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Organise an event for the Spirit of Manchester Festival 2015
Come and get involved and organise an event for the Spirit of Manchester Festival on 1 - 10 October 2015. You could hold a tea party/street party, family fun day, talent competition, bake off event, sports events, bingo night, poetry recital. Whatever your idea just let us know by emailing [email protected] and we’ll promote it for you. Click here to get involved 

Manchester Community Central Quarterly News Summer 2015
Our latest issue is now available. In our latest newsletter you can find the shortlist for our Spirit of Manchester awards 2015, our Spirit of Manchester Festival, news from Volunteer Centre Manchester, Capacity Building Team and Policy and Influence Team, an update from Mike Wild Chief Executive, Macc, plus much more. Click here to read our Summer Newsletter 

Understanding needs and improving services for minority communities survey 
This research is being carried out by Faith Network 4 Manchester in partnership with Saheli and the Women's Solidarity Forum and is funded by Manchester City Council's Equality Fund and the Big Lottery Fund. Through this research it is hoped to build up a picture of needs of different communities in Manchester; views on the City's changing demographic make-up; an understanding of the issues that impact on different groups and why BME women do or do not access specialist services. Deadline: The end of August Read more

Arcon Community Fund
The Arcon Community Fund has been launched to support projects and activities in the local areas where they have properties. Applications are welcomed from Arcon customers and local community organisations. The projects that will be supported must be of benefit to the local community and the beneficiary must agree to keep Arcon regularly informed as to how the project is progressing, and help with any publicity to promote the Community Fund. Read more

The Bupa UK Foundation Mid-Life Mental Health grants programme 
Mental health underpins health and wellbeing and impacts everyone. For many people mid-life, from the late 20s to early 50s, can be a time of increased challenges, responsibilities and pressures, in their working lives, family lives and relationships. The Bupa UK Foundation is looking to fund projects that aim to support and improve people's mental health at this critical life-stage. The closing date for submissions of expressions of interest is: Friday 4 September 2015. Read more

Manchester hate crime strategy consultation – give your views by 7 Sept
The Manchester hate crime strategy is due to be updated early next year. Manchester City Council are therefore reviewing the current strategy, and would like your thoughts on the issues and priorities you would like them to focus on for the next three years. Deadline: Monday 7 September 2015 Read more

Consultation on draft proposals for OPCC Domestic Violence and Abuse Projects
Manchester City Council has been asked by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) to consult with partners on two funding proposals in relation to domestic violence and abuse core and enhanced support and provide a coordinated response by Friday 28 August.  These are draft proposals and Manchester City Council want to know your views before any decisions are made. Read more

Volunteers urged to give a few hours to help improve quality of life and health of older people
People in Greater Manchester are being urged to volunteer a few hours of their time to help reduce loneliness among older hospital patients whose family and friends are unable to visit them regularly. The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) is appealing for volunteers in the Rochdale, Oldham and North Manchester areas to befriend older people on hospital wards to provide companionship and ease the boredom of long spells without visitors. Read more

Stories from Community Reporters on patient information and mental health
Macc, the ICR Social Licensee in Manchester asked its Community Reporters for their views on patient information. Eleven people’s views were collected and were fed into the Patient Information Forum project to develop a best practice tool kit. Read more
 

Interfaith Dialogue on Faith and the Environment
Date & Time: Thursday 3 September 2015, 19:00
Venue: Manchester Multifaith Centre Read more

African Caribbean Care Group Charity Dinner Dance
Date & Time: Saturday 5 September 2015, 19:00
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford Read more

Community Explorers Meeting
Date & Time: Wednesday 9 September 2015, 14:00 - 16:00
Venue: St Wilfrid’s Church Read more

Safe Organisations – Safe Young People
Date & Time: Thursday 10 September 2015, 10:00 - 16:00  
Venue: The Grange Read more

World Mental Health Day 
Date & Time: Saturday 10 October 2015, 12:00 -14:00
Venue: Manchester Cathedral Read more
 

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Training Opportunities
IOSH Directing Safely - Health and Safety training **two free places available**
Date & Time: Monday 7 September, 2015 - 09:30 to 16:30
Venue: Macc Read more 

Funding your project - searching, applying and diversifying funds
A workshop specifically for voluntary community organisations in the city of Manchester who are looking for funding. Covering searching for funds using the funding portal, applying and diversifying funding to your project - this workshop is aimed primarily at organisations who are new to funding.
Date & Time: Wednesday 16 September 2015, 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Macc Read more 

Trustee Roles and Responsibilities
An evening workshop specifically for trustees from city of Manchester voluntary community sector organisation - what you need and what you should know. 
Date & Time: Tuesday 22 September 2015, 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Macc Read more 

Social Media Surgery - September 2015
Social media surgeries are informal drop-in sessions where anyone from the voluntary and community sector can come. Speak to experts and get tips and practical advice about how social media could help your organisation. 

Date & Time: Friday 25 September 2015, 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Macc Read more 

New and Emerging Drugs - workshop on legal highs
Date & Time: Monday 28 September 2015, 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Macc Read more 
 

Clinical Governance Officer at Lifeline Project
Salary: £20,253 - £34,746, Hours: Full time or part time, up to a maximum of 35 hours per week 
Deadline: Tuesday 1 September 2015, 9:00 Read more

Administrator and Company Secretary at the Charity Service 
Salary: Honorarium of £6,000 per annum, Hours: 15 hours a month 
Deadline: Friday 11 September 2015 Read more

Lead Female Detached Youth Worker at M13 Youth Project
Salary: between JNC points 11–16, Hours: 16 hours per week
Deadline: Wednesday 23 September 2015, 12noon Read more

Female Detached Youth Support Worker (Maternity Leave Cover) at M13 Youth Project
Salary: between JNC points 7–10, Hours: 16 hours per week
Deadline: Wednesday 23 September 2015, 12noon Read more

Shared Lives Carer at PSS 
Salary: £7.50 per hour, short breaks from £40 per night, longer term placements from £250 per week 
Deadline: Applicants can apply on a rolling basis Read more
 

Sign up now with Volunteer Centre Manchester
If your organisation works in Manchester and involves volunteers, you are encouraged to register with Volunteer Centre Manchester (VCM).

Register with Volunteer Centre Manchester
Register your organisation - Click here to register your organisation
Submit volunteering opportunities - Click here to register your volunteer opportunities
Register as a volunteer - Click here to register as a volunteer

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 please visit: www.dbsmanchester.co.uk, or contact 0161 787 7795, or email: [email protected]

Volunteer Centre Manchester’s training page
Click here to see what we’re running


Funding
If you are a voluntary organisation, charity or community group in Manchester, GMFunding.net is a new, free service to help you search for sources of funding for your organisation, venture or project. To search for funding opportunities, click here

Information and Resources
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: www.mymanchester.net
 

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

Macc Affinity Scheme
Are you looking for insurance, energy, telecoms and human resource suppliers?
Through the Macc Affinity Scheme Macc members are eligible for discounts and special offers on insurance, energy, telecoms and human resources. These suppliers are all part of the NAVCA Essentials programme. Click here to find out more 


Opportunities to contribute
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