in Ardwick will continue to serve as a vital hub for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Greater Manchester. Following the closure of GMCVO, we can now announce that agreement has been reached for Macc to take over responsibility for the Centre, safeguarding this important resource for our sector.
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