News

Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity
The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity makes grants to UK registered charities, for work in the UK and overseas. Projects in the UK should fall into the following categories: Medical research and care; Social welfare; Homelessness; Hospices; Mental health/counselling; Drug and alcohol therapeutic support; Offender support; Community regeneration; and Vulnerable families, women and children. Deadline: Thursday 30 November 2017 Read more 

Greater Manchester Youth Network is recruiting for trustees to join their board
Would you like to join Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN trustee board? GMYN is an exciting youth charity that is proudly delivering a number of innovative programmes to support disadvantaged young people across Greater Manchester. The organisation is governed by a board of trustees with various backgrounds and skills and GMYN would like to expand their board to help the organisation develop further. Deadline: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Read more

Adopting a Child
Monday 16 October marks the start of this year’s National Adoption Week.  Outstanding Independent Adoption Agency Caritas Care is looking for families in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester areas for children who wait longer to find their forever home.  They are particularly keen to speak to people who would consider adoption for children who: are over 4 years of age; are in a sibling group of 2, 3…or 4; are from the BAME community; and need additional emotional or physical needs. Read more
 
The See More, Learn More, Go Further Greater Manchester Project
The See More, Learn More, Go Further Project is a Greater Manchester initiative led by the NHS aimed at encouraging children to have regular eye sight tests as currently only 1 in 5 children have had their eyes tested. Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership have liaised with opticians, pharmacies, GP surgeries and dental practices in the GM area to promote a collaborative approach to the campaign by providing an e-resource pack. Read more

The Feel Good Stay Well Club
Come and join friendly residents for fun, fitness and friendship. Together Dementia Support will be offering a range of activities aimed at keeping you physically and mentally active on Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.30pm at Auden Court off Toledo St, Clayton, M11 4WD.  The Feel Good Stay Well Club is a project run in partnership between Guinness Housing and Together Dementia Support. Read more

Out to Lunch with Silver Seniors
Out to Lunch with Silver Seniors is a new weekly radio show on Wythenshawe FM 97.2, launching on Monday 30 October. It will be on from 12pm to 2pm. The show will include interviews with helpful agencies and groups, feature community centres, nursing homes, care homes, and a sing-a- long spot. Read more

GM Poverty Action: Our economy; Food Poverty; Connect into your Community: Breakthrough; Salford Poverty Truth Commission; and the Living Wage
In the latest Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) newsletter they comment on our economy and ask if Greater Manchester could take the lead in a more human-centred economy; GMPA look at loneliness among disabled people and share information about Breakthrough’s ‘Let’s have a good week’ project; GMPA feature the story and the thoughts of one of the Salford Poverty Truth Commissioners and there is the regular Living Wage column. Read more

Charity leadership survey 2017 by the Weston Charity Awards
Garfield Weston Foundation would like to invite you to take part in this short survey of charity leaders for the Weston Charity Awards - run by the Garfield Weston Foundation and Pilotlight. Your answers will help them to gauge and respond to attitudes in the sector towards leadership development and strategic planning. Read more

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Events

WHY? (What's Happening for the Young?) Festival
Date & Time: Saturday 21 October 2017
Venue: Contact Theatre Read more

Meet the Funders Event for African and Caribbean Organisations in Greater Manchester
Date & Time: Tuesday 31 October 2017, 10:00 - 14:00 
Venue: Transformation Community Resource Centre Read more 

Talk English Information Fair at The Place
Date & Time: Thursday 2 November 2017, 15:00 - 17:00
Venue: Platt Lane Read more

Everyday places: Why neighbourhoods matter for people living with dementia
Date & Time: Wednesday 8 November 2017, 11:00 - 15:00
Venue: Manchester Central Library Read more

Dementia Understanding is the best tool we have – less Talk, More Action! Workshop
Date & Time: Thursday 9 November 2017, 9:30 - 16:30
Venue: Redbank House Read more

Fundraiser for Greater Manchester Law Centre – Open Mic in Chorlton
Date & Time: Thursday 9 November 2017, 19:30 - 23:00
Venue: The Spoon Inn Read more

