Join Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) this evening for a celebration of Black history, achievements, and culture, ahead of Black History Month. portal.cahn.org.uk/civicrm/even...

We’re #Hiring: Project Support 🚀 Help us connect partners, shape opportunities for movement, tackle inequalities, and support a healthier, more active #GreaterManchester. £27,694 – £30,024 p.a., applications close 5 Oct. 👉 www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved... Please share this with your network!

We're gathering the thoughts of GM VCFSE and public sector colleagues to shape the next Accord which sets out how our two sectors work together. There are multiple ways to get involved, find out how:: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

We're celebrating 10 years of championing collaboration, community empowerment and strategic influence. The formation of the Mental Health Leadership Group is one example of how we have enabled effective, collaboration with, with sectors working as equal partners ⬇️

🏆 The VSNW Funding & Commissioning Awards are back for 2025! Know a commissioner or funder who’s gone the extra mile to support the North West’s VCFSE sector? Nominations are open now – share your story and help shape the future ⬇️ www.vsnw.org.uk/news/2025/8/...

Apply by 21 September! Peer support programme for people from racialised backgrounds in #GreaterManchester, hosted with @10gm.bsky.social and @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social Mentorship, workshops, networking and small fund included. Info: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/explori... #Leadership #Inclusion

The GM VCFSE Leadership Group are the voice of our sector in devolution, influencing power and funding as it transfers from national to local governments. Sector 3 Chief Executive, Jo McGrath FRSA, reflects on the Group's biggest achievement as we celebrate 10 years ⬇️

Do you have thoughts or ideas on how the public sector in Greater Manchester and the voluntary community, faith and social enterprise sector should work together? Join our online session on Tuesday 30th September to share your thoughts: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

We're excited to be celebrating 10 Years of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group. In response to the growing momentum around Greater Manchester’s devolution agenda, the Group was set up in 2015 to ensure the voice of our sector is heard in delivering a more equal city-region.

Hear about Salford CVS CEO and 10GM Director, Alison Page's personal highlight from #10Years of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group ⬇️

We're celebrating 10 years of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group! Find out what CEO of 42nd Street and Leadership Group member, Simone Spray, said was her personal highlight from all that the Group has achieved 🌟⬇️

This year marks a significant milestone for the GM Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Leadership Group, as we celebrate 10 years of championing collaboration, community empowerment and strategic influence across the city-region.

Join our online workshop later this month to help shape an agreement to enable effective working between the public and VCFSE sectors in Greater Manchester. Book your place: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Consultation now open to shape an agreement that enables effective working between the public and VCFSE sectors in Greater Manchester to improve outcomes for local communities and citizens. Find out how you can share your thoughts: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Read about the latest GM VCFSE Accord activity in our summary, covering April to June 2025 ⬇️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Join our upcoming 2-hour, online workshop to hear more about our key principles to including including the voice of lived experience in your work. Book your place: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Community organisations in Greater Manchester have been working with the local health research ecosystem to break down barriers & make health research more inclusive and accessible. Read the Gtr Manchester Research Engagement Network case studies 👉bit.ly/4eZk4h7

Help shape a programme of work to be delivered at a GM-level to enable more effective partnership working between the public sector and the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector, to improve outcomes for local communities and citizens. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

This weekend we joined LGBT Foundation at #ManchesterPride to Celebrate 50 Years of Queer Hope and Joy!

Investing in the VCFSE sector and communities is key for prevention of ill-health and creating a more equitable society. Our short briefing sets out our shared definition of prevention, read it here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/he...

🆕Find out more about the impact in 2024/25 of the GM voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) Accord – an agreement between the VCFSE and the GM public sector. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

🆕 Find out more about the impact in 2024/25 of the GM voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) Accord – an agreement between the VCFSE and the GM public sector. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

A new report provides an update on the ongoing challenges faced by the Greater Manchester VCFSE sector and proposes how those challenges can be mitigated by a strong forward strategy and clear commissioning principles. Read more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The GM Walking & Wheeling Fund 2025/26 is open!🚶♀️🦽 Grants up to £7,000 for groups supporting less active communities Meet the Funder: 9 and 10 Sept Deadline: 26 Sept 🔗https://buff.ly/zhpFTiV

Help shape a programme of work to be delivered at a GM-level to enable more effective partnership working between the public sector & the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector, to improve outcomes for local communities and citizens. ➡️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The GM Walking & Wheeling Fund 2025/26 is open! 🚶‍♀️🦽 Grants up to £7,000 for groups supporting less active communities. Meet the Funder: 9 and 10 Sept. Deadline: 26 Sept. Please share with relevant groups in GM! More: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/updated... @10gm.bsky.social @salfordcvs.bsky.social

Our sector makes a unique contribution to society in preventing ill-health and improving health and wellbeing in people and communities. Our short briefing sets out our shared definition of prevention, read it here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/he...

