The State of the Sector research is back for the first time in five years. Led by Greater Manchester’s LIOs with Nottingham Trent University, it maps the size, diversity and impact of our VCFSE sector. Look out for the survey in January 2026. Learn more: 10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/s...

In the season finale of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe engages in a heartfelt conversation with Wardeh Al Nasir, Director of Community Thriving Together and nominee for Volunteer of the Year at the Spirit of Manchester Awards. Listen here www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s11e6

Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026 £1000 Grants. Twenty grants are available for activities to be delivered within the city of Manchester around 2-8 February. Deadline for bids: 12 noon Wednesday 26 November. Find out more and apply here bit.ly/3LN1WMM

In this episode, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe spotlights the inspirational journey of Nathaniel Yates, a train safety access campaigner whose personal experience with inaccessible train stations in Manchester spurred them into action. Listen to the episode here www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s11e5

This episode interviews Tahera Khanam, founder of Better We and nominee for Volunteer of the Year at the Spirit of Manchester Awards. Tahera shares her journey of creating clubs and training programs to support and empower women and youth in the Manchester community www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s11e4

Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026 £1000 Grants. Twenty grants are available for activities to be delivered within the city of Manchester around 2-8 February. Deadline for bids: 12 noon Wednesday 26 November. Find out more and apply here bit.ly/3LN1WMM

In this episode Idowu Morafa, Founder of Across Ummah and nominee at the Spirit of Manchester Awards shares his passion for tackling substance abuse, reducing health disparities, and empowering communities through a variety of life-changing projects. Listen here: www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s11e3

Manchester Pride 2025: Together For Creatives Fund www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/manchester...

In this episode of Meet the Mancunian, hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, Francis Duncan, from Irish Community Care, shares insights into the work being done to support the Irish and Irish travelling communities in Manchester. Listen to the episode here www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s11e2

In the first episode of Season 11 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Jillian Alexander, the founder of the Unbound Programme and a nominee for the Spirit of Manchester Awards in the Inspiring Campaign category. Listen here www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s11e1

The Live Well Communities Fund is open for applications to support grassroots organisations led by and working with Global Majority communities across North Manchester. Seed Fund for new groups, Micro Fund & Small Fund for established groups. Apply by 30th October. Apply here> bit.ly/42UjdcV

In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress, the tables at our Spirit of Manchester 2025 Awards Ceremony was named after a prominent activist, thinker, or change-maker whose work shaped the Congress directly, or influenced the wider Pan-African movement bit.ly/4hvYJ08

8 £500 grants available for small & grassroots VCSE orgs that are members of Macc to deliver projects in the City of Manchester between Dec 2025 and 30 June 2026, promoting acceptance & belonging in diverse communities. Deadline: 22 October 2025, 12pm manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-manch...

✨To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the fifth Pan-African Congress, we have 2 £1000 mini-grants available for small African or Caribbean-led VCSE organisations in the city of Manchester. Deadline 23 October 2025, 12pm ▶️Follow link for more info manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-manch...

On our website you can find information and support regarding the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester we will be using this area of the website to share any news, resources and support. Please visit bit.ly/3VYR14M

Huge congratulations to everyone nominated for a thank you or award tonight. You are amazing and a true example of why we host Spirit of Manchester every year. Thank you!

Congratulations to the #SpiritofMcr25 Dr Sylvia Sham award for Contribution to the Sector winner, Alan Kwan!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteer of the Year winner, Paul Arnold! Thanks to Wythenshawe Community Housing Group for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteer of the Year category! @wchg.bsky.social

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteering Team winner, The Space Group Manchester! Thanks to Townhouse Lettings for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteering Team category!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteer Involving Organisation winner, Booth Centre! @boothcentre.bsky.social

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Tackling Inequalities winner, Contact Hostel! @contacthostelmcr.bsky.social Thanks to Manchester City Council Inclusion and Engagement Team for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Tackling Inequalities category @mancitycouncil.bsky.social

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Social Economy Champion winner, Across Ummah!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Community & Business Collaboration winner, Community Grocery and the Flava People! Thanks to Bidfood for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Community & Business Collaboration category!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Partnership and Collaboration winner, Caritas Salford! Thanks to Assura for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Partnership and Collaboration category!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Young Volunteer of the Year winner Hana Salih! Thanks to Clyde & Co for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Young Volunteer of the Year category!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Trustee/Committee Member of the Year winner, John Herstell!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Service User Involving Organisation winner, The Getting It Right Team! Thanks to Manchester City Council @mancitycouncil.bsky.social for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Service User Involving Organisation category!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Inspiring Campaign winner, GMR Rail Accessibility Campaign!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Creative Community Spirit winner, Adele Owen! Thanks to One Manchester for supporting this category!

