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A joint venture to support the local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Greater Manchester.
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@10gm.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Hello Bluesky. It's refreshing to be here. We're 10GM, a joint venture to support the local voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Greater Manchester (GM). We're a partnership of Local Infrastructure Organisations, trying to make GM a better place for everyone who calls it home
Wigan VCSE groups! Join the GM Cancer & Inequalities Network 🗣️
A space to share learning, raise challenges, and influence GM‑wide work tackling cancer inequalities. Meets online every 6 weeks. You don’t need to be a cancer specialist to take part.
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➡️ Sign up: buff.ly/zabvIRF
A space to share learning, raise challenges, and influence GM‑wide work tackling cancer inequalities. Meets online every 6 weeks. You don’t need to be a cancer specialist to take part.
➡️ Info: buff.ly/jZDN92t
➡️ Sign up: buff.ly/zabvIRF
Cancer and Inequalities - 10GM
10GM is working in collaboration with GM Cancer, partners from across the wider health system and the wider VCSE sector to achieve a permanent reduction in inequalities and inequity within Greater…
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January 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Wigan VCSE groups! Join the GM Cancer & Inequalities Network 🗣️
A space to share learning, raise challenges, and influence GM‑wide work tackling cancer inequalities. Meets online every 6 weeks. You don’t need to be a cancer specialist to take part.
➡️ Info: buff.ly/jZDN92t
➡️ Sign up: buff.ly/zabvIRF
A space to share learning, raise challenges, and influence GM‑wide work tackling cancer inequalities. Meets online every 6 weeks. You don’t need to be a cancer specialist to take part.
➡️ Info: buff.ly/jZDN92t
➡️ Sign up: buff.ly/zabvIRF
The State of the Sector research launches next week! 🎉
LIO members: the survey will land in your inbox on Monday 26 January 📆
If you're not a member of an LIO, you can still take part! We'll be dropping the link for you to take part on our socials regularly 😊
LIO members: the survey will land in your inbox on Monday 26 January 📆
If you're not a member of an LIO, you can still take part! We'll be dropping the link for you to take part on our socials regularly 😊
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The State of the Sector research launches next week! 🎉
LIO members: the survey will land in your inbox on Monday 26 January 📆
If you're not a member of an LIO, you can still take part! We'll be dropping the link for you to take part on our socials regularly 😊
LIO members: the survey will land in your inbox on Monday 26 January 📆
If you're not a member of an LIO, you can still take part! We'll be dropping the link for you to take part on our socials regularly 😊
Your work matters and we want to make sure it's seen, heard and celebrated. When you respond to the State of the Sector survey, you help show the real impact our sector makes. Look out for it later this month!
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January 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Your work matters and we want to make sure it's seen, heard and celebrated. When you respond to the State of the Sector survey, you help show the real impact our sector makes. Look out for it later this month!
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🎙️ Have you tuned in to the GM Live Well Podcast yet?
Episode 7 dives into what happens when systems truly share power. When “fixers” work hand-in-hand with communities, the results speak for themselves.
This episode features our very own Liz Windsor-Welsh—don’t miss it!
👉https://buff.ly/0dFjdZ2
Episode 7 dives into what happens when systems truly share power. When “fixers” work hand-in-hand with communities, the results speak for themselves.
This episode features our very own Liz Windsor-Welsh—don’t miss it!
👉https://buff.ly/0dFjdZ2
January 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🎙️ Have you tuned in to the GM Live Well Podcast yet?
Episode 7 dives into what happens when systems truly share power. When “fixers” work hand-in-hand with communities, the results speak for themselves.
This episode features our very own Liz Windsor-Welsh—don’t miss it!
👉https://buff.ly/0dFjdZ2
Episode 7 dives into what happens when systems truly share power. When “fixers” work hand-in-hand with communities, the results speak for themselves.
This episode features our very own Liz Windsor-Welsh—don’t miss it!
