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GMCA Information for Children and Young People and Families - Manchester Arena Terror Incident 22 May 2017

24 May 2017 - 13:45 by michelle.foster

This information has been provided by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) gmca
Following the tragic incident at the MEN Arena on the 22 May, we recognise that many children and young people and parents/carers supporting children and young people will be shocked and saddened by what took place. Children and young people in particular may have questions and it can be difficult to know what to say.

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Information and Helplines for Manchester Arena Incident

23 May 2017 - 13:42 by michelle.foster

We have pulled together a range of information collected so far about the additional support local charities & community organisations are offering in the aftermath of the events.
Scroll down to the foot of the page to view the updates.

 

Helplines and official contact information

 

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Manchester City Council - Summer Playscheme grants 2017

19 May 2017 - 13:48 by michelle.foster

The purpose of the Playscheme funding is to complement the all year round play offer in Manchester. The funding is to provide free open access play activities, over the summer holidays with a particular focus on addressing gaps in provision, increasing the numbers of disabled children accessing universal play services and increasing children’s opportunities to outdoor play. It is envisaged that this will be done through the delivery of play activities from the Voluntary and Community Sector in Manchester.

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The Children's Society survey on social media bullying

10 May 2017 - 15:30 by helen.walker

The Children's Society has joined up with Alex Chalk, MP for Cheltenham, and YoungMinds, to look at the impact that social media bullying has on children and young people's mental health. They are looking into what steps social media companies are taking or could take to prevent and tackle this behaviour, but it's essential that young people give their views too, which is why they are asking for your help.

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The Together Trust are recruiting a Trustee with Financial Management Experience

10 May 2017 - 11:11 by michelle.foster

The Together Trust is a charity, founded in 1870 in the centre of Manchester. Every year 2,600 vulnerable individuals and families receive a service in the North West of England from their community, care or special education services delivered by their committed workforce of 900+ staff and volunteers. Together Trust

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GE2017: 3 things your organisation can do

8 May 2017 - 15:44 by Mike Wild

So, here we are again.

Among the many questions raised by last year's EU Referendum, is whether charities and voluntary organisations and social enterprises were too quiet in the debate. I'd say this was definitely the case.

Manchester Safeguarding Boards Bulletin – May 2017

5 May 2017 - 11:32 by michelle.foster

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. MSCB / MSAB

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Transport for Sick Children are recruiting a Treasurer

13 Apr 2017 - 10:25 by michelle.foster

Transport for Sick Children (TFSC) requires a volunteer Treasurer to join their Board. Transport for Sick Children

TFSC overall aim is to improve the health of disadvantage children in the Greater Manchester area.

The role would require attending 11 meetings annually (10 x evenings) at their Stockport office including the AGM and occasional volunteer social events.

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Manchester Safeguarding Children’s Board Being Safe Survey 2017

17 Mar 2017 - 15:45 by michelle.foster

Manchester Safeguarding Children’s Board (MSCB) wants to know your views on how children and young people can keep safe in Manchester: Manchester Safeguarding Children's Board

What does being safe mean to you?
What makes young people feel unsafe or worried?
What are the most important things that Manchester Safeguarding Children Board should work on to help children and young people be safer?

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