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Community Cohesion winner, HideOut Youth Zone!

Thanks to Manchester Housing Providers’ Partnership (MHPP) for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Community Cohesion category!

Each table at our #SpiritofMcr25 awards tonight is named after a prominent change-maker linked to the Fifth Pan-African Congress that took place in Manchester in 1945. Find out more in our table name brochure: manchestercommunitycentral.org/sites/defaul...

We are live! #SpiritOfMcr25 🎉💫 Join us for an evening of celebration of the voluntary and community sector and vote for who you would like to see win each award! Tune in now to cast your vote and experience the excitement from your home! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBwT...

Don’t forget to send us your thank yous! Who has made a difference to your year? Makes sure to use the #SpiritofMcr25 hashtag or tag @McrCommCentral and we will share them throughout tonight's awards!

Watching us live? Having a watch party? Take a photo and tag us @McrCommCentral remember to add #SpiritofMcr25

We believe, that by working together, we can achieve great things and make a positive impact across the city of Manchester and wider. So why not join us and become part of our growing network! manchestercommunitycentral.org/who-we-are/m... #SpiritofMcr25

Thanks to everyone who’s donated to our #SpiritofMcr25 raffle & auction! Here is a list of all the prizes on offer at tonight’s ceremony! manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-manch...

Thanks to Avanti West Coast, The Bagel Shop, Manchester United, 53two and Band on the Wall for donating to our #SpiritofMcr25 raffle! @bandonthewall.bsky.social

Thanks to Royal Exchange Theatre, Trafford Golf, Treasure Hunt Manchester, Castlefield, Open Kitchen and Powerleague for donating to our #SpiritofMcr25 raffle! @rxtheatre.bsky.social @castlefielduk.bsky.social

As we get ready for the Spirit of Manchester Awards 2025 this evening, we want to thank 200 Degrees, Manchester Snow Centre, Creatures Comedy Club, Fred Aldous, Gather & Gather, Grub, Knoops Chocolate and Manchester Aquatics Centre for donating to our #SpiritofMcr25 raffle!

The #SpiritOfMcr25 Awards are tomorrow! We can't wait to see so many of you at the Sheridan tomorrow evening and for those of you who can't make it, we're hoping to see you online ⭐ Tune in to our live stream tomorrow at 7pm via the link here and cast your votes! www.youtube.com/live/vBwTeSx...

We hope everyone is ready for an incredible night of celebrating the wonderful work of Manchester's VCSE sector this Thursday. Check out who has been shortlisted for the awards here: ow.ly/EVgE50WZrAg Tune in from 7pm Thursday & cast your vote whether online or in the room! 🌟 #SpiritOfMcr25

eBay’s Big Give with @easyuk offers TEN £500 unrestricted funding pots to community organisations in September. Find out how to get your organisation in the draw here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/manchester

We believe, that by working together, we can achieve great things and make a positive impact across the city of Manchester and wider. So why not join us and become part of our growing network. It’s free to join and there are all kinds of benefits…scan the QR code to sign up.

We have been working on a dedicated project focused on menstrual health for the past 18 months. We’re conducting a survey to better understand the knowledge, experiences, and opinions of people who menstruate, particularly around the safety and regulation of menstrual products.

We have 20 £5,000 grants available to medium-sized VCSE organisations to deliver health and wellbeing projects for unpaid carers from global majority communities in Greater Manchester. Deadline: 30th September, 12pm. More info & apply here 👉 manchestercommunitycentral.org/assura-commu...

We’re looking for North Manchester residents to help shape the LiveWell Fund – a new grants programme focused on improving health, wellbeing, and reducing inequalities within global majority communities. To express your interest, please email [email protected].

We'd like to say a massive thank you to our current award supporters for the #SpiritOfMcr25! By becoming a supporter, you help to make the awards possible each year, giving us the chance to celebrate the vital work of the community, voluntary and social enterprise sector in #Manchester.

For July 2025, our Spirit of #Manchester Story Week looks at 'Pride & Belonging: Stories of LGBTQ+ People Seeking Asylum', in acknowledgement of #RefugeeWeek and #Pride Month that took place in June. Read all five stories here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-of-ma...

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, a time to accept and honour each person's uniqueness. It serves as a time for society to consider how we can become more inclusive towards disabled people. Want to learn how you can be a more inclusive employer? www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk/awareness-da...