👉https://buff.ly/0dFjdZ2
Brilliant BBC coverage of 17-year-old Divine Aikbekean, whose journey was supported by Your Trust through 10GM's community-led Violence Reduction programme in Rochdale. Article: buff.ly/3AxQSbZ
Find out more about the 10GM community-led violence reduction programme: buff.ly/XLeJbxf
Find out more about the 10GM community-led violence reduction programme: buff.ly/XLeJbxf
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Brilliant BBC coverage of 17-year-old Divine Aikbekean, whose journey was supported by Your Trust through 10GM's community-led Violence Reduction programme in Rochdale. Article: buff.ly/3AxQSbZ
Find out more about the 10GM community-led violence reduction programme: buff.ly/XLeJbxf
Find out more about the 10GM community-led violence reduction programme: buff.ly/XLeJbxf
Help us to get a full picture of the VCSE sector across Greater Manchester.
Take part in the State of the Sector research (coming soon)
Take part in the State of the Sector research (coming soon)
January 7, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Help us to get a full picture of the VCSE sector across Greater Manchester.
Take part in the State of the Sector research (coming soon)
Take part in the State of the Sector research (coming soon)
State of the Sector is coming and we want your voice to be part of it.
LIO members: look out for details in your inbox later this month.
LIO members: look out for details in your inbox later this month.
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
State of the Sector is coming and we want your voice to be part of it.
LIO members: look out for details in your inbox later this month.
LIO members: look out for details in your inbox later this month.
Our sector has changed significantly in recent years. The State of the Sector survey captures your experiences, achievements and challenges to create a full picture of the VCFSE sector. So let’s make it a new year and a stronger sector.
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 🎆
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Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 🎆
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December 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our sector has changed significantly in recent years. The State of the Sector survey captures your experiences, achievements and challenges to create a full picture of the VCFSE sector. So let’s make it a new year and a stronger sector.
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 🎆
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Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 🎆
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Let’s make 2026 a year of evidence and impact. Get ready to take part in the State of the Sector survey and help shape support for our communities. LIO members: check your inbox in Jan 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Let’s make 2026 a year of evidence and impact. Get ready to take part in the State of the Sector survey and help shape support for our communities. LIO members: check your inbox in Jan 2026.
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Thanks for being with us this year✨it's been a privilege.
Most of our team are now recharging, ready for an energetic 2026! 🔋 We’ll see you then. In the meantime, we all wish you a restful festive break.
Most of our team are now recharging, ready for an energetic 2026! 🔋 We’ll see you then. In the meantime, we all wish you a restful festive break.
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thanks for being with us this year✨it's been a privilege.
Most of our team are now recharging, ready for an energetic 2026! 🔋 We’ll see you then. In the meantime, we all wish you a restful festive break.
Most of our team are now recharging, ready for an energetic 2026! 🔋 We’ll see you then. In the meantime, we all wish you a restful festive break.
Organisations that take part in the State of the Sector survey will receive an Individualised Insights Report for your organisation. LIO members: watch your inbox in January 2026 for the email from Nottingham Trent University.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Organisations that take part in the State of the Sector survey will receive an Individualised Insights Report for your organisation. LIO members: watch your inbox in January 2026 for the email from Nottingham Trent University.
buff.ly/nfRCsfF
buff.ly/nfRCsfF
LIO members: the State of the Sector research is coming! This survey will map the size, diversity and impact of Greater Manchester’s VCSE sector. Look out for your email in January 2026.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
LIO members: the State of the Sector research is coming! This survey will map the size, diversity and impact of Greater Manchester’s VCSE sector. Look out for your email in January 2026.
buff.ly/nfRCsfF
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Big or small, every VCSE organisation counts. Taking part in the State of the Sector survey helps build a robust evidence base to influence policy, funding and future support across Greater Manchester. LIO members: the survey will land in your inbox - Jan 2026.
Learn more: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
Learn more: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Big or small, every VCSE organisation counts. Taking part in the State of the Sector survey helps build a robust evidence base to influence policy, funding and future support across Greater Manchester. LIO members: the survey will land in your inbox - Jan 2026.
Learn more: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
Learn more: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
The State of the Sector research helps policymakers, funders, and commissioners understand the real impact of the sector. LIO members: the survey will land in your email inbox in January 2026.
