Business citizenship

Macc Connect: Fostering partnerships between businesses and the VCSE sector in Manchester

Join Manchester Community Central for this event all about helping businesses to work with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in a mutually beneficial way.

Manchester Community Central's purpose is to encourage, support and develop VCSE organisations and local people to have a real influence over the places and communities in which they live.

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ

CAHN Africa Day Event 2025 – Africa Day 2025: Accelerating Business Growth and Technology Celebrating 80 Years of 5th Pan-African Congress in Manchester

This year’s event explores how technology, entrepreneurship, and collaboration can drive business growth across Africa and the UK. Through insightful discussions, networking, and cultural celebration, the event will honour the legacy of the 5th Pan-African Congress a historic gathering that ignited independence movements across the continent.

Highlights:

University of Greater Manchester, The Chancellor's Mall, Building 10, University Way, Bolton, BL3 5AB

The Procurement Act and Social Value roundtable

This in-depth exploration of the Procurement Act 2023 and its impact on SMEs and VCSEs operating in Greater Manchester, will feature insights from a distinguished panel of industry leaders. This event will cover perspectives from SMEs, VCSEs, and contracting authorities, providing a comprehensive view of the changes. Business 2 Business will also emphasise the importance of social value in business practices.

Event highlights:

Friends' Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Shared Topic Areas

Introduction to working with business for your VCSE organisation

Overview:

Would you like to explore what working with businesses could look like for your organisation?

This is an introductory session is aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) groups who support people and causes in Manchester and are interested in developing meaningful relationships with local businesses.

You will:

Online
Shared Topic Areas

Introduction to working with business for your VCSE organisation

Overview:

Would you like to explore what working with businesses could look like for your organisation?

This is an introductory session is aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) groups who support people and causes in Manchester and are interested in developing meaningful relationships with local businesses.

You will:

Online
Shared Topic Areas