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Hate Crime Awareness Week 2018 5-11 February 2018
In the last twelve months over 70 events have been funded in the city of Manchester to highlight and promote the importance of reporting hate crimes but also to celebrate Manchester’s rich diversity and show how we work together to make our city so great. Hate Crime Awareness Week 2018 is taking place from 5 - 11 February 2018. Read more

Northmoor Community Association are looking for Trustees
Share your individual expertise, knowledge and skills whilst gaining satisfaction by joining the talented board as a Trustee of Northmoor Community Association. Northmoor Community Association (NCA) is a registered local charity established in 2001, providing PQASSO quality standard services to the community and the variety of groups using the centre and services. NCA aims to inspire hope and raise aspirations of people to meet their goals, whilst being a friendly, welcoming hub of support in the community. The NCA serves the Northmoor neighbourhood and beyond, and boasts a number of successes both in terms of the range of activities it provides. Read more

Ashworth Charitable Trust
The Ashworth Charitable Trust supports humanitarian charities in the UK and overseas. Their vision statement outlines their priorities of the importance of education, the need to support marginalised people, and the capacity of people and human nature. Applicants must be a registered charity in the UK. The next deadline for applications is 28 February 2018. Read more

Charity Awards 2018
The Charity Awards provides charities of all shapes and sizes with a window to showcase their efforts and the impact they have made. The Charity Awards is a national scheme that aims to celebrate the achievements and characteristics of charities of all sizes. Awards are given out in the 10 categories and an overall winner is chosen from the winners of each category: Arts, culture and heritage; Campaigning and advocacy; Children and youth; Disability; Education and training; Environment and conservation; Grantmaking and funding; Healthcare and medical research; International Aid and development; and Social care, advice and support. Application deadline: Friday 23 February 2018 Read more

Invitation to Tender - Quantify the impact of the OnSide Youth Zone network on young people
OnSide’s vision is to give all young people somewhere safe and inspiring to go in their leisure time. As the network of Youth Zones grows, it is becoming more and more important to quantify and articulate the impact of the Youth Zone network. Independently verified information is now required to present to stakeholders at a national level; the primary audiences being Government and local authorities. Secondarily, OnSide aims to generate interest and support from private sector patrons and similar stakeholders in order to expand the Youth Zone network into new areas of the UK. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Wednesday 14 February 2018 Read more

Tender Opportunity – Savers Support Fund
OnSide Youth Zone Network has secured funding from Nesta and DCMS through the Savers Support Fund to scale the Able to Manage social action programme to improve money management skills and reduce debt for 14-21year olds (up to aged 25 for young people with a disability). OnSide are seeking to appoint an evaluator to carry out an impact evaluation as they scale this programme. Deadline: Friday 2 February 2018, 17:00 Read more

Charity Property Matters Survey 2018
The Ethical Property Foundation is a UK charity which offers voluntary organisations free property guidance, advice and workshops. It offers a wide range of expert advice on legal issues and premises management working with property professionals. The Foundation has just launched its bi-annual Charity Property Matters Survey 2018 which takes around 10 minutes to complete. This is the only sector-led property survey about charities’ property issues. Read more
 

The Big Council Budget Hack - North West
Date & Time: Saturday 3 February 2018, 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: Federation House Read more

The Challenging Hate Forum presents Communities are creative together
Date & Time: Tuesday 6 February 2018, 14:00 - 16:30
Venue: Manchester Cathedral Read more

Interfaith Dialogue - Discrimination against Religion and Discrimination by Religions
Date & Time: Tuesday 6 February 2018, 19:00 - 21:00
Venue: Transformation Community Resource Centre Read more

Businesses Tackling Homelessness: Greater Manchester
Date & Time: Wednesday 7 February 2018, 10:00 - 12:30
Venue: KPMG Read more

Hate Crime Awareness workshop
Date & Time: Saturday 10 February 2018, 14:30 - 16:30
Venue: Chrysalis Family Centre Read more

Manchester Networking Event - Fundraisers social
Date & Time: Wednesday 21 February 2018, 17:00
Venue:  The Waldorf Read more

Manchester Renters' Forum
Date & Time: Thursday 1 March 2018, 18:30 - 21:00
Venue: Mechanics Institute Read more
 

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Training Opportunities
Supergestures – Workshops for young people
Date & Time: Friday 2 February 2018, 10:00 - 14:00
Venue: Manchester School of Architecture Read more

Planning your fundraising
Date & Time: Monday 5 February 2018, 10:00 - 16:30
Venue: LGBT Foundation Read more

Cultural Awareness Workshop – Individual and Organisational competencies
Date & Time: Wednesday 7 February 2018, 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: To be confirmed Read more

Bid Writing
Date & Time: Monday 12 February 2018, 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: MadLab Read more

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Job Opportunities

Community and Events Fundraiser at Henshaws
Salary: £23,259 per annum FTE / £11,629.80 pro rata, Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Deadline: Wednesday 31 January 2018, 12:00 Read more

Mental Health Practitioner (Counselling and Therapy or Community Mental Health) at 42nd Street
Salary: £23,398 – £27,668 per annum (pro rata), Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Deadline: Monday 5 February 2018, 10:00 Read more

Archivist at The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust
Salary: £27,629 pro rata, Hours: 28 hours per week
Deadline: Monday 5 February 2018 Read more

Digital Officer at The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust
Salary: £22,494 pro rata, Hours: 21 hours per week
Deadline: Monday 5 February 2018 Read more

Trainee Archivist at The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust
Salary: £16,961 pro rata, Hours: 21 hours per week
Deadline: Monday 5 February 2018 Read more

Employment Coach / Trainer at Groundwork
Salary: £22,330 – £24,000 per annum, Hours: 37 hours per week
Deadline: Monday 5 February 2018 Read more

Wellbeing Coordinator at Back on Track
Salary: £24,174 - £27,668 per annum, Hours: 35 hours per week
Deadline: Wednesday 7 February 2018, 12:00 Read more

Work and Skills Specialist at Manchester City Council
Salary: £37,306 - £41,025 per annum, Hours: Full time
Deadline: Thursday 8 February 2018 Read more

Family Casework Manager at Out There Supporting Families of Prisoners
Salary: £27,000 per annum, Hours: 35 hours per week
Deadline:  Monday 12 February 2018, 9:00 Read more

Achieve Coordinator at Back on Track
Salary: £24,174 - £27,668 (pro rata) per annum, Hours: 28 hours per week
Deadline: Monday 12 February 2018, 17:00 Read more

Admin Assistant at Manchester Maya Project
Salary: £18,400 per annum, Hours: 35 hours per week
Deadline: Monday 12 February 2018 Read more

Mental Health Champions Programme Co‐ordinator at YMCA Manchester
Salary: £18,000‐£20,000 full time equivalent per annum, Hours: 3 days per week
Deadline: Monday 12 February 2018 Read more

Business Development Manager at Fairfield Recycling
Salary: from £34,098 per annum (gross), Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Deadline: Sunday 25 February 2018 Read more

Finance Officer at Fairfield Recycling
Salary: £18,768 - £20,465 per annum gross, Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Deadline: Sunday 25 February 2018 Read more

Human Relations Officer at Fairfield Recycling
Salary: £18,768 - £20,465 per annum gross, Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Deadline: Sunday 25 February 2018 Read more
 

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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
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