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Last year The Charity Commission consulted with the charity sector about the annual return for 2018. Based on the outcome of this consultation The Charity Commission are introducing a tailored annual return later this summer. It will include new questions that charities can start preparing for now. 
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of The Queen's coronation. It is the MBE for volunteer groups. 
DSC Social Change Awards celebrate the passionate individuals and effective organisations committed to making a positive impact on society. 
The Social Change Awards are for all those working to achieve a positive change in society – individuals, charities, community groups, companies, public bodies.
The Manchester Safeguarding Boards (MSB) comprises the Manchester Safeguarding Adults Board (MSAB) and the Manchester Safeguarding Children Boards (MSCB). The Boards share an Independent Chair, Julia Stephens-Row; and are supported by the MSB Business Unit. 
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.
One Manchester are now taking expressions of interest for the use of Brow House, in Fallowfield, for local organisations. This is a great chance for organisations to make a difference to the local area. 
Manchester’s Community Safety Partnership will award £50,000 to be used to support delivery of the Greater Manchester Police and Crime Plan which focuses on keeping people safe, reducing harm and strengthen communities.
It is to be used to target some of the challenges faced from crime and anti-social behaviour in the city centre in the day and at night time.
Could your organisation be more effective, efficient and sustainable? 
Pilotlight are looking for ambitious charities and social enterprises based in England and Wales who need support to get to the next step in their development.
Making A Difference Locally is marking its 10th anniversary by offering prizes of £10,000 each to 10 small charities to help them expand their marketing. 
Making A Difference Locally (MADL) is the charity that was launched to help the nationwide network of independently run local Nisa stores to add value to their communities through donations.
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