As part of #TimeToTalkDay yesterday, we are sharing some of the poetry from the GM Mature Minds Matter project, raising awareness of mental health amongst the older population in the city of Manchester. Find out more here:

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Today marks #TimeToTalkDay, the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Find out more from @MindCharity:

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With the help of funding from Sport England, the Active Partnerships National Organisation (APNO) is recruiting facilitators to support Active Partnerships and their partners across England. Find out more here:

Today is #WorldCancerDay and we've taken the Bee Seen Get Screened pledge to support our staff with their health and wellbeing. Find out how you can take the @AnswerCancerGM pledge too:

The start of February marks National Storytelling Week! This workshops shows how to use stories to communicate with and influence others:

Join us at our Community Explorers online meetings in February! Macc use this space to gather insights and valuable knowledge to amplify VCSE voices in decision-making arenas we are involved in. Sign up and find out more here:

The latest @McrHomelessness e-bulletin is now live! Read the newest edition to find out about action groups, up to date research and health and wellbeing. View here: Sign up for the newsletter:

Not long to go until the Volunteers Expenses Fund 2025 application closes on 6 February 2025! Make sure to apply by next week. Find out more:

Wishing you all a very happy #LunarNewYear for the #YearOfTheSnake! Find out what's going on in Manchester here:

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Are you signed up to our weekly e-bulletin? ✉️ Our weekly e-bulletin is sent out each Monday and contains Manchester Community Central updates, news, events, training opportunities and much more! 💡 Stay up to date with us:

During #RaceEqualityWeek, @NHS_GM will deliver an event on 4th February, 9.30am–11.30am, with an open discussion about the importance of Black British changemakers in history & how the NHS can play a more active role in amplifying their stories. Sign up:

Do you need support or have questions on the cost of living crisis? Come along to the Cost of Living Support advice hub at Higher Blackley Community Centre this coming Monday!

Volunteers Expenses Fund 15 £920 grants to fund volunteers’ expenses for small VCSE organisations supporting Manchester communities affected most by the cost of living crisis. Deadline for bids 12 midday 6 Feb. Click here for info and application form:

Register now to find out about our new role at Migrant Destitution Fund (MDF) on the 27th January! Macc and the Migrant Destitution Fund action group are hosting a Zoom information session about our new MDF lived experience role. Sign up here:

The Future of the St Thomas Centre is Secured. Following the closure of GMCVO, we can announce that agreement has been reached for Macc to take over responsibility for the Centre, safeguarding this important resource for our sector. Read our statement:

Join our Student Volunteering Research Launch event, where Anushka from the Volunteer Centre will present her research on the 'Current Climate of Student Volunteering in Greater Manchester.' Book your free place now: