We Love MCR Charity

We are delighted to welcome Councillor Shaukat Ali as the 128th Lord Mayor of Manchester and our new joint Chair of Trustees alongside Chris Woodroofe. A defining part of our history is that our Chair of Trustees is always the sitting Lord Mayor of MCR. Welcome, Shaukat. 🐝

As his year as the 127th Lord Mayor of Manchester draws to a close, Councillor Carmine Grimshaw steps down as Chair of Trustees at We Love MCR Charity. And what a year it has been. Thank you, Carmine. Manchester is lucky to have you. 🐝 #WeLoveMCRCharity #WLMC

🎓 Starting university in Sept? If you have been borrowing a laptop from school and do not own one, you can apply for a grant to purchase your own. No borrowed kit. No stress. To be eligible you need to be from Manchester + due to start university in Sept. Apply on our website.

The Manchester's Rising Stars Fund supports young Mancunians aged 15 to 22 with up to £5,000 to help them take their next step. If that sounds like you or someone you know, apply via the link in our bio. #WeLoveMCRCharity #WLMC #RisingStars #BackingAmbition #Manchester

🐝 This is what three years of backing ambition looks like. Eden came to the MCR's Rising Stars Fund as a talented young musician with a clear vision for his future. We are now supporting him for the third time as he completes his masters at the Royal Northern College of Music.

His story is one of real talent, real determination and real ambition. And tomorrow, he is sharing it himself...👀 #WeLoveMCRCharity #WLMC #RisingStars #Manchester #ClassicalMusic #RNCM #BackingAmbition

Meet Eden. 22, from Moston. Classical tenor, pianist, composer, sound engineer. We're proud to support Eden through the MCR's Rising Stars Fund, backing him at different stages of a journey he has worked incredibly hard to be on.

We Love MCR Charity is heading to the Lake District again this summer, to undertake a series of challenges and we want you with us - whether you're a walker, a paddler or someone who fancies a new challenge with purpose. Find out more over on our website - search Events 🐝

🏃 We've got a few extra places for the Great Manchester Run. Want one? If you are already in training or reckon you can get race-ready within the month, this one's for you. Secure yours now 🐝docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Run Manchester. Change Manchester.

#WeLoveMCRCharity #WLMC #RisingStars #SheRoams #ManchesterYouth #BackingAmbition #YoungPeople #Manchester

Meet Mariam from Moss Side, founder of SheRoams, a community she built from the ground up to create a safe, empowering space for women to get outdoors together. Through the Manchester's Rising Stars Fund, she has now received two grants to help her grow what she's building.

There is still time to sign up and receive the Great MCR Run VIP treatment 🏃 ✔ Free race place ✔ Secure bag storage ✔ Refreshments before and after the run ✔ Exclusive facilities ✔ A great atmosphere Take on the 10K or Half Marathon 👉 Sign up to run on our website!

Last chance to apply and be part of something special. We Love MCR Charity is looking for someone from the youth sector to join our board of trustees and this opportunity is closing fast. The deadline is 30 April at 12 noon. Download the recruitment pack via our website. 🐝

Manchester Marathon, you were incredible 🏃 Thousands of runners. One brilliant city. What a weekend. And if the marathon has lit a fire in you? Good news. We still have a few places left for Team We Love MCR at the Great Manchester Run on 31 May. Register now on our website!

The MCR's Rising Stars Fund exists for young Mancunians aged 15 to 22 who have a clear goal but need a bit of financial backing. Whether that's a course, equipment, training or something that opens a door you didn't think was possible. 2026 could be your year. Apply now 🐝

A few weeks ago, Manchester hosted the MOBO Awards. And we were lucky enough to be there. We were gifted a group of tickets and, just like we always try to do with moments like this, we made sure they went to a group of our MCR's Rising Stars. Here's how Declan experienced it.

Thank you to every group that's welcomed us through the door recently. We love being part of your world. #WeLoveMCRCharity #WLMC #StrongerCommunities #Manchester #CommunityInAction #IntergenerationalEngland #JellyTotsPlaygroup #EidMubarak

There's nothing like getting out of the office and seeing the work up close. Over the last few weeks our team has been visiting some of the brilliant community groups we're proud to support. This is what the funds look like in action. Real groups. Real people. Real difference.

Thanks to our partners at Ward Hadaway, we have a special opportunity through our Rising Stars Fund. One young Mancunian will receive: • Up to £5K in funding • Dedicated mentoring from Ward Hadaway If you have the ambition to grow a business, apply on our Rising Stars page!

@artbattlemcr brought together 10 brave artists, 30 min on the clock, one crowd-winner, all set against a backdrop of DJs, street food and pop up bars in a setting that felt entirely, unmistakably MCR. The night raised an incredible £1,233 for We Love MCR Charity 🐝