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Teleconferencing has been an important and useful tool to engage with members who are not online. While one-to-one befriending calls are excellent, it’s also great for people to be able to get together in groups, especially when other members may still be getting together online, via Zoom or other platforms.
The Edge Post Covid-19 Revival Fund is a one-off fund with up to £250,000 of grant funding available. Applications are welcomed for grants of between £10,000 and £50,000.
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (CCSF). It is part of the Government’s £750m support package for charities and local enterprises. The fund is aimed primarily at small to medium organisations in England to support you to continue to deliver services to people and communities affected by Covid-19.
But what does this mean for Manchester people? The city’s Director of Public Health, David Regan answers your questions on the latest details around testing, tracing and isolating.
Women are the lynchpins of communities that have experienced decades of economic, social and political disadvantage.
Inspired by the Kenyan and South African savings-based movements of Shack/Slum Dwellers International, women in Greater Manchester have come together to establish local group saving schemes. Groups regularly save small amounts together, building trust and identifying issues they want to work on together.
The Next Steps programme is BBC Children in Need’s response programme designed to deliver support for children and young people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible organisations will be able to apply for up to £80,000 for projects commencing in September 2020. These grants can last up to 18 months. It is designed for established organisations who are already delivering work in their communities and further afield.
One Manchester recognises that the summer holidays will present a challenge to many families who are struggling to feed their children healthy meals. This is especially the case for those who may benefit from free school meals or vouchers during term time.
Small grants from £50 to £1,000 are available for voluntary and community groups and social enterprises to encourage people who are usually less active to get out and start walking, or increase the amount they walk.
Applications that encourage people who are usually less active or inactive to start or increase the amount they walk whilst following social distancing guidelines.
Museum Detox exists to empower people of colour working in the museums and heritage sector. Membership is completely free, offering a UK-wide community and the opportunity to connect with Detoxers in the North. Sign up can be completed through this short online form.
A new Facebook group has been set up called Shared Tips to Help Breathing in Lockdown and Covid-19.
Group members learn from each other about how to breathe better. Whether you've had breathing issues for a long time, are struggling at the moment, or you help others to breathe, this group is here to care, be kind and share knowledge.
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