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I am really looking forward to delivering the Reclaim your Life Train the trainer course later this month. It is free training with possible grant funding to help you deliver your first course

Our next Research Network meeting is aimed at VCFSE organisations with an interest in learning more about designing research projects with academics to develop mutually beneficial ideas and collaborations. Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/eXM9pG8R

Welcome to the Oldham National Social Enterprise Day Celebration! Join us at HIVE for a day filled with inspiring talks, networking opportunities, and interactive workshops. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact through social enterprise. Whether you're a seasoned social entrepreneur or just starting out, there's something for everyone at this celebration. Learn from industry experts, share your own experiences, and discover new ways to drive social change in your community. Come celebrate the power of social enterprise with us at the Oldham National Social Enterprise Day Celebration. We can't wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/g4q4e4mj #networking #oldham #socialenterpriseday #upturn #hive #hiveoldham #oldhamcouncil #socailenterprise #21stNovember

Become a Community Trainer ⬇️ We are delivering two 'Train the Trainer' courses later this month to enable you to become a Community Trainer to deliver 'Living Life to the Full' and 'Reclaim Your Life' courses to Greater Manchester residents to help them understand why they feel the way they do, how to tackle problems, build confidence and more. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ez6h7-gx

💡 A great opportunity to network and share insight for social enterprises, trading charities and community businesses here!

Interest free loans for trading charities and social enterprises based or working in Bolton, Oldham, Stockport or Wigan 👇 We offer a £30,000 interest free loan to help you achieve your goals as a business trading for social good. Get in touch to start your investment journey, our friendly team are here to support you: [email protected] Or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eYvs_RrK

Looking forward to Macc's upcoming Voluntary Sector Assembly - Creating a collective response to sexual violence in Manchester: the perspective of men, members of the LGBTQ community and women in the asylum & migration system. We will be hearing from speakers Caleb Cunniffe & Duncan Craig OBE, We Are Survivors; Tiffany Sky, LGBT Foundation and Priya Chopra, CEO of Saheli. Sign up via the link below to join this important conversation and discuss how we can elevate awareness, foster collaboration and explore collective solutions to better meet the needs of diverse communities that are affected by this issue. https://lnkd.in/dYCcMYWR Zara Hakobyan Anushka Swannell Jessica Draper Josephine McMeeking Mona Moussa Mike Wild Macc

Some great upcoming events here from GMCVO looking at how VCFSE organisations can connect with researchers, methods and ideas. Take a look at the events and our Research Engagement Network page https://lnkd.in/ei3Uv9-t for useful insights and information!

Resolve Poverty are bringing together Trade Unions, The Good Employment Charter, The Living Wage Foundation and others to discuss the future of the Real Living Wage in Greater Manchester in the light of the new Labour government and proposed new employment legislation. Find out more and book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eFmDJBeJ

Guidance from members of the GM Equality Alliance highlights appropriate language and inclusive terminology to use when speaking or writing about social class. This is the twelve in a series of guides – all of which have recently undergone a format change to ensure they are easy to read and access. Read them here: https://lnkd.in/dPk-7SQ