We Love MCR Charity

Our annual Great Outdoor Challenge takes us somewhere special. Not just because of the scenery, but because of the people who make it happen. @Ghyll_Head are amazing hosts. They're encouraging, keep spirits high and make everyone welcome + one of the best BBQs we've ever had! ❤️

Friday’s Great Outdoor Challenge brought together people from across Manchester to take on the fells, push themselves and raise vital funds for our city. A big thank you to everyone who walked, donated, volunteered and supported this year’s challenge. MCR, you did us proud. 💛

If you’re a community group with an idea that could transform your neighbourhood, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re a young person in Manchester with ambition but need financial support to take the next step, get in touch. 👉 Find out more and apply via our website.

Our annual We Love MCR Charity Fundraising Dinner will be here before we know it, and we’re delighted to welcome this year’s keynote speaker, Lindsey McMurray, Founder and Managing Partner of Pollen Street. We’ll see you there. 🐝 #WeLoveMCRCharity #WLMC #FundraisingDinner

For almost 150 years, the stained glass windows of Manchester Town Hall have watched over our city. Now, thanks to a collaboration between the Town Hall restoration team, stained glass artist Lin Fletcher and We ❤️ MCR Charity, those historic windows have been given a new life.

🐝 This week we’re saying goodbye to our brilliant Grants Manager, Marie. If you’ve ever applied to one of our funds, met us at an event or welcomed us into your organisation, there’s a good chance you’ve met Marie. 🎥 Hear Marie reflect on her time with us in today’s film.

💛 Thank you, Marie. Over the last five years, Marie has helped shape Manchester’s Rising Stars Fund from a brand new pilot into one of the city’s most exciting opportunities for ambitious young people. We wish you nothing but success in your next chapter. You’ll be missed. 💛

Through our close relationship with Heaton Park, we have coordinated on behalf of Solicitors, Slater Hellis, a brilliant volunteering opportunity outside, in nature. If your org. is looking for a meaningful team day with a positive impact on MCR, we’d love to hear from you. 💛

Following our partnership with Manchester Thunder, we were incredibly lucky to be gifted tickets to the Netball Super League Grand Final at the Co-op Live. That meant we could invite some of the young people and community groups we’ve supported. And what a night it was! 🏆

Last week, Marie from the We Love MCR Charity team joined over 20 community groups at our latest Meet the Funder event, delivered in partnership with MACC. Thank you to our partners at MACC and to everyone who came along. We look forward to seeing many of your applications soon.

Congratulations to everyone involved in Manchester’s Child Friendly City journey. We’re proud to play our part in helping create a city where young people can dream bigger, go further and build the future they deserve. 🐝 #WeLoveMCRCharity #WLMC #ChildFriendlyMCR #UNICEF

🌟 What does it mean to be a UNICEF Child Friendly City? For us, it means creating a city where young people are listened to, supported and given the opportunity to fulfil their potential, whatever their background or circumstances.

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🎉 Manchester has officially been recognised as a UNICEF Child Friendly City, a major milestone that reflects years of work across the city to put children and young people at the heart of decision making. Congratulations to everyone who has played a part in this achievement. 💛

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🐝 Last month, We Love MCR Charity welcomed Councillor Shaukat Ali as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester. As part of the charity’s long history, the sitting Lord Mayor takes on the role of Chair each year, helping guide and champion our work. Welcome to the team, Shaukat 💛

What always stands out is that the funding is only the beginning. Behind every award is a person, a community group or a family ready to take the next step when given the opportunity. Congratulations to all of our latest award recipients. We cannot wait to see what comes next 🐝

At our latest funding panel, our Trustees awarded grants through the Stronger Communities Fund and Manchester’s Rising Stars Fund, backing people and organisations making a difference in MCR. Different goals. Different journeys. The same determination to build a brighter future.

Manchester is moving forward. We’re making sure more people can move forward with it. 🐝 With a clear strategy, stronger partnerships and an ambitious team, We Love MCR Charity is entering an exciting new chapter. 🎥 Hear from our Head of Charity, Simon Wright, on what’s next.

Last Sat, We Love MCR Charity was proud to be the Official Charity Partner for AO Manchester Thunder's final regular season home game against Loughborough Lightning. And what an occasion it was with Thunder taking the win in the dying seconds! See you at the final Thunder's! 🐝