Greater Manchester has been selected as one of eight Trailblazer areas in the UK Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, which sets out reforms to supporting people towards work. Find out more about the programme and the role of VCFSE: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership group have produced a shared definition of prevention so it's clear among partners what we mean when we're talking about 'prevention' in relation to physical and mental health and wellbeing. Read it here ➡️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/he...

Help shape a programme of work to be delivered at a GM-level to enable more effective partnership working between the public sector & the VCFSE sector, to improve outcomes for local communities and citizens. Take part in our consultation ➡️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Have your say on a refreshed Accord agreement that will enable the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise and public sector in Greater Manchester to work together effectively, to improve outcomes for communities and citizens. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The Alternative Provider Collaborative (APC) Convention is a chance to celebrate the amazing work of APC providers and an opportunity for colleagues across sectors to learn about the work of the APC past, present and future. Find out more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Greater Manchester Equality Alliance are seeking an Admin Officer for 1 day a week. The postholder will manage key administrative processes, support accessible engagement, and contribute to effective communication. Find out more and apply now! www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The Alternative Provider Collaborative (APC) are a partnership of social enterprises and charitable organisations dedicated to enabling engagement between social business providers and the Greater Manchester Integrated Care System. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/al...

Greater Manchester has been selected as a Trailblazer area in the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, which sets out reforms to supporting people towards work. Find out what this look like in GM, and the role of the VCFSE sector ⬇️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Our sector represents the fabric of society, communities of locality, identity, experience and interest. We can offer our ability to engage, inform, consult, support, mobilise, innovate and have knowledge of the barriers to attaining equality. Read more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/th...

Greater Manchester Equality Alliance (GM=EqAl) are seeking an Admin Officer for 1 day a week. Find out more and apply now: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The latest #GMLiveWell bulletin is available now. Find out the latest news and what's been going on to support the GM Live Well movement to tackle health, social and economic inequalities by changing how public services work. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKG...

This Thursday, join Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter for a 'lunch and learn' webinar on the Charter. It's a chance to find out how we can work together improve the rental experience of the city-region. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...

The Greater Manchester VCFSE Accord envisions a thriving VCFSE sector that works collaboratively with the GM Integrated Care System and the GMCA. Read more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/work/the-acc...

We have produced a collection of key messages to support VCFSE sector colleagues in their work, in meetings, on board and steering groups so they can have to hand details of sector priorities. Read the short briefing here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/ke...

This short briefing highlights key messages related to the VCFSE sector in Greater Manchester. It's designed to support colleagues in their work, in meetings, on boards and on steering groups where they represent the sector. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/ke...

At the last GM VCFSE Leadership Group meeting, we were joined by colleagues from the GMCA who shared more about what the Integrated Settlement means for Greater Manchester and for the voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise sector. Read more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Our latest bulletin is available now. It's been a busy month with the publication of the GM Strategy, the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, and the Civil Society Covenant. Read about how they impact the VCFSE sector ⬇️ database.vsnw.org.uk/civicrm/mail...

Bernadette Elder, Inspiring Communities Together, and Rachel Summerscales, GM Community Led Homes, have been appointed to the GM land Commission which enables greater transparency and accountability over public land ownership.

🆕 Join our 2-hour, online workshop to hear more about our key principles to including including the voice of lived experience in your work. Book your place: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Visit our websites to see a range of events relevant to the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Greater Manchester. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The Integrated Settlement for Greater Manchester came into effect on 1st April 2025. This means that a single pot of funding of £650million replaced a system of separate pots, giving Greater Manchester more freedom and flexibility. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The new Civil Society Covenant aims to reshape how the Government works with communities by setting out how they will work as strategic partners with the VCFSE sector to achieve shared goals. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...

At the last GM VCFSE Leadership Group meeting, we were joined by colleagues from the GMCA who shared more about what the Integrated Settlement means for Greater Manchester & for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...