Spirit of Manchester. How to get involved with support. Package supporter, award supporter, donate a prize or pay a table forward.

Support options available - support package, award supporter, pay it forward, prize donation

We are currently looking for support for the Spirit of Manchester Awards 2026 - could you be our next supporter?

Find out more by clicking here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-of-manchester/spi...

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Answer Cancer have shared lots of useful videos on their YouTube channel with information, interviews and FAQ’s: https://www.youtube.com/@answercancergm

Last week, the Collaboration, Greater Manchester Older People's Network and Membership Teams from Manchester Community Central came together at GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH) for an insightful morning of teambuilding, strategising and idea sharing.

Addressing the gap in manchester women's health, systemic barriers and the case for change. St Thomas centre, m12. 7 May 10am - 3pm.

Join us on 7 May at St Thomas Centre for 'Addressing the Gap in Manchester: Women's Health, Systemic Barriers & the Case for Change'.

Find out more and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3uh6xykf

From pain to power: policy, practice and culture for menstrual health and menopause support. 23rd April 2026, 10am - 12pm. St Thomas Centre, M12 6FZ.

Join us at our event 'From Pain to Power: Policy, Practice & Culture for Menstrual Health and Menopause Support' on 23 April to learn about menstrual health and menopause at work and hear about our journey!

Find out more: manchestercommunitycentral.org/civicrm/event/info

Don't forget to submit your Spirit of Manchester 2026 nominations!

Do you know a volunteer, community organisation, business or trustee who deserves recognition for their work?

Submit yours here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/form/spirit-of-mancheste...

Flyer for Booth Centre's free workshop series on data collection for VCFSE organisations in Greater Manchester, detailing dates and topics.

The Booth Centre team are delivering free, collaborative workshops for VCFSE organisations in Greater Manchester starting from this month! The workshops will provide tools and insight for effective data collection.

Email alix@boothcentre.org.uk to sign up and to find out more.

Diverse Leadership in sports and physical activity. Join us for an end of programme event to learn about our diverse leadership peer support space. You will have the opportunity to: hear from participants in a panel discussion, network with those working in the sector, learn about the positive impact of peer support spaces, discuss next steps to diversify leadership. Share your leadership journey and explore barriers. April 29th 10 - 2pm. St Thomas Centre. You're invited. Free lunch included.

Join us on 29 April, 10am - 2pm at St Thomas Centre for 'Diverse Leadership in Sports and Physical Activity - End of Program Event'.

Find out more and sign up here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/civicrm/event/info

4 squares in blue pink and white: Transgender Day of Visibility

Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️

Today we recognise and celebrate transgender and diverse experiences. Equality is not negotiable 🫶

Audience clapping at Manchester Community Central event promoting Business & VCSE Connect on April 16th at St Thomas Centre.

Join us for an event all about helping attendees from businesses or voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations begin their own journey to work together in a mutually beneficial way.

Sign up here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/civicrm/event/info

Join us on 27th April 10am - 2:30pm at St Thomas Centre, Manchester, for our in-person Community Explorers: Unlocking the Power of Co-Production!

Sign up here and find out more: manchestercommunitycentral.org/civicrm/event/info

Fifteen £920 grants are available to help smaller voluntary, community & social enterprise organisations in the city of Manchester to cover out-of-pocket costs of people that volunteer for them.
manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-groups/funding-o...

The Spirit of Manchester Awards 2026 are open for your nominations! Make sure to submit yours by midday 5 May ⭐

Help us honour the organisations and individuals who have made a difference in the past year ❤️

Click here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/form/spirit-of-mancheste...

Period power. From pain to power: policy, practice and culture for menstrual health and menopause support. 23rd April 2026, 10am - 12pm, St Thomas Centre, M12 6FZ.

Join us at Manchester Community Central to start the conversation on menstrual health and menopause support in the workplace.

