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Caring for Carers from Asian Communities across Greater Manchester

Published date: 
Friday, 28th January 2022
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Are you a Carer for a child or young person with a disability or care for an adult?

Do you consider yourself to be of Asian Heritage?

Do you want to improve support for Asian Carers across Greater Manchester?

Are you able and willing to listen and learn and share your experiences of your caring role?

If so....

You could really benefit from a new small group of Asian Carers who will be coming together to plan what needs to be put in place to help Asian Carers better and find out what matters to them.

Smart Energy GB in Communities Fund

Aims/priorities: The funding is available to organisations that can help engage people and communities across Britain with information about how to get and use smart meters. It is especially aimed at projects that can reach those who may face barriers to getting a smart meter.

In 2022, there are three funding streams, each targeting a specific audience:

DCMS Youth Investment Fund

Aims/priorities: BBC Children in Need is administering phase 1 of the Youth Investment Fund on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). 

Funding is intended to create, expand and improve local youth facilities and their services, with the goal of driving positive outcomes for young people, such as:

Tesco Little Helps

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support the community work of 60 local not-for-profit organisations across the UK during 2022. Priority will be given to projects that provide food and support to young people, with examples including:

Community Groups wanted for Greater Manchester Rock Radio new show- The Community Mix

Published date: 
Thursday, 20th January 2022
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Greater Manchester Rock Radio is an online community radio station who are looking to support community groups and charities by offering a free slot on their new weekly Sunday Show-The Community Mix.

The one hour show will feature local community groups and national charities via a pre recoded phone call. This is a great opportunity for groups to promote the work they undertake in the community.

Westhill Endowment Trust

Aims/priorities: Grants and other resources are available to support formal and informal religious education projects and faith-motivated activities that enable people to transform their lives and the life of their communities in the UK.

Who can apply? Not-for-profit organisations, churches and cathedrals, hospitals and hospices, and higher and further education institutions both in the UK and overseas are eligible to apply.

Kooth FAQ'S

Published date: 
Tuesday, 18th January 2022
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Kooth have put this together in the hope that it helps you gain a good understanding of exactly what children and young people can expect to find out about them.

They also hope it helps you understand how they can support the mental wellbeing of children and young people in a safe and anonymous way.

Trauma informed- Consultations

Published date: 
Tuesday, 18th January 2022
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Greater Together Manchester have been successful in securing some funding from GMCVO to develop/ deliver FREE Trauma informed training for grassroots community and faith organisations across Greater Manchester from March- September 2022.

They are currently in the consultation period and will be delivering consultation sessions for people across the region to attend.

Please see dates available below:

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