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No Going Back: A New Report from Macc on Manchester's Voluntary Sector Response to the Covid-19 Crisis

11 Sep 2020 - 09:00 by helen.walker


No Going Back, Macc's latest report brings together the experiences of 22 local voluntary sector leaders who shine a light on the critical role that the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has played during the response to the Covid-19 crisis. As well as reflecting on the lessons learned during the crisis, the leaders make the case for change going forward and highlight the unique opportunity society has to make things better in the future. Articles cover a diverse range of issues including: mental health; disability; community radio; funding; community centres; racism; sexual abuse; domestic violence; prisoners; commissioning; partnership; youth support; LGBT; and advice.

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AB Charitable Trust – deadline 31 October 2020

10 Sep 2020 - 15:14 by michelle.foster

ab charitable trustUK-registered charities that work towards combating abuse and violations of human rights can apply for grants of up to £20,000. Applications are particularly welcomed from charities working to support migrants, refugees and asylum seekers; criminal justice and penal reform; human rights and access to justice.

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LGBT+ Futures: National Emergencies Trust Fund

10 Sep 2020 - 15:10 by michelle.foster

lgbt+ futures grants programmeA new £350,000 grants programme to support UK based LGBT+ non-profit groups, organisations and projects most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organisations applying must have Objects in their constitution specifically outlining their support of LGBT+ communities and/or be clear in their public facing materials (e.g.

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Commonwealth Foundation – COVID-19: special grants call

10 Sep 2020 - 15:04 by michelle.foster

commonwealth foundationThe Foundation’s Grants Programme supports innovative project ideas and approaches that seek to strengthen the ability of civic voices to engage with governments to improve governance and development outcomes through their active participation.

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New Investment Fund for Social Enterprises, Charities and Community Businesses

10 Sep 2020 - 15:02 by michelle.foster

Has your company or organisation been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and been unable to access suitable or sufficient investment from existing support schemes such as the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) or SIB’s Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund?

Whether you address social needs, strengthen communities, improve people’s life chances, enhance culture or protect the environment – this opportunity is for you.

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New resources to help reassure students across GM about their return to the classroom

10 Sep 2020 - 14:52 by michelle.foster

gmhscpTo help support children and young people back to school the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSC Partnership) has worked with educational and clinical colleagues to create a series of resource packs to assist teachers to support students who may be understandably anxious.

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Your perception around the search for a coronavirus vaccine

10 Sep 2020 - 14:26 by michelle.foster

The NHS and government have told us all that different type of people are at high-risk of being seriously ill from coronavirus. couch health survey

COUCH Health want to make the voices of those people heard and their opinions on coronavirus and clinical trials.

A recent coronavirus vaccine trial in the UK included 91% white people. Only 5% of participants were Asian, and <1% were black.

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