Sign up here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/civicrm/event/info

get involved in the state of the VCSE sector Manchester

Have you completed the State of the Sector survey yet? 💬
⏰ There’s still time to take part.
Your insight helps build an accurate picture of the VCSE sector across GM.
Every response matters — large organisations, micro groups 💚
➡️ nbsntu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pviI2wfVcfw...

get involved in state of the VCSE sector Manchester

Friday 13th – unlucky for some. But could it be your lucky day?

VCSE orgs taking part in the State of the Sector research will be entered into a £250 prize draw.
Take part: nbsntu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pviI2wfVcfw...
Find out more: https://10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/stateofthesector/

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The Spirit of Manchester Awards are now open for submissions until 5 May at 12pm - make sure to get yours in! #SpiritOfMcr26

Who inspires you? Who do you want to honour for their hard work? Who makes a difference in your city? Tell us!

Submit yours here: shorturl.at/DXjMu

#Manchester #Community

A view of modern skyscrapers in Manchester, showcasing urban architecture and city life.

In partnership with Chapter One, we're holding a 'Gambling Awareness Training Session' on 16 March to share knowledge, confidence, skills and resources to prevent gambling-related harms and support those affected.

Sign up: manchestercommunitycentral.org/civicrm/event/info

Three older individuals sitting around a table engaged in a group discussion with papers and a notebook in front of them.

Join us at a unique GM-wide workshop taking place simultaneously across all 10 Greater Mcr localities - Spring to Life: Connect, Create & Care, 26 March, 9:30am, Stretford Public Hall.

Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-to-life-connect...

Bridging business and volunteering. MCR SEO. Richard Phillips.

Our Business Partnerships Lead, Richard Phillips, was recently invited onto Manchester SEO Podcast!

Hear about our work and how businesses & organisations can work together to make people's lives better in the city of Manchester.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j7mUY-g2ho

Make sure to get your applications in by next Monday! Grants of £2500 are on offer to develop and deliver community action initiatives that prevent and reduce gambling-related harm.

View here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/what-we-do/communities-a...

End destitution migrant destitution fund gm

The GM Migrant Destitution Fund (MDF) has launched a new campaign - #EndDestitution: Dignity for all Greater Manchester Residents.

Find out more about how you can get involved to #EndDestitution here: https://migrantdestitution.co.uk/end-destitution/

New grant opportunity: 20 x £500 unrestricted grants via the easyfundraising Impact Fund. Apply 23 Feb–5 Apr.
Apply: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund

Where do you stand? take part to find out state of the VCSE sector Greater Manchester

Take part in the State of the Sector survey and receive an Individualised Insights Report for your organisation. Benchmark yourself against others and strengthen funding bids.

Take part: nbsntu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pviI2wfVcfw...

Join The Manchester Social Economy Alliance next Monday for 'Building an Inclusive Economy for All' at St Thomas Centre!

Find out more and sign up here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-groups/training-...

Elegant Ramadan Mubarak greeting with hanging lanterns and crescent moons in green and gold tones.

Ramadan Mubarak to those who are participating in Manchester and beyond!

To view a full timetable of Ramadan in Manchester and find out more information from Islamic Relief, click here: www.islamic-relief.org.uk/giving/islamic-giving/ra...

Ornate Chinese archway decorated with red lanterns spanning a city street with cars and pedestrians below.

We're wishing everyone a very Happy Lunar New Year! As we enter the Year of the Horse, we’re pleased to be supporting and connecting with people and communities across Manchester’s VCSE sector ❤️

Help us to get a full picture State of the VCSE sector Manchester

The State of the Sector survey captures your experiences, achievements and challenges to create a full picture of the VCSE sector. Your contribution will help inform local and regional decision-making and strengthen support for communities nbsntu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pviI2wfVcfw...

Join Manchester Community Central later this month for their event, Building an Inclusive Economy for All, where you can find out more about embedding social value into policy and procurement strategies to build a fairer economy.

Book your place now! manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-grou...