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Manchester parents needed for UK's largest bilingual project

Anna Coates, a Research Assistant, at the University of Manchester is currently working on the UK's largest bilingual project and is recruiting children who are 18-24 months old and who hear English and an additional language.

Parents of these children simply need to sign up to the study online and complete 3 short questionnaires when their child is approaching 2 years old.

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New therapy group for gay and bisexual male survivors of abuse - Places still available

There are still places left on the new therapy group for gay and bisexual male survivors of sexual violation. The group is free to attend, but there are only 12 places available.

Survivors Manchester and The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) are launching a new therapy group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, who also identify as gay, bisexual or questioning. Applications are also welcomed from trans* men, who identify as gay, bisexual or questioning.

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Money Management

Are you aged 16-24 years old?
Would you like help with managing money?
Do you know someone who would benefit from practical tips to help them spend wisely?

Me1are offering free places on their training which includes resources.

Refreshments will be provided.

For further information, contact 0796 072 1270, or email: [email protected]

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4th Voluntary Sector Early Help Summit

Macc and Manchester City Council are facilitating a range of meetings with the Voluntary Sector to improve the way they collaborate to provide early help to children and families in the city.

European Programme 2014-20 - Opportunities for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to deliver the Greater Manchester European Structural Investment Funding (ESIF) plan

We have produced a briefing on the European Programme 2014-20 - Opportunities for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to deliver the Greater Manchester European Structural Investment Funding (ESIF) plan.

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One Manchester Launches Community Fund

The One Manchester Community Fund will provide £500,000 in grant funding over the next five years. The first round of funding is open now, offering grants of up to £1,000 towards a range of projects that will improve the lives of people in our communities.

One Manchester is the new partnership between Eastlands Homes and City South Manchester Housing.

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Children Young People and Families Briefing April 2015

Welcome to the April Briefing for voluntary and community groups.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about what you read particuarly topics you want to see in future bulletins get in touch with us at [email protected], 0161 834 9823.

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Adactus Housing Community Grant Scheme

Adactus Housing Association have announced the launch of their £66,000 Neighbourhood Fund for Manchester.

The fund, which is now in its sixth year, is open to individuals, residents groups, community groups, charitable organisations and social enterprises working in and around areas where Adactus have homes.

Projects seeking support from the fund should fall within one of Adactus’ neighbourhood priorities:

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Refugee Action's Big Night In

Refugee Action would like to tell you about a great offer! It’s for you and everyone that loves food and wants to celebrate the contribution that refugees have made to UK food and culture. Over the past few weeks, seven refugee chefs have been working with The Spicery to put together a special pack, for a Big Night In, filled with all the spices you need to cook an amazing meal for eight people for just £10.

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