Manchester Safeguarding Children Board Conference on professional curiosity, confidence, and challenge 
Date & Time: Thursday 16 November 2017, 13:00 - 17:00
Venue: To be confirmed Read more

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Training Opportunities
Basic Book-keeping
Learn how to record income and expenditure for your small charity or community group so that you can produce regular financial reports for your committee and produce simple accounts for the financial year.
Date & Time: Tuesday 24 October 2017, 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Macc Read more 

Introduction to Community Asset Transfer (1/2 day)
If you have an asset in mind or looking to explore whether taking on a community asset is the right thing for your organisation this half day workshop is ideal for you.
Date & Time: Thursday 26 October 2017, 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Macc Read more

New Workshop: Building Management and Compliance, Your Responsibilities
This workshop is ideal for anyone who has the responsibility of running or looking after a community building. The session will give an introduction to what building management is, key considerations and ensuring that you are complaint with law and regulations.
Date & Time: Thursday 2 November 2017, 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Macc Read more

Social Value - Making the Most Difference
This half-day workshop is designed to help you develop a practical understanding of what social value means for your organisation and to be able to venture forth or continue on your journey in delivering social value.
Date & Time: Thursday 9 November 2017, 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Macc Read more

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Job Opportunities

Learning and Programme Officer (Peterloo 2019) at People's History Museum
Salary: £17,772 per annum, Hours: 35 hours per week
Deadline: Wednesday 18 October 2017, 17:00 Read more

Head of Regional Funding North West at the Big Lottery Fund
Salary: £42,000 - £49,000 per annum, Hours: 37 hours per week
Deadline: Friday 20 October 2017 Read more

Young Carer Office at Trafford Carers Centre
Salary: £18,376 per annum, Hours: 35 hours per week
Deadline: Tuesday 31 October 2017 Read more

OISC Level 2 Immigration Adviser at REVIVE
Salary: £22,075.97 per annum, Hours: 30 hours per week 
Deadline: Thursday 2 November 2017, 10:00 Read more 

Secretarial Assistant - The Curve at Barnardo's
Salary: £16,258 (F.T.E), Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Deadline: Friday 3 November 2017 Read more 

Ambition for Ageing Equalities Research Co-ordinator (Accessibility and Inclusion Lead) at the LGBT Foundation
Salary: £28,272 pro rata, Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Deadline: Monday 6 November 2017, 9:00 Read more 

Business Development Manager at Mancunian Way
Salary: £18,000-£20,000 per annum, Hours: 35 hours per week
Deadline: Sunday 19 November 2017 Read more

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Volunteering

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If your organisation works in Manchester and involves volunteers, you are encouraged to register with Volunteer Centre Manchester.

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Volunteer DBS (CRB) checks
DBS Manchester and Salford provides a quality and professional DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking service and Safe Recruitment advice centre. DBS Manchester and Salford is provided by Salford CVS. For further information click here or contact 0161 787 7795, or email: [email protected]

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Funding
Our funding search engine is a straight forward FREE service using information from IDOX Information Solutions that can help voluntary, charitable and community groups like yours to find suitable funding. To search for funding opportunities click here

Information and Resources
On our website we have a diverse range of resources, toolkits and contacts to help you understand what you need to do in order to develop and sustain your voluntary / community group and operate legally. To view our factsheets and toolkits click here

Policy and influence
The Policy and Influence Team support strong, collective input by Manchester's voluntary sector and residents by sharing information, co-ordinating and linking organisations and providing opportunities for people to come together and network. Click here for more information
 

 

My Manchester
The voice of the city. Watch films, listen to audio and read blogs created by the Manchester Community reporters showcasing Manchester’s stories on the MyManchester website
 

Directory
Visit our online directory of voluntary and community sector organisations in Manchester where you can search for Manchester organisations and register to promote your organisation. To browse the Directory and to register click here

Conference and room hire
We have excellent city centre rooms available in different sizes to suit your needs at affordable rates. We can provide refreshments, catering and all the equipment you require for your meetings. There are even discounts available for members. Find out more here or email us at: [email protected] 
 

Opportunities to contribute
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