More info: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
More info: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
December 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The State of the Sector research helps policymakers, funders, and commissioners understand the real impact of the sector. LIO members: the survey will land in your email inbox in January 2026.
More info: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
More info: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
Take part in the State of the Sector survey and receive an Individualised Insights Report for your organisation. Benchmark yourself against others and strengthen funding bids. LIO members: the survey will land in your email inbox in January 2026.
More info:
More info:
State of the Sector - 10GM
About The State of the Sector is an ongoing research project led by Greater Manchester’s Local Infrastructure Organisations (LIOs) in collaboration with academic partners. It maps and analyses the…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Take part in the State of the Sector survey and receive an Individualised Insights Report for your organisation. Benchmark yourself against others and strengthen funding bids. LIO members: the survey will land in your email inbox in January 2026.
More info:
More info:
Our sector has changed significantly in recent years. The State of the Sector survey captures your experiences/achievements/challenges to create a full picture of the VCSE sector.
LIO members: survey lands in your inbox in Jan'26
buff.ly/nfRCsfF
LIO members: survey lands in your inbox in Jan'26
buff.ly/nfRCsfF
December 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our sector has changed significantly in recent years. The State of the Sector survey captures your experiences/achievements/challenges to create a full picture of the VCSE sector.
LIO members: survey lands in your inbox in Jan'26
buff.ly/nfRCsfF
LIO members: survey lands in your inbox in Jan'26
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💡 So… what exactly is a local infrastructure organisation?
Think of us as the backbone of Greater Manchester’s voluntary and community sector — providing the support, advice and connections that help local groups thrive.
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Think of us as the backbone of Greater Manchester’s voluntary and community sector — providing the support, advice and connections that help local groups thrive.
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What is a Local Infrastrucure Organisation?
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December 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
💡 So… what exactly is a local infrastructure organisation?
Think of us as the backbone of Greater Manchester’s voluntary and community sector — providing the support, advice and connections that help local groups thrive.
🎥
Think of us as the backbone of Greater Manchester’s voluntary and community sector — providing the support, advice and connections that help local groups thrive.
🎥
🆕 ✨ The State of the Sector research is back for the first time in five years. Led by GM’s LIOs, it maps the size, diversity and impact of our VCFSE sector. Every organisation’s insight matters and helps shape policy, funding and support. Launches Jan 2026.
Learn more: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
Learn more: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🆕 ✨ The State of the Sector research is back for the first time in five years. Led by GM’s LIOs, it maps the size, diversity and impact of our VCFSE sector. Every organisation’s insight matters and helps shape policy, funding and support. Launches Jan 2026.
Learn more: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
Learn more: buff.ly/nfRCsfF
🌆 Strong communities don’t just happen — they’re built on local infrastructure.
We connect volunteers, help new groups get started, and support established organisations to plan for the future.
Learn how we make that possible across Greater Manchester 👇
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We connect volunteers, help new groups get started, and support established organisations to plan for the future.
Learn how we make that possible across Greater Manchester 👇
🎥
What is a Local Infrastrucure Organisation?
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November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌆 Strong communities don’t just happen — they’re built on local infrastructure.
We connect volunteers, help new groups get started, and support established organisations to plan for the future.
Learn how we make that possible across Greater Manchester 👇
🎥
We connect volunteers, help new groups get started, and support established organisations to plan for the future.
Learn how we make that possible across Greater Manchester 👇
🎥
“What I do now isn’t judged in pounds or numbers — it’s how you actually make a difference to an individual.”
That’s what #GMLiveWell is all about. Hear stories of change from across Greater Manchester: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Please share using #GMLiveWell
That’s what #GMLiveWell is all about. Hear stories of change from across Greater Manchester: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Please share using #GMLiveWell
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“What I do now isn’t judged in pounds or numbers — it’s how you actually make a difference to an individual.”
That’s what #GMLiveWell is all about. Hear stories of change from across Greater Manchester: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Please share using #GMLiveWell
That’s what #GMLiveWell is all about. Hear stories of change from across Greater Manchester: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Please share using #GMLiveWell
We have some news...
