George House Trust's Positive Ambition Manchester is an ambitious new project, aimed at eradicating HIV stigma and discrimination in Manchester. 2 focus groups will be ran to help gather input from the sector on what is needed from the training. Express your interest: https://ow.ly/EWyU50Zw66n

Please find here a link to a survey asking women about their experiences as pedestrians, runners, cyclists, drivers, passengers, and public transport users commissioned by GMCA. Click here to fill out: https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_eA8j3duPFH5CtrE

Cast your vote today in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election! Polling stations are now open until 10pm today. View the candidate booklet https://ow.ly/6P3Q50ZuhIj Accepted forms of ID https://ow.ly/f4rs50ZuhIf Find your voting location https://ow.ly/wgQa50ZuhIg

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

As part of a dedicated project focussing on menstrual health over the past 2 years, we have conducted a community research project to better understand the experiences of people who menstruate. Read our full report and findings here: https://ow.ly/mm2E50Zq2pj

Applications are still OPEN for the Live Well Communities Fund: Empowering Leaders Social Action Grants! ✨15 grants of £1,500 available ✨Short leadership development programme ✨Support to bring your community ideas to life Apply here: https://ow.ly/h6ak50ZkzAM

Greater Manchester's Mayoral candidates are taking questions from the VCFSE sector and sharing their vision for tackling inequality, empowering communities and shaping the future of our city-region. 🎥 Live on YouTube at 6:45pm today: https://ow.ly/ikvv50ZogGY

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

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The next election of the Mayor of Greater Manchester will take place on Thursday 30 July 2026. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday 14th July and the deadline for applying for a Voter Authority Certificate is Wednesday 22nd July. Find out more here: https://gmelects.org.uk/

Join our team as Live Well Manager - apply by 31 July! Find out more about the role here: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/news/were-recruiting-live-well-manager

Join the Greater Manchester Social Value Network for a morning focused on showcasing the potential of Greater Manchester’s VCSE sector in delivering innovative and impactful social value. Find out more here: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=9079

📣 Great news! We've extended the application deadline! You now have until Monday, 27 July 2026, 12:00 PM to apply for the Live Well Communities Fund. Don't miss your chance to bring your ideas to life and make a real impact in your community. Apply now: https://ow.ly/Melr50ZixCM

Thank you to our Spirit of Manchester 2026 shortlist and outright winners who were able attend yesterday's Get Together event! 👏 It was fantastic to see everyone celebrating the amazing work they have done in the city of Manchester. Thanks to Mahtsen for providing delicious, Ethiopian food too!

If you or someone you know is able to help support our Spirit of Manchester Fund, we'd love to work with you! The more money raised, the more that goes directly back into the local community! Please get in touch by contacting jo@macc.org.uk. View more about out Fund: https://ow.ly/FV8Y50Z7ut1

Drum roll please... 🥁 We're announcing our Spirit of Manchester 2026 shortlist! 🌟 Congrats to all shortlisted this year! We can't wait to celebrate at our Awards night on 1 October 2026 🎉 Want to find out more about how #SpiritOfMcr26 works and what's next? Click here: https://ow.ly/LPbZ50Zffp2

Do you want to be more connected with local organisations and individuals? Do you want to make a positive impact across the city of Manchester and wider? Join our free membership and become part of building a stronger, connected sector! Click here to sign up: https://ow.ly/G4Zo50Z71LY

Have you submitted your application for the Live Well Communities Fund grants programme? If you're aged between 18-35 and based in North Manchester from a Global Majority community, this fund could be for you! Make sure you apply by 29 June midday by clicking here: https://ow.ly/mUzT50Z06lp

We’re supporting #LonelinessAwarenessWeek (15–21 June). Loneliness is a normal human emotion - and workplaces can play an important role in helping people feel seen and supported. Find out how you can get involved and what's going on in your area here: https://events.lonelinessawarenessweek.org/

Fancy a new role in the sector? We're looking for a new Organisational Development Worker to join our team! Apply here and find out more: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/news/were-recruiting-organisational-development-worker

Just a few days until our applications close for our 2 new roles at Manchester Community Central! Interested in joining our team? Find out more about the roles below and apply by midday on Monday 15 June: 📌 Head of Finance and HR https://ow.ly/VE3Y50Z2yUc 📌 HR Lead https://ow.ly/CxWB50Z2yUb

This week marks the start of #CarersWeek! Organisations within Carers Manchester will be hosting a variety of events, from information sessions and walks, to a comedy night and karaoke. Check out the event calendar & e-newsletter for full details: https://ow.ly/VeCP50Z2elU https://ow.ly/cbye50Z2elV

As part of #VolunteersWeek, we're pleased to announce the winner of our Young Volunteer of the Year Award for #SpiritOfMcr26! 🙌 Congratulations to the fantastic Demi Murch for her incredible voluntary work in the city of Manchester! 🏆 Stay tuned for our full shortlist release soon... 👀

Manchester Sikh Foundation is deeply saddened by the horrific murder of Henry Nowak and our heartfelt condolences to Henry’s family. Please see below for the full statement.

Fancy taking a peek at who is judging this year's Spirit of Manchester 2026 Awards? 👀 Find out more and have a read of our judges biographies by clicking here: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-of-manchester/spirit-manchester-awards-judges

Looking to volunteer in Manchester? If so, join the Volunteer Centre Manchester on Saturday June 6th for our annual Volunteer Fair from 11am till 4pm. For more information, including about the groups attending, follow this link - https://ow.ly/U6TT50Z6xwu

Are you a voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) organisation with an annual income between £50,000 and £250,000 and based and working within one of the ten localities of Greater Manchester? This grant could be for you! Read more: https://ow.ly/Sgw050Z06mQ

The Community Explorers forum, which sits with the Policy and Influence team at Manchester Community Central, is designed to connect and uplift the voices of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Manchester. Sign up here for June and July: https://ow.ly/ON4k50Z4EJ9

We're hiring a Policy and Influence Manager at Manchester Community Central! If you’re excited by this role and believe you can bring to it the skills and passion we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Click here to find out more: https://ow.ly/KPAW50YYXMJ

36 £5000 grants are available to VCSE organisations based in one of the ten localities of Greater Manchester to support people most affected by social inequalities. Read more: tinyurl.com/costoflivingfunding2026

We're hiring - come and join our team! Find out more about the roles below: 📌 Head of Finance and HR https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/news/were-recruiting-head-finance-and-hr 📌 HR Lead https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/news/were-recruiting-hr-lead

Are you aged 18–35, based in North Manchester, and passionate about making a difference in your community? Our Live Well Communities Fund could be for you! Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Jijr50Z063Z