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International Women's Day 2017 grants

29 Sep 2016 - 15:00 by michelle.foster

International Women's Day recognises women's achievements and highlights the continued struggle for equal rights and equality for women. As the birthplace of women's suffrage in the UK, Manchester has always been at the heart of the women's movement. We've been celebrating International Women's Day for more than 25 years.

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The Inspiring Change Manchester Innovation Partnership Fund

29 Sep 2016 - 14:57 by michelle.foster

Inspiring Change Manchester recognise the outstanding work that smaller charities and groups do every day with those with multiple and complex needs across the City of Manchester; working across all areas, all ethnic groups, every demographic and all ages. Inspiring Change Manchester also know that providing workforce development opportunities and training or researching specialist topics is a luxury for many of these groups that often cannot be met from existing, over-stretched funds.

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World Food Day - 16 October 2016

29 Sep 2016 - 14:54 by michelle.foster

In 2015-2016 Manchester South Central Foodbank fed 1516 people, a massive 13644 meals plus extras such as toiletries, nappies and treats. They also provided 50 hampers for local people at Christmas time and fed 60 people on Christmas day in Moss Side, who would otherwise not of had a meal or would of spent Christmas alone.

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Cornerstone provides emergency accommodation to refugees and people who are homeless

29 Sep 2016 - 14:48 by michelle.foster

A dedicated team of staff and volunteers, at Cornerstone Day Centre, have put in place emergency accommodation for the increasing number of people facing homelessness and destitution, including the growing population of refugees. Cornerstone has ten emergency ‘Pods’, affectionately referred to as ‘Safe Haven.’ This temporary accommodation provides shelter and safety to those who would otherwise have to sleep rough.

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My Back Yard survey

29 Sep 2016 - 14:47 by michelle.foster

Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Leicester are leading a project to improve their understanding of domestic gardens in Manchester and the benefits they provide to people and nature.

Live in Manchester? Tell Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Leicester about your back yard, find out more about how to improve the environment in Manchester and enter a prize draw to win £500 of shopping vouchers.

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Greater Manchester Law Centre ESA appeals service

29 Sep 2016 - 14:45 by michelle.foster

From 6 September Greater Manchester Law Centre (GMLC) will be providing challenging negative Employment Support Allowance (ESA) decisions every Tuesday by appointment only.

This advice service is for people who have been refused ESA.

This is currently the only area of law that GMLC provide assistance in but they are looking to expand in the near future.

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Culturally-appropriate Schizophrenia Psychological Education Resources focus group

29 Sep 2016 - 14:43 by michelle.foster

Would you like to help develop a learning resource to improve African Caribbean families’ knowledge and understanding of schizophrenia?

You are invited to take part in the second phase of the research if you are 18 -29 years old and a family member, relative or carer to someone with African Caribbean heritage diagnosed with schizophrenia.

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Stoptober 2016

29 Sep 2016 - 14:39 by michelle.foster

All across the UK people are taking part in Stoptober. If you have been thinking about giving up smoking, Stoptober is the perfect time to try. Stopping smoking reduces the risk of developing many fatal diseases and within 15 years your risk of developing a fatal disease drops to that of a person who has never smoked.

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