Dawn Yates-Obé will be leaving her roles as Director at 10GM & Chief Executive at Bolton CVS in February 2026 to become Chief Executive of BACKUP North West, helping prevent homelessness across Bolton and the North West
BACKUP North West and Bolton CVS statement: buff.ly/NmKk1yv
Dawn Yates-Obé will be leaving her roles as Director at 10GM & Chief Executive at Bolton CVS in February 2026 to become Chief Executive of BACKUP North West, helping prevent homelessness across Bolton and the North West
BACKUP North West and Bolton CVS statement: buff.ly/NmKk1yv
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We have some news...
Dawn Yates-Obé will be leaving her roles as Director at 10GM & Chief Executive at Bolton CVS in February 2026 to become Chief Executive of BACKUP North West, helping prevent homelessness across Bolton and the North West
BACKUP North West and Bolton CVS statement: buff.ly/NmKk1yv
Dawn Yates-Obé will be leaving her roles as Director at 10GM & Chief Executive at Bolton CVS in February 2026 to become Chief Executive of BACKUP North West, helping prevent homelessness across Bolton and the North West
BACKUP North West and Bolton CVS statement: buff.ly/NmKk1yv
Across Greater Manchester, local infrastructure organisations help voluntary and community groups access funding, training and collaboration opportunities.
Together, we make sure local action has a lasting impact.
🎬 Watch the video:
Together, we make sure local action has a lasting impact.
🎬 Watch the video:
What is a Local Infrastrucure Organisation?
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November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Across Greater Manchester, local infrastructure organisations help voluntary and community groups access funding, training and collaboration opportunities.
Together, we make sure local action has a lasting impact.
🎬 Watch the video:
Together, we make sure local action has a lasting impact.
🎬 Watch the video:
‘The movement is growing. Come and join us!’
The #GMLiveWell Podcast connects voices of hope, action & community from across our city-region.
Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Episodes released weekly
Please share using #GMLiveWell
#CommunityPower
The #GMLiveWell Podcast connects voices of hope, action & community from across our city-region.
Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Episodes released weekly
Please share using #GMLiveWell
#CommunityPower
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
‘The movement is growing. Come and join us!’
The #GMLiveWell Podcast connects voices of hope, action & community from across our city-region.
Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Episodes released weekly
Please share using #GMLiveWell
#CommunityPower
The #GMLiveWell Podcast connects voices of hope, action & community from across our city-region.
Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Episodes released weekly
Please share using #GMLiveWell
#CommunityPower
Today, some of the 10GM team are at the Alternative Provider Collaborative Convention on Social Value: What is the Point?
Here's Jules Palfreyman, Chair of the APC, introducing the panel who are going to share their thoughts on social value💭
Here's Jules Palfreyman, Chair of the APC, introducing the panel who are going to share their thoughts on social value💭
November 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Today, some of the 10GM team are at the Alternative Provider Collaborative Convention on Social Value: What is the Point?
Here's Jules Palfreyman, Chair of the APC, introducing the panel who are going to share their thoughts on social value💭
Here's Jules Palfreyman, Chair of the APC, introducing the panel who are going to share their thoughts on social value💭
🎥 What is a local infrastructure organisation?
We’re the ones behind the scenes — supporting the charities, community groups and social enterprises that make GM stronger.
We help the sector grow, connect and thrive.
👉 Watch our short explainer
We’re the ones behind the scenes — supporting the charities, community groups and social enterprises that make GM stronger.
We help the sector grow, connect and thrive.
👉 Watch our short explainer
What is a Local Infrastrucure Organisation?
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎥 What is a local infrastructure organisation?
We’re the ones behind the scenes — supporting the charities, community groups and social enterprises that make GM stronger.
We help the sector grow, connect and thrive.
👉 Watch our short explainer
We’re the ones behind the scenes — supporting the charities, community groups and social enterprises that make GM stronger.
We help the sector grow, connect and thrive.
👉 Watch our short explainer