Social Enterprise eBulletin - April 2020
The GMCVO Social Enterprise eBulletin is now available for April 2020
GMSEN Leadership Group meeting - May 2020 update
Round up of the key updates and information for sharing from the GMSEN Leadership Group meeting held on April 21st 2020...
COVID-19 support and resources for social enterprises and charities
Signposting to resources, information and tools to support social enterprises navigate COVID-19...
Bright Ideas Fund - Now Open! Deadline 7th April
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
Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programe
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.
Social Enterprise eBulletin - March 2020
The GMCVO Social Enterprise eBulletin is now available for March 2020
Launch of network for BAME Social Enterprises in GM
The GM BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) Social Enterprise Network was launched on the 24th February 2020 by GMCVO and GM BAME Network...
Social Enterprise eBulletin - February 2020
The GMCVO Social Enterprise eBulletin is now available for February 2020
Call for support to further success of co-operatives in Greater Manchester
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.
WEA ESF Community Grants - Round 3 now open!
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.
New investment into GM to help grow the social economy and tackle inequality
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...
Social Enterprise eBulletin - January 2020
The GMCVO Social Enterprise eBulletin is now available for January 2020
Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Launch Reception
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.
Business Law Cafe free commercial law clinic
MMU Business Law Cafe free commercial law clinic for social enterprises - client appointments now available for Tuesday 21st January 2020. Read more...
Divided and connected – State of the North 2019
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...
Rural Development Programme for England
£35 million has been made available to boost productivity and create local jobs in rural areas. Deadline for applications is 16th February 2020. Read more...
The Growth Project's One Year Growth Programme
Starting a charity can be easy. Turning it into an organisation that brings about sustainable change is challenging. At The Growth Project, their mission is to help you succeed in making a difference to the causes you care about. Applications for 2020 close on 10th January 2020. Read more...
NatWest SE100: Applications Now Open for Social Business Awards 2020
The NatWest SE100 and Social Business Awards are back, and they're bigger than ever. This year, they have introduced a brand new category for an Environmental Champion. Deadline to enter is 31st January 2020
Expert Impact's Human Lending Library Expands to Manchester
Expert Impact are delighted to announce that they have opened a second branch of the Human Lending Library® in Manchester. A great new (and free!) service for social entrepreneurs in the north of England. Read more...
Advisory Group launched to champion social enterprise in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority is calling upon social enterprise leaders to apply to join a new initiative to help drive forward an ambitious agenda for social enterprise throughout the city-region. Read more...