This exciting event explore how the social economy can play a much more central role in the economic and community wellbeing of places across the country...
Flourish CIC are joining forces with the Big Heart Skills Network for another Lunch & Learn event on Friday 18th October 2019. Read on for full details and to book your place...
This report shows that rural economies are the most co-operative in the UK. Read on for more info...
Caring, Working, Living is a new project run by the Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation and the GM Chamber of Commerce to tackle inequalities for working mothers and carers...
The Greater Manchester Population Health Programme has published a report that describes the progress achieved to date and outlines the next steps for the programme.
Since 2016, Greater Manchester has been responsible for its own health and social care budget, organising services and support in the best way for the area. But is devolution in Greater Manchester effective?
The Community Business Fund is designed to support existing community businesses with grants to help them progress towards self-sufficiency. This could be through increasing trading income, securing an asset or significantly reducing revenue costs.
Postcode Dream Trust is a grant-giving body funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery that supports charities who wish to deliver highly innovative, impactful and engaging projects across Britain and further afield. Read on for more information...
The Foundation has a rigorous grant process which aims to identify the most effective projects helping disadvantaged young people in the UK and Ireland. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 8th October 2019. Read on for more information...
Nominations have just opened for the third annual NatWest WISE100, a listing of leading UK women driving social impact.If you’re a woman (or know one) making a tangible difference in social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business, nominate before Wednesday 16th October
To get public sector contracts or grants in GM in future, you will need to meet (or possibly show that you are working towards) the GM Good Employment Charter standards. Find out more at this workshop.
Action Together want to hear from you to understand how best to invest in Oldham. They are holding a listening event on 30th September to gather thoughts and ideas from interested organisations.
Calling all Greater Manchester social enterprises - get involved in this year's Buy Social for a Better World campaign...
This webinar is for any social enterprise, charity or community group looking for tips to prepare for the due diligence process. Thursday 26th September, 12pm BST.
Chivas believe in blending profit with purpose. That’s why every year, they give away $1 million in no-strings funding to social entrepreneurs that have a positive impact on the world! Applications close 31st October 2019
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is offering a FREE workforce development plan with one of its Skills Consultants, as part of its SME Support Project. Read more...
The shortlist for this year’s UK Social Enterprise Awards has just been announced! Keep reading to find out more...
A £4.9 million programme to tackle unemployment was launched in April 2019 with backing from the European Social Fund. Closing date for electronic applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 16th October 2019 Read more...
Greater Manchester Poverty Action has been working on behalf of the GM VCSE Devolution Reference Group to develop tools that help promote the voluntary and community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector’s role in the Greater Manchester economy.
Sow the City's project with Hulme based GP surgery are prescribing plants to those suffering from Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness. Read more...