@OMVCS

Managed by Our Manchester Funds Programme Team. Celebrating and connecting Voluntary Community Faith & Social Enterprise work in #Manchester 🐝 #OurManchester

 Manchester, England
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The Our Manchester VCS fund opens for applications today. This £4.5m per year fund will support voluntary and community sector organisations for 3 years from 1 April 2026, to continue to do what they do best. Learn more here: orlo.uk/gPSzZ
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ALT Promotional graphic for the 'Our Manchester Voluntary and Community Sector Fund 2026-2029.' It shows five people standing against a teal background with white line drawings of buildings. The central text reads the fund's name. The top left corner features a black label with 'Our Manchester,' and the top right displays the Manchester City Council logo and text.

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Great to be at the @OMVCS annual event today to celebrate successes of our wonderful #VCFSE partners, their role in the Our Mcr Strategy & the new fund opening soon. Lovely to see so many friendly faces!
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Lovely Poon Choi meal & lion dance at @waiyincws Sheung Lok centre today. Great to see so many people enjoying the celebration & fun. Poon Choi focuses on unity, community & sharing food together. Always good to visit our amazing #VCFSE organisations & see their impact ❤️ @OMVCS
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It was great to meet so many brilliant #VCFSE groups at the North Mcr networking event today. Great welcome & hospitality from Higher Blackley Community Centre staff & volunteers & chair Bernard Priest & lovely @CeebeeI lunch @OMVCS
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North Manchester Together are hosting a free training and development programme for North Manchester VCFSE groups, book here eventbrite.com/cc/north-manc…
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We are grateful for the food cost of living and cultural food support provided to African, Caribbean, and Asian households, funded by @ManCityCouncil & @OMVCS @omv ceebeegoldfoundation.org @MENnewsdesk
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As part off our health & wellbeing support for people locally we ran a series of outdoor sessions - supported by Manchester City Council Population Health @OMVCS - in our garden & gym space in our Cornerstone centre. Feedback received was that everyone really enjoyed taking part!
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Today marks the start of #TrusteesWeek, a time to celebrate the passion, commitment and vital contributions of charity trustees 🎉 Discover how to get involved: trusteesweek.org/?utm_source…
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Our city’s future is in your hands - we’ve heard from thousands, but we want to hear from YOU! Complete our survey and help shape what Manchester looks like in 2025—35. See more here: orlo.uk/o37EM
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Inspirational evening at the #SpiritofMcr24 Awards celebrating the very best of community in our city 🐝 Great to be with the wonderful volunteers at @McrFoodbank and huge recognition for all their work as they were shortlisted for an award. Congrats @McrCommCentral and team 👏🏼
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Very happy to see that the number one table is named after the amazing Circle Steele from @waiyincws. This is the appreciation we like to see! #SpiritofMcr24
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Fantastic #SpiritofMcr24 Awards tonight. Uplifting & heartwarming as always to hear about contribution, achievements and impact of so many brilliant #VCFSE groups & volunteers in our city. Thanks @MikeWildMacc @McrCommCentral for supporting & championing the sector so well ❤️
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Today Cllr Dave and I attended Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM. Wonderful as always to hear about brilliant services & activities provided & impact on reducing loneliness & maintaining good wellbeing in older people @OMVCS @MCC_AFMTeam.
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👋 Concerned about the cost of living? Make sure you're getting all the support you need. 💻 Use the benefits checker to make sure: orlo.uk/USl7i #MakingManchesterFairer
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🎙️ PODCASTING 🎙️ Continued fantastic podcasting from Gavin, Neville & the wider community including new filmmakers, thanks @OMVCS & @contactmcr for making it possible! #oddarts #84youth
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Great to visit Gorton Central Open Day to see lovely refurbishment, meet staff & volunteers & learn about the fantastic variety of work they do to support local people @HMHCmcr @OMVCS @CllrJulieReid
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Community Fun Day this Saturday! Free event at Crumpsall Park from 12pm to 4pm Sat 14th September Please share ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ – at Newbury, England
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ALT The text reads: You're invited to a Community Fun Day in Crumpsall Park. Circus, bouncy castle and soft play! Advice, information and freebies! Food and refreshments. Bring the entire family! Saturday 14th September 12-4pm Ash Tree Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RX

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All trustees make decisions for their charity. But are you complying with the 7 decision-making principles when you make those decisions? Read our refreshed guidance: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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In our latest blog, our Chair, Orlando Fraser KC, speaks about the impact charities have on society and findings from our 2024 General Election report. Read the blog: charitycommission.blog.gov.u…

Unrest highlights value of charity kindness and voice in national life

The toxicity unfolding online and on our streets over recent weeks has been shocking and disturbing. The events have demonstrated how easily vocal minorities can exploit division and incite violence....

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Every last Thursday in the month between 11am and 1pm is a time when any VCSE can book in for a 15 minute chat about working with businesses, growing relationships and finding out what is on offer. calendly.com/macc-/business-…
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