Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group
@gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social
We’re a Leadership Group dedicated to promoting the role and involvement of the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Greater Manchester.
Visit our website: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/
Visit our website: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/
The voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector make a unique contribution to society - our work in communities prevents ill-health and improves people's general health and wellbeing. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/he...
What we mean by ‘prevention’ and the VCFSE sector’s role
This document has been produced to provide a shared definition of prevention for the GMVCFSE Leadership Group.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector make a unique contribution to society - our work in communities prevents ill-health and improves people's general health and wellbeing. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/he...
It's almost time for our final bulletin of 2025!
Sign up now for the latest Greater Manchester voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector news, including updates from the wider Greater Manchester system. database.vsnw.org.uk/VSCE-Leaders...
Sign up now for the latest Greater Manchester voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector news, including updates from the wider Greater Manchester system. database.vsnw.org.uk/VSCE-Leaders...
Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group Monthly e-bulletin sign-up form | Voluntary Sector North West Database
Please complete your details below to receive a monthly e-Bulletin keeping you up to date with developments around the VCFSE Accord and other work that the Leadership Group is doing.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
It's almost time for our final bulletin of 2025!
Sign up now for the latest Greater Manchester voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector news, including updates from the wider Greater Manchester system. database.vsnw.org.uk/VSCE-Leaders...
Sign up now for the latest Greater Manchester voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector news, including updates from the wider Greater Manchester system. database.vsnw.org.uk/VSCE-Leaders...
Have you been affected by crime in Greater Manchester in the past 5
years? Whether that's theft, domestic abuse, or something else, and whether you accessed support or not, your voice matters.
This survey will help shape victim support services across the region: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
years? Whether that's theft, domestic abuse, or something else, and whether you accessed support or not, your voice matters.
This survey will help shape victim support services across the region: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Have you been affected by crime in Greater Manchester in the past 5
years? Whether that's theft, domestic abuse, or something else, and whether you accessed support or not, your voice matters.
This survey will help shape victim support services across the region: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
years? Whether that's theft, domestic abuse, or something else, and whether you accessed support or not, your voice matters.
This survey will help shape victim support services across the region: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Launched today, the State of Social Enterprise Report 2025 takes a deep dive into the key trends and issues affecting the sector. Read more: www.socialenterprise.org.uk/all-about-so...
December 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Launched today, the State of Social Enterprise Report 2025 takes a deep dive into the key trends and issues affecting the sector. Read more: www.socialenterprise.org.uk/all-about-so...
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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
Our key principles to meaningfully including the voice of lived experience have been updated!
✅ Improved clarity
✅ Improved accessibility
✅ Better support for practical application of principles
✅ New section on addressing common barriers
Read here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/in...
✅ Improved clarity
✅ Improved accessibility
✅ Better support for practical application of principles
✅ New section on addressing common barriers
Read here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/in...
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our key principles to meaningfully including the voice of lived experience have been updated!
✅ Improved clarity
✅ Improved accessibility
✅ Better support for practical application of principles
✅ New section on addressing common barriers
Read here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/in...
✅ Improved clarity
✅ Improved accessibility
✅ Better support for practical application of principles
✅ New section on addressing common barriers
Read here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/in...
Sign up to our monthly ebulletin for all the latest Greater Manchester VCFSE sector news and updates ➡️ database.vsnw.org.uk/VSCE-Leaders...
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Sign up to our monthly ebulletin for all the latest Greater Manchester VCFSE sector news and updates ➡️ database.vsnw.org.uk/VSCE-Leaders...
Greater Manchester was named as England’s first Prevention Demonstrator earlier this year. It marks a step toward transforming public services with a more ‘preventative’ approach. Find out more about what this means, and the opportunities it presents. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
England’s First Prevention Demonstrator: Opportunities for Greater Manchester and its VCFSE sector
Greater Manchester has been chosen as England’s first Prevention Demonstrator which marks a step toward transforming public services with a more ‘preventative’ approach.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Greater Manchester was named as England’s first Prevention Demonstrator earlier this year. It marks a step toward transforming public services with a more ‘preventative’ approach. Find out more about what this means, and the opportunities it presents. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Greater Manchester organisations have come together to champion a more inclusive approach to tackle the housing crisis: housing designed, owned, and stewarded by communities themselves, to create more affordable, secure, and sustainable homes.
Read more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
A more inclusive approach to housing in Greater Manchester
Two community-led housing organisations, Greater Manchester Community-Led Homes (GMCLH) and Inspiring Housing Community Land Trust (CLT), have come together to champion a transformative approach to…
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Greater Manchester organisations have come together to champion a more inclusive approach to tackle the housing crisis: housing designed, owned, and stewarded by communities themselves, to create more affordable, secure, and sustainable homes.
Read more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Apply now for a grant of up to £1,000 for community-led activities that help geographically dispersed communities connect, create, and improve wellbeing across Greater Manchester.
