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📍What does it really take to help communities move more?
Our new report with GM Moving explores Test & Learn investments in Wigan and Bury — and the answer is clear: relationship-centred, place-based working is at the heart of lasting change. Read the full report: buff.ly/NbMQyNP

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⚠️LAST CALL to have your say in the State of the Sector research!
This is your chance to influence the picture of the VCSE sector across Greater Manchester.
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10GM and GM Moving Test and Learn Investments in Action From 2023-2025, 10GM invested £200,000 across two communities in Greater Manchester to test how community-based approaches can support people to move more. Working alongside GM Moving and Sport…

Sharing new insights from 10GM/GM Moving’s Test and Learn work in Wigan and Bury! Our new report shows how VCSE infrastructure organisations can strengthen community‑based approaches to support active lives for all. Read more about Bury VCFA and Groundwork Wigan’s work here:

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📊 Strong data leads to better decisions
The State of the Sector research helps ensure funding, policy and support are based on real experiences from VCSE organisations across Greater Manchester.
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GM=EqAl Conference 2026 Equity By Design: Practice Through Lived Experience Join us for a day of interactive learning, co-design, showcasing and celebration — centred on lived experience and intersectional practice.

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Join the GM Equality Alliance Conference 2026 for Equity By Design: Practice Through Lived Experience - a full day of earnest joy, reflections and practical learning.

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Every voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisation counts - no matter how big, small, new or niche.

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Greater Manchester is home to an estimated 17,500 civil society organisations. The State of the Sector survey helps us understand how that landscape has shifted since the last report — what's changed, where new strengths have emerged, and where the pressures now lie.

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Great to be at the announcement of the @10gm.bsky.social Live Well Spaces of Hope and Connection project today. A LOT of work to get to this point but "hope has a home here" really sums it up perfectly. Good to have the support of the Mayor of GM and fantastic investment from the Lottery.

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We have some big news for Greater Manchester’s VCSE Sector 🙌

We're proud to announce £16.5 million is coming to Greater Manchester’s VCSE sector to protect, grow and celebrate these spaces. Because communities are at their strongest when people have somewhere to come together.💛

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We have some big news for Greater Manchester’s VCSE Sector 🙌

We're proud to announce £16.5 million is coming to Greater Manchester’s VCSE sector to protect, grow and celebrate these spaces. Because communities are at their strongest when people have somewhere to come together. 💛

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Strong public–VCFSE partnerships rely on more than goodwill — they rely on good data.
Jenny Rouse’s guest blog for 10GM highlights why evidence from the State of the Sector survey is essential for building genuine understanding between the public sector and VCSE sector.

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⏱️ Take a moment to reflect on the work you do
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Your organisation’s voice matters, and we need it to build an up-to-date picture of the VCSE sector in Greater Manchester, helping us to ensure the sector is properly understood and supported.
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Guest blog: Evidence That Connects Us — What the State of the Sector Means for Public–VCFSE Collaboration In this guest blog, Jenny Rouse, VCFSE Accord Strategic Lead at Greater Manchester Combined Authority explores why genuine understanding between the public sector and Greater Manchester’s VCFSE…

Better collaboration starts with better understanding. 💬🤝
Jenny Rouse’s new blog for 10GM explains why the State of the Sector research is so important for Greater Manchester.
If you care about the future of community and voluntary groups in GM, this is a must‑read.
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Knowledge is power. Taking part in the State of the Sector survey helps us to build an evidence base of the VCSE sector’s impact. Demonstrating impact helps us to shift power and resources to the VCSE sector. Don’t miss your chance to reflect on your impact.💚

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🌐Are you part of a small or newly formed community group?
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In this guest blog, Jenny Rouse highlights why reliable, quantitative data from the State of the Sector survey is vital for breaking down misconceptions, informing better decisions, and strengthening how we work together.

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Organisations that take part in the State of the Sector survey will receive an Individualised Insights Report for your organisation.
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Big or small, every VCSE organisation counts. Taking part in the State of the Sector survey helps build a robust evidence base to influence policy, funding and future support across Greater Manchester.
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The State of the Sector research is led by GMs’ LIOs in partnership with Nottingham Trent University to ensure robust, trusted evidence. Your responses will help policymakers, funders, and commissioners understand the real impact of the sector.

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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.

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Our sector has changed significantly in recent years. The State of the Sector survey captures your experiences, achievements and challenges to create a full picture of the VCSE sector. Contributions help inform decision-making and strengthen support for communities.

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