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Help us showcase the work of Manchester’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector

12 Sep 2016 - 15:35 by michelle.foster

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.

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Making Noise project: children’s voices for positive change after sexual abuse

5 Aug 2016 - 10:26 by michelle.foster

The International Centre: researching child sexual exploitation, violence and trafficking are looking for children and young people to take part in an online survey about help-seeking and support for children who may be affected by sexual abuse in the family environment. This survey is targeted at young people aged 11 – 18 including those who have who have not necessarily been affected by sexual abuse. 

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Become a school governor at Manchester Federation of EBSD Schools

22 Jul 2016 - 09:55 by michelle.foster

Manchester Federation of EBSD Schools provides education for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Federation comprises of Buglawton Hall residential school for boys aged 11-16 in Congleton, Cheshire, day provision for KS3 children at Southern Cross School in Chorlton and Meade Hill School in Higher Blackley and KS4 day provision at Castlefield Campus in Hulme and Wythenshawe Campus in the south of the city.

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Opportunity to become a Board Member at Just Psychology CIC

15 Jul 2016 - 10:37 by michelle.foster

Just Psychology is a social enterprise based in the North West of England which provides services which address the psychological and mental health needs of children, adults and families, with particular emphasis on cultural diversity, cultural competence and social justice.

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FGM Prevention Programme update - FGM Summer Campaign launched

15 Jul 2016 - 10:35 by michelle.foster

A new NHS Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) campaign was launched on 9 July. As the start of the summer school holidays near when the numbers of girls taken outside of the UK to be cut increases, this campaign will raise awareness of the severe health implications of FGM for those living in UK who are members of communities affected by FGM.

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Cast your vote for the Best Community Space Spirit of Manchester Award 2016

1 Jul 2016 - 12:32 by michelle.foster

Voting is now open to vote for the Best Community Space Spirit of Manchester Award 2016.

Award criteria
A community space can be a piece of land or a building available for use by the community. Organisations needed to show:
• Best use of a community space
• How the space is seen as central within the community
• The impact it has within the local community

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The Big Friendly Read – Summer Reading Challenge 2016

1 Jul 2016 - 11:02 by michelle.foster

The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. This year, the Summer Reading Challenge is celebrating 100 years of the world’s greatest storyteller, Roald Dahl. 

Sign up at your local library, and then read at least six library books of your choice to collect special collector cards and other incentives – all for free.

For further information, visit: www.manchester.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge

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Fostering Fortnight - 16-29 May 2016

21 Apr 2016 - 09:43 by michelle.foster

Each year the Fostering Network supports fostering agencies in recruiting the additional foster carers that are required for children in public care.

Every 20 minutes across the UK a child comes into care in need of a fostering family. This equates to 1,008 children during the two weeks of Fostering Fortnight.

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Child Action North West are seeking to recruit Appropriate Adult in Manchester

18 Mar 2016 - 09:57 by michelle.foster

Child Action North West are seeking to recruit Appropriate Adults to their service. Manchester City Council have recently commissioned them to provide attendance to vulnerable children and adults who are in custody.

What is an Appropriate Adult?
They are individuals who oversee the welfare of a young person (10-16 years) whilst that young person is detained and questioned at the Police Station.

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