Open on a rolling basis until 15th December.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Open on a rolling basis until 15th December.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Apply now: GM=EqAl Micro Grants for Dispersed Communities
Apply now for up to £1,000 as part of the Inclusion & Wellbeing Partnership Fund to support wellbeing among dispersed communities in Greater Manchester.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Apply now for a grant of up to £1,000 for community-led activities that help geographically dispersed communities connect, create, and improve wellbeing across Greater Manchester.
Open on a rolling basis until 15th December.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Open on a rolling basis until 15th December.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
📣 Good Employment is your right!
We’re proud to be celebrating #GoodEmploymentWeek 2025, powered by the Good Employment Charter - a week dedicated to showing what good work looks like and why it matters.
💡 Play the ‘Know your Rights’ quiz and get involved:
ow.ly/O2ik50WJoAU
We’re proud to be celebrating #GoodEmploymentWeek 2025, powered by the Good Employment Charter - a week dedicated to showing what good work looks like and why it matters.
💡 Play the ‘Know your Rights’ quiz and get involved:
ow.ly/O2ik50WJoAU
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
📣 Good Employment is your right!
We’re proud to be celebrating #GoodEmploymentWeek 2025, powered by the Good Employment Charter - a week dedicated to showing what good work looks like and why it matters.
💡 Play the ‘Know your Rights’ quiz and get involved:
ow.ly/O2ik50WJoAU
We’re proud to be celebrating #GoodEmploymentWeek 2025, powered by the Good Employment Charter - a week dedicated to showing what good work looks like and why it matters.
💡 Play the ‘Know your Rights’ quiz and get involved:
ow.ly/O2ik50WJoAU
The latest GM VCFSE Accord activity summary is now available for Q2, covering July to September 2025. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
GM VCFSE Accord delivery highlights Q2 2025-26
Find out about the latest VCFSE Accord priorities and activity in our summary of Q2, covering July to September 2025.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The latest GM VCFSE Accord activity summary is now available for Q2, covering July to September 2025. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This #SocialEnterpriseDay visit our website to find out more about the vital role of social enterprise in society, and how you can support your local social enterprises. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Celebrating Social Enterprise Day 2025
Thursday 20th November 2025 is Social Enterprise Day 2025. Find out more about social enterprises, what they do and how you can support them.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This #SocialEnterpriseDay visit our website to find out more about the vital role of social enterprise in society, and how you can support your local social enterprises. www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We’re excited to announce the Inclusion & Wellbeing Partnership Fund as part of GM=EqAl's Live Well Community Fund pilot.
Apply for up to £1,000 for activities to help people connect & improve wellbeing.
Apply now: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Funding awarded on a rolling basis.
Apply for up to £1,000 for activities to help people connect & improve wellbeing.
Apply now: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Funding awarded on a rolling basis.
Apply now: GM=EqAl Micro Grants for Dispersed Communities
Apply now for up to £1,000 as part of the Inclusion & Wellbeing Partnership Fund to support wellbeing among dispersed communities in Greater Manchester.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
We’re excited to announce the Inclusion & Wellbeing Partnership Fund as part of GM=EqAl's Live Well Community Fund pilot.
Apply for up to £1,000 for activities to help people connect & improve wellbeing.
Apply now: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Funding awarded on a rolling basis.
Apply for up to £1,000 for activities to help people connect & improve wellbeing.
Apply now: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Funding awarded on a rolling basis.
Reposted by Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group
📣 How can we build respectful, equitable community-research partnerships in Greater Manchester?
Join this free webinar on the Respectful Research Charter to learn how its principles can support your work.
🗓️ 02/12/2025
🔗 Register: zurl.co/d2PXi
@gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social @arc-gm.bsky.social
Join this free webinar on the Respectful Research Charter to learn how its principles can support your work.
🗓️ 02/12/2025
🔗 Register: zurl.co/d2PXi
@gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social @arc-gm.bsky.social
GM REN Webinars: Embedding the Respectful Research Charter into Practice
Introduction to the Respectful Research Charter. Co-developed between GM communities and researchers.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
📣 How can we build respectful, equitable community-research partnerships in Greater Manchester?
Join this free webinar on the Respectful Research Charter to learn how its principles can support your work.
🗓️ 02/12/2025
🔗 Register: zurl.co/d2PXi
@gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social @arc-gm.bsky.social
Join this free webinar on the Respectful Research Charter to learn how its principles can support your work.
🗓️ 02/12/2025
🔗 Register: zurl.co/d2PXi
@gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social @arc-gm.bsky.social
❗ Closing tomorrow.
We are seeking new members of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group that have specific areas of expertise:
➡️ Local faith/ interfaith networks, or
➡️ Community Transport
Find out more and apply: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We are seeking new members of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group that have specific areas of expertise:
➡️ Local faith/ interfaith networks, or
➡️ Community Transport
Find out more and apply: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
❗ Closing tomorrow.
