We are very happy to share that Jenny Higson, CEO at Tameside, Oldham, Glossop & Stockport Mind is the new Co-Chair of The Safer and Stronger Communities VCFSE Leadership Group, joining Duncan Craig OBE, Founder & CEO of We Are Survivors. Read more ⬇️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Safer and Stronger Communities VCFSE Leadership Group Welcomes New Co-Chair

We are very happy to share that Jenny Higson, CEO at Tameside, Oldham, Glossop and Stockport (TOGS) Mind is the groups new Co-Chair, joining Duncan Craig OBE, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of…

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Sign up to receive the Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group ebulletin this Friday, featuring updates, news, events and the latest policy changes relevant to the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Greater Manchester. database.vsnw.org.uk/VSCE-Leaders...

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📣 Help shape improvements to employment practices in Greater Manchester We are seeking a Voluntary, Community, Faith or Social Enterprise (VCFSE) representative to join the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board. Apply by 11 September www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board seeking VCFSE Representative

Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Greater Manchester are invited to express an interest in joining the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board as…

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Last week, our new Mayor announced plans to revitalise Greater Manchester’s high streets with a new £20million fund which will be made available to local businesses, business groups, and voluntary & community organisations. Read more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Greater Manchester Unveils £20m Fund to Transform High Streets

The new Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, yesterday announced plans to revitalise Greater Manchester’s high streets with a new £20million fund.

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We're pleased to share that Kirit Patel has been appointed as the VCFSE representative to the Greater Manchester Joint Health Scrutiny Committee, ensuring our sector's knowledge & experience helps inform health & care scrutiny in the city-region. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Kirit Patel Appointed as VCFSE Representative to Greater Manchester Joint Health Scrutiny Committee

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kirit Patel, Strategic Lead at Can-Survive UK, as the VCFSE sector representative on the Greater Manchester Joint Health Scrutiny Committee.

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📣 Help shape improvements to employment practices in Greater Manchester We are seeking a Voluntary, Community, Faith or Social Enterprise (VCFSE) representative to join the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board. Apply by 11 September: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board seeking VCFSE Representative

Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Greater Manchester are invited to express an interest in joining the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board as…

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We are delighted to welcome a new GM VCFSE Leadership Group member, Khadija Patel, Director of Bolton-based KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club. Khadija will be helping to champion the role of faith organisations at a strategic level. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Welcoming the Newest Member of the Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group

Following our open call for a new local interfaith network representative, we are pleased to introduce Khadija Patel, Founder and Director of Bolton-based Krimmz Girls Youth Club, as a new GM VCFSE…

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🚀 Have you visited the new Greater Manchester Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Accord microsite? We're continuing to build the resource library, so keep checking back for new tools to help bring the Accord's commitments to life. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/accord/accor...

Accord Home

Working together to improve things for our residents, communities, places and the environment.

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A co-designed Memorandum of Understanding between Burys VCFSE sector and public sector is helping to create stronger partnerships and support a more collaborative approach to delivering better outcomes for residents. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/st...

We're delighted that our Health Impact Report for 2025/26 has been published. The report captures our progress, impact, and future ways to build on and spread approaches, after the second of a three-year funding agreement with NHS GM. Read: www.gmmoving.co.uk/wp-content/u... #ActiveLivesForAll

From widespread racist violence, to attacks on places of worship and burning down homes and businesses of people of colour, our new PM is inheriting a country which is ripping at the seams. Our Head of Policy tells the @bigissue.com why Andy Burnham needs to introduce national antiracism strategy ✍️

Why Britain needs an anti-racism strategy right now

An anti-racism strategy is needed in the UK to address rising racist violence and online hate speech, says Runnymede Trust's Stephen Walcott.

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🎥 What is the Greater Manchester Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Accord, and why does it matter? Watch our new 2-minute animated explainer video to find out more.

