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Funding is now open for local collaborations led by #SmallButVital charities working in social security, accommodation, and support for asylum seekers and refugees! Eligible charities will receive a grant of £100,000 over two years. Apply by 30 April. bit.ly/41AP9ml

📢 The Mayor of Greater Manchester @AndyBurnhamGM and Leader of Oldham Council, Councillor @shah_arooj have called on @RachelReevesMP to urgently reconsider proposed National Insurance changes that could devastate our sector. Read more👇 vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-event…

@CEOSalfordCVS A massive loss. An amazing human to work with. RIP Mike

Rest easy Mike 💕

🆕✨Guest blog: VCSE organisations in Greater Manchester and ‘social value'—it's ’s what they do. In this guest blog, Anne Lythgoe, Director of the Social Audit Network, highlights how GM’s VCFSE organisations embody ‘social value’ as their core purpose 👉lght.ly/d49mleg

Referrals are coming thick and fast. Desperately in need of teen gifts. Smellies Headphones Speakers Books etc Also hamper items Tin ham and pies Christmas pudding Biscuits Crackers Also selection boxes. 🙏

See how @PersonaBury is opening doors to careers in the #SocialCare sector for Greater Manchester’s young people. #GMWorkplaceSafari 🐘 #MBacc orlo.uk/lQU1x

A misty start to the #vsnw2024 conference but great to catch up with lots of sunny VCSE colleagues from Greater Manchester and beyond!

Thank you @CreativeLivingC for hosting another great morning of Suicide prevention skills training with some of your team and partners at Living Well and @BIGMentalHealth . Really positive conversations & a passion to make a difference @vanbuggleroy @BuryVCFA @PaulVittles

We are pleased to announce the recipients of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2024. Make sure to look through #KAVS2024 to see all the amazing groups awarded this year. You can also find a list of all this year's awardees on our website: kavs.dcms.gov.uk/awardees/

📢 A big thank you to the 7,361 charities that signed our open letter calling for urgent action on the planned increase to employer National Insurance Contributions for the voluntary sector. The letter has now been sent to @hmtreasury. We'll keep working on your behalf to ensure the voice of charities is heard on this important issue.

📢We’re open for funding! Specialist #SmallButVital charities with an income of £25,000–£500,000 that work with people to overcome complex issues can now apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000. Deadline: 23 Jan 2025 bit.ly/4fdJIhh

The fabulous Katie @TrustHouseW was one of many VCSE leaders attending the Bury Cost of Living Summit on Monday alongside ourselves to ensure the voice of our community groups and residents were heard!

Local authorities must better engage with the voluntary sector and community groups if they are to address known inequalities in their areas, according to a new report civilsociety.co.uk/news/local-aut…

The new @LivingWageUK real Living Wage rates are out! Both the UK and London #LivingWage rates have risen: £12.60 (UK) £13.85 (London) meaning a pay-rise for almost half a million workers so they can continue to meet their everyday needs. Find out more: ow.ly/eprT50TNwbO

Last Christmas we Delivered presents and food to 23 families in our community, we provided 13 Christmas hampers with gifts to individuals that use our food Pantry on a weekly basis, most of these being pensioners. Let’s spread some Christmas joy 🎄🎅 Please help if u can 🙏🎅

- Do you know an outstanding volunteer group making a real difference in your local community? - Then why not nominate them for a King’s Award for Voluntary Service! - Nominating is easy and consists of 5 simple steps.⤵️ 🌟Nominate at kavs.dcms.gov.uk

Tackling health inequalities and improving health for the groups who typically experience the worst outcomes requires concerted action from across government. In our long read we set out seven priority areas: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an… #HealthInequalities

Last night, I had a great time attending the opening of "Going to the Match" @BuryArtMuseum representing @BuryVCFA. I loved how the exhibit highlighted "people power" and how sport (and culture) bring together communities!

The NOMA Fund is now open for applications. Apply here: forevermanchester.com/funding/noma-c… @BuryVCFA @McrCommCentral @WeActTogether @SalfordCVS @Sector3SK @ThriveTrafford

📢The MDF has reopened TODAY! Find out how to apply here: tinyurl.com/48s5twr7 💛A big THANK YOU to everyone who has helped us reopen. This fund should not exist. We want a society where NO-ONE is forced into destitution because of where they come from. #EndDestitution 1/2