We are seeking new members of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group that have specific areas of expertise:
➡️ Local faith/ interfaith networks, or
➡️ Community Transport
Find out more and apply: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We are seeking new members of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group that have specific areas of expertise:
➡️ Local faith/ interfaith networks, or
➡️ Community Transport
Find out more and apply: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The GM Live Well Podcast explores a bold new way of doing things with communities: with people, not to them.
Episode 1 is coming tomorrow. In the meantime, you can listen to the trailer now! open.spotify.com/show/5Pvdpbr...
Episode 1 is coming tomorrow. In the meantime, you can listen to the trailer now! open.spotify.com/show/5Pvdpbr...
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The GM Live Well Podcast explores a bold new way of doing things with communities: with people, not to them.
Episode 1 is coming tomorrow. In the meantime, you can listen to the trailer now! open.spotify.com/show/5Pvdpbr...
Episode 1 is coming tomorrow. In the meantime, you can listen to the trailer now! open.spotify.com/show/5Pvdpbr...
🚨 There's under one week left to express your interest in joining the Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group.
Find out more and apply: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more and apply: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚨 There's under one week left to express your interest in joining the Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group.
Find out more and apply: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more and apply: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Ahead of this week's Alternative Provider Collaborative Convention which will ask - 'Social Value: What is The Point? ' - why not read our key messages for commissioners in Greater Manchester on Social Value and the VCFSE sector?
Read in full here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/so...
Read in full here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/so...
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Ahead of this week's Alternative Provider Collaborative Convention which will ask - 'Social Value: What is The Point? ' - why not read our key messages for commissioners in Greater Manchester on Social Value and the VCFSE sector?
Read in full here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/so...
Read in full here: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/so...
🚨 Tickets running low!
This year's Alternative Provider Collaborative Convention will explore Social Value - asking what it truly means for communities, how it's embedded in commissioning and why it must be central to system design.
Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-apc-co...
This year's Alternative Provider Collaborative Convention will explore Social Value - asking what it truly means for communities, how it's embedded in commissioning and why it must be central to system design.
Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-apc-co...
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚨 Tickets running low!
This year's Alternative Provider Collaborative Convention will explore Social Value - asking what it truly means for communities, how it's embedded in commissioning and why it must be central to system design.
Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-apc-co...
This year's Alternative Provider Collaborative Convention will explore Social Value - asking what it truly means for communities, how it's embedded in commissioning and why it must be central to system design.
Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-apc-co...
We have shared a paper that highlights a need for more coordinated action across our city-region to respond to rising community tensions.
Read more ➡️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more ➡️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We have shared a paper that highlights a need for more coordinated action across our city-region to respond to rising community tensions.
Read more ➡️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more ➡️ www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We're seeking new members that are linked to specific networks in Greater Manchester, or with specific areas of expertise in Local faith/ interfaith networks, or Community Transport.
An Expression of Interest Form is available on our website: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
An Expression of Interest Form is available on our website: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We're seeking new members that are linked to specific networks in Greater Manchester, or with specific areas of expertise in Local faith/ interfaith networks, or Community Transport.
An Expression of Interest Form is available on our website: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
An Expression of Interest Form is available on our website: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
🚨 Closing tomorrow!
The consultation on the refresh of the GM VCFSE Accord - an agreement that sets out how the VCFSE sector and the public sector in Greater Manchester should work together - closes tomorrow at 5pm.
Have your say: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The consultation on the refresh of the GM VCFSE Accord - an agreement that sets out how the VCFSE sector and the public sector in Greater Manchester should work together - closes tomorrow at 5pm.
Have your say: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
October 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🚨 Closing tomorrow!
The consultation on the refresh of the GM VCFSE Accord - an agreement that sets out how the VCFSE sector and the public sector in Greater Manchester should work together - closes tomorrow at 5pm.
Have your say: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The consultation on the refresh of the GM VCFSE Accord - an agreement that sets out how the VCFSE sector and the public sector in Greater Manchester should work together - closes tomorrow at 5pm.
Have your say: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
In response to the protests and the misunderstandings surrounding asylum accommodation, a group of people with lived experience of life in hotels have come together to share their perspective to replace rumours with real life experiences.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group response to the protests outside hotels
Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group have shared a response to the misunderstandings surrounding asylum accommodation, shaped by a group of people with lived experience of life in hotels.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In response to the protests and the misunderstandings surrounding asylum accommodation, a group of people with lived experience of life in hotels have come together to share their perspective to replace rumours with real life experiences.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We are seeking new members that are linked to specific networks in Greater Manchester, or with specific areas of expertise:
➡️ Local faith/ interfaith networks, and
➡️ Community Transport
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
➡️ Local faith/ interfaith networks, and
➡️ Community Transport
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Open call for new GM VCFSE Leadership Group members to represent faith and community transport
An open call for two new GM VCFSE Leadership Group members to be ‘catalysts and connectors’ for the VCFSE sector.
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We are seeking new members that are linked to specific networks in Greater Manchester, or with specific areas of expertise:
➡️ Local faith/ interfaith networks, and
➡️ Community Transport
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
➡️ Local faith/ interfaith networks, and
➡️ Community Transport
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...