We are seeking a voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise (VCFSE) representative to join the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board. Complete the Expression of Interest Form by 11 September 2026. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board seeking VCFSE Representative

Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Greater Manchester are invited to express an interest in joining the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board as…

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Two days to go until the GM Mayoral Election 🗳️ Got a postal vote? Send it back now to make sure arrives in time. Voting in person? Don't forget your photo ID 📸 Find out more: GMElects.org.uk #GMElects

The Greater Manchester Sanctuary Seekers Community Response Group are building a more welcoming Greater Manchester by connecting organisations, influencing systems, and championing the experiences of people seeking sanctuary. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Working Together for Sanctuary: A Cross-Sector Network for Greater Manchester

A profile of the Greater Manchester Sanctuary Seekers Community Response Group - a cross-sector network for organisations that provide support to people seeking sanctuary in Greater Manchester from…

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Two weeks ago, 120 leaders and staff from across Greater Manchester's voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) and public sector came together to mark a renewed 9-year collaboration agreement - the GM VCFSE Accord. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKQd...

Celebrating the Greater Manchester VCFSE Accord (8 July 2026)

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Last week Greater Manchester Mayoral candidates shared their vision for working alongside the voluntary, community, faith and social (VCFSE) enterprise sector. Watch the in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uYc... Read what candidates had to say: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming the UK's first Labour and Co-operative Prime Minister. We welcome his first instruction as Prime Minister to "end rough sleeping in our country". It is a bold ambition to tackling one of the most visible and enduring injustices facing our communities.

Thank you to everyone that has joined us in Manchester this hot evening. We look forward to hearing from candidates today, on how they plan to work with our sector. #GMVCFSEHustings2026

I'm here at the hustings, can't wait to see and hear from the mayoral candidates!🍿 #GMVCFSEHustings2026

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🔴 WATCH LIVE: Greater Manchester's mayoral candidates take questions from the VCFSE sector and share their vision for tackling inequality, empowering communities and shaping the future of our city-region. 🎥 Watch live from 6:45pm today: www.youtube.com/live/0uYc1jP...

🎥 LIVE NOW: Greater Manchester Mayoral Hustings for the VCFSE Sector How will the next Mayor of Greater Manchester work with voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations? 🔴 Watch live: youtube.com/live/0uYc1jPEG54?feature=share

GM Mayoral Election Hustings for the Voluntary, Community, Faith, & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector

How will the next Greater Manchester Metro Mayor work with the VCFSE sector?

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🔴 WATCH LIVE: Greater Manchester's mayoral candidates take questions from the VCFSE sector and share their vision for tackling inequality, empowering communities and shaping the future of our city-region. 🎥 Watch live from 6:45pm today: www.youtube.com/live/0uYc1jP...

This Thursday evening, Greater Manchester's Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector comes together to hear from candidates standing to become our next Mayor. Book your place now - don't miss out! www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Mayoral Election on 30 July 🗳️ Don't miss your chance to have your say. Register before midnight on Monday 14th July: gov.uk/register-to-vote #GMElects

There's just 1 week to go until Greater Manchester's Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector comes together to hear from candidates standing to become our next Mayor. Four candidates have confirmed their attendance. Book your place now. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Greater Manchester Mayoral Election Hustings for the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector

How will the next Greater Manchester Metro Mayor work with the VCFSE sector?

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📢 How will the next Greater Manchester Mayor work with the VCFSE sector? Hear directly from mayoral candidates as they discuss tackling inequality, community power, the GM VCFSE Accord and the future of our sector. Register: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve... #VCFSE #GreaterManchester

A Mayoral Election is taking place across Greater Manchester on Thursday 30 July. Not registered to vote? You've got until 14 July to get it sorted. It only takes five minutes: gov.uk/register-to-vote #GMElects

Thinking about applying for the Trauma Responsive GM fund? Join Salford CVS and the Trauma Responsive Greater Manchester team for an online Meet the Funder session on 30 June at 12:30pm. It's a great chance to ask questions and understand what makes a strong application buff.ly/5qhSmow

The deadline to apply for the UK Social Enterprise Awards is coming up fast on 12th July. Let’s get national recognition for the amazing work we see happening every day in Greater Manchester carried out by our incredible social enterprises. www.socialenterprise.org.uk/all-about-so...

We are excited to share that NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC-GM) @arc-gm.bsky.social has formally joined the Greater Manchester VCFSE Accord 🎉 www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

NIHR Applied Research Collaborative Greater Manchester becomes a signatory to the GM VCFSE Accord

The National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (NIHR ARC-GM) has formally joined the GM VCFSE Accord as a signatory

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