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MC-UK - Food Parcel Distribution

26 Jul 2013 - 09:53 by michelle.foster

MC-UK will be distributing food parcels (lamb pilau rice – (halal) drink and a snack bar) from Monday 29 July until Wednesday 7 August.

The aim is to distribute to those who are vulnerable both Muslim and non-Muslim.

Parcels will be allocated on a first come first basis as there are a limited number available – MC-UK are happy to come and distribute to yourself during the dates mentioned above. MC-UK require testimonials from staff at the centre, and possibly photos of the beneficiaries (where appropriate) and a confirmation of how many parcels are required.

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Public Sector / Voluntary Sector Leadership course for Refugees - Call for Participants

17 Jul 2013 - 16:22 by michelle.foster

Refugee Action are offering an interactive training course aimed at exploring public and voluntary sector management and leadership.

The course is specifically targeted at people from a refugee background who have already got a foothold in the public, voluntary or community sectors and are looking to progress.

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Help a student gain valuable experience, get 70-100 hours help in your organisation and £1,000!

12 Jul 2013 - 14:19 by michelle.foster

Would your organisation benefit from a social work student to help you?

How it works?
Universities are looking for placements for their social work students and particularly value placements in the voluntary and community sector.

The student gets important experience, you get 70-100 hours free help and you also get a one off payment of £1,000.

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Apprenticeships - Join the Revolution

10 Jul 2013 - 13:53 by michelle.foster

For those leaving school or college, apprenticeships are an opportunity to earn while you learn. Apprenticeships are real jobs and real careers with training, working towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Apprenticeships are real jobs and real careers with training. As paid employees, apprentices earn a wage and learn on the job. They go to college and work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Many employers see apprentices as the best way of growing their business with loyal and qualified employees.

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Manchester Christmas Markets - Stalls for Charities

28 Jun 2013 - 15:52 by michelle.foster

Manchester Markets have a limited number of traditional market stalls at this year's Christmas Markets that they would like to offer to local charities to use for either retailing i.e sale of things like vintage clothing or Christmas cards etc (but not cash collecting) or as an information stall to increase awareness of your charity.

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The Greater Manchester Poverty Commission Evidence report and Recommendations report

21 Jun 2013 - 11:26 by michelle.foster

The Greater Manchester Poverty Commission has published its findings and calls for special measures which will assist more than 600,000 Greater Manchester residents who are experiencing the effects of extreme poverty. In addition, it calls for action to prevent nearly 1.6 million people (nearly half the population of Greater Manchester) sliding in to deeper poverty.

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Recent comments from Manchester... a response

17 Jun 2013 - 16:52 by Mike Wild

Judging by the phone calls, emails and tweets I and my colleagues have had, the report in Third Sector of comments by Geoff Little (Deputy CEO of Manchester City Council) addressing the Charity Finance Group conference earlier this week has sent a shockwave around the voluntary and community sector not just in Manchester but the rest of the country too.

Offer of rent and rates free space for Charities in Old Trafford, Manchester

13 Jun 2013 - 17:51 by michelle.foster

Avire have an opportunity for charities looking for additional space to use on a rent and rates free basis.

Avire have several floors of Office Space which can be used for storage purposes, meeting rooms, training rooms or just as an office.

If any Charity is looking for additional space to use Avire can offer a 36 month lease with a 28 day rolling break clause.

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Could You Be A Digital Champion?

13 Jun 2013 - 17:06 by michelle.foster

Do you already help someone pay bills or shop online? If you do, you're already a digital champion. Why not sign up and see what additional help and support are on offer to you.

Whatever your level of expertise we can help you develop your own skills so you can learn and support others at the same time.

You may already know who can help you and where you can offer support, but if you don’t, we can link you to an opportunity to volunteer.

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