
SEUK have published a research report based on the responses received so far from their nation-wide survey; looking in depth at the impact of Coronavirus on social enterprises, how social enterprises are adapting to the crisis and how they can be better supported through it.

The ESF Community Grant Programme is launching a targeted Grant Programme in response to COVID 19...

A new social enterprise campaign, urging Government to do more to support social enterprises and co-operatives through COVID-19...

Invisible Cities are really excited to unveil their Fun Packs for children! Designed to encourage kids to explore and discover their cities from the comfort of their own home...

The GMCVO Social Enterprise eBulletin is now available for April 2020

Round up of the key updates and information for sharing from the GMSEN Leadership Group meeting held on April 21st 2020...

Signposting to resources, information and tools to support social enterprises navigate COVID-19...

Funded by Power to Change, the £3.2m Bright Ideas fund offers tailored support and grants of up to £15,000 to develop projects. Deadline: 7th April
This programme has helped almost 2,000 people start up and scale social enterprises, charities, community projects and impact-led organisations. Applications are open until Thursday 30th April 2020.

The GMCVO Social Enterprise eBulletin is now available for March 2020

The GM BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) Social Enterprise Network was launched on the 24th February 2020 by GMCVO and GM BAME Network...

The GMCVO Social Enterprise eBulletin is now available for February 2020
A new report is calling for further support for co-operatives in Greater Manchester to ensure the city-region stays at the forefront of co-operative development and bring even greater economic benefits to the local community.

Round 3 of ESF Community Grants for Greater Manchester is now open. Closing date for application is noon, Wednesday 11th March. A £4.9 million programme to tackle unemployment has been launched in April 2019 with backing from the European Social Fund.
Greater Manchester will receive a share of a new £33 million investment programme launched today aimed at tackling inequality through boosting the social economy. Read more...

The GMCVO Social Enterprise eBulletin is now available for January 2020

You are invited to attend the Launch Reception for the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday 29th January 2020.

MMU Business Law Cafe free commercial law clinic for social enterprises - client appointments now available for Tuesday 21st January 2020. Read more...

At a time of great upheaval, uncertainty and division, instead of looking inward this year’s IPPR State of the North research report looks outward – to the country and across the developed world to show how the North fits into a bigger picture. Read more...