This is the letter to council CEOs on how to be productive. Reminiscent of an Eric Pickles list including removing biscuits from meetings. Councils are struggling because of lack of funding; broken children & adults social care systems all presided over by Govt NOT equality work.

Research into the GM VCSE Workforce highlighted salary as a significant recruitment hurdle. We're conducting a survey to assess pay and conditions in the sector, aiming to enhance working conditions and assist with salary comparisons.
Take part now: lght.ly/07hohmb

🚨🚨🚨 #Manchester !🚨🚨🚨
Please share widely!

Join These Walls Must Fall (These Walls Must Fall), Manchester No Borders (@nobordersmcr), RAS Voice (@VoiceRas) and RAPAR (@rapar_uk) for our Solidarity Gathering.

⭐️Friday 3 May, 12-1:30pm, St Peter's Square.⭐️

#NoOneIsIllegal

Legal update👇

With practical advice from GMIAU about what to do if you are reporting in the North West, and who to contact if you/someone you know is detained with documents from the Home Office that mention Rwanda.

Please share:
gmiau.org/removals-to-rw…

''The biggest barrier for young people engaging in politics is politicans.'

The final set of demands from our #ListenUp manifesto focus on creating a better political culture here in Greater Manchester #MayoralElection

Messages from frontline asylum charities wondering what to do in face of gov claiming start of asylum arrests tomorrow:

1. People are frightened, be careful not to allow our fear to spread further to them. Be calm. Remember your role is to listen, present options, don’t direct.

📢LEGAL UPDATE - the Rwanda Act and Treaty📢

In response to the Guardian article today announcing the Home Office plan to start detaining people for the Rwanda flight, we've just published this update.

We will add more info as we find out more.

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righttoremain.org.uk/what-we-know-a…

The Home office is coming for us. We need solidarity, right now. Migrant communities across Britain must be on high alert. Especially at immigration reporting centres. We have to defend our communities, together ✊🏿
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/a…

5 days left to nominate for a Spirit of Manchester Award... ✨

We're calling for nominations to recognise outstanding contributions over the past year in the city of Manchester. It could be anyone - a friend, neighbour, local community group or yourself!

manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-of-manc…

I’m looking for a Director of Operations and Delivery to come and work with me at George House Trust.

If you’re an inspiring leader with a passion for tackling inequalities and #HIV stigma, have a look.

Happy to chat if you want to explore the role…

ght.org.uk/director-opera…

📣 Calling all Venture Arts running fans! We're looking for people to take part in the #GreatManchesterRun on 26 May on behalf of Venture Arts! 🏃‍♀️
We'll cover the entry fee for those wishing to take part!
Deadline is Mon 29 April to join - contact [email protected]
#GMR24

The deadline is looming for nominations for this year's Spirit of Manchester Awards #SpiritofMcr24 Share your stories here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-manches…

Very proud of this. It's been one of my 'wishlist projects' for a long time! VCSE organisations are basically people getting together to do good stuff: so we need to support the people we have and encourage new talent from across all our communities.

Join us for a virtual workshop on 'Community Engagement and Leadership' with Kat Pursall as part of the GM Moving Systems Leadership Approach on the 13th May.

Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Sign up now to secure your spot: manchestercommunitycentral.org/civicrm/event/…

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED! Join Andrew and Hamish delivering 90+ free meals each week in Stockport & Trafford, or help our KItchen Kit Call Out campaign (collecting donated kitchen kit for redistribution to those in need). Interested contact contact [email protected] 🙏

We exist to ensure that social enterprises and social entrepreneurs in Manchester to have the best support and advice available.

Sign up for our free Social economy drop in sessions here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester-s…

📢 We stand with people seeking sanctuary.

Our statement on the passing of the #Rwanda Bill. ⬇️

The Greater Manchester mayoral candidates are now speaking on how they would help support over 50s with #homelessness and housing problems. #GMOPNHustings

Hear what they have to say: youtube.com/live/BAmBGhEC4…

Macc's Deputy Chair janet finucane asking GM Mayoral candidates for their position on women's state pension inequalities. #GMOPNHustings