Looking for an affordable venue for your next event? We've got you covered! Our grade II listed building offers an accessible space for your next meeting just a 10 minute walk from Piccadilly Station. Want to find out more? Click here: https://stthomascentre.org.uk/

Are you joining us on Thursday 1st October for the Spirit of Manchester Awards 2026? Tickets cost just £27 for entry, a hot and cold buffet, soft drinks, access to our exclusive raffle and a night of feel-good celebration 🌟 Take a look at who's nominated: https://ow.ly/Sm0150Zzlpo

🤝 Manchester businesses & the voluntary sector – let's connect Join us at Connect and Collaborate drop-in, a space designed to bring together businesses and VCSEs for an hour and a half of genuine networking to help sow seeds of collaboration. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Nenn50Zyw0L

Mandem Meet Up have launched a programme in Higher Blackley and are trying to engage with young men aged 16-25 who are at risk of perpetrating violence, extremism and/or being involved in the criminal justice system. Sign up here: https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/M4Ike1sNzmuSKvkvHafl

Looking for support with your health and wellbeing? Drop in for some free support on Thursday 27 August 10am - 1pm at the Gorton Hub! Find out more about the Be Well initiatives here: thebiglifegroup.com/bewell

Fancy joining the celebration on 1st October? Email michelle@macc.org.uk to register your interest. Tickets are £27 each or £250 for a table of 10. Tickets include access to the exciting evening at The Sheridan, a hot and cold buffet, soft drinks and our exclusive raffle.

Come along to the Green Summer Fair at Ladybarn Community Hub for free fun activities! Find out more about Ladybarn Community Hub here: https://ladybarncommunityhub.co.uk/

Same frame, new faces each year - that's what we love most about the Spirit of Manchester! Bringing the community together and celebrating those making a difference is what our awards are all about. We can't wait to do it all over again on 1st October 2026!

We are collaborating with Gaddum to ensure that people living with Long Term Health Conditions are heard, valued and actively shaping services across Greater Manchester. Join the focus group, have your say and make a difference! Click here to express your interest: https://ow.ly/luvx50ZuXVs

As part of South Asian Heritage Month, our Project Worker, Omairia Bibi, shares the following blog on the importance of personal development budgets as part of project plans/budgets especially for community leadership initiatives targeted at global majority individuals. https://ow.ly/klsJ50ZuXOv

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

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

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

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