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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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· 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
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
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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
buff.ly/nfRCsfF
💡 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
“It’s time for a new approach — one that does with people, not to them.”
The #GMLiveWell podcast brings together stories & ideas from across Greater Manchester.
Tune in weekly. Starting with the trailer now: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Please share using #GMLiveWell
The #GMLiveWell podcast brings together stories & ideas from across Greater Manchester.
Tune in weekly. Starting with the trailer now: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Please share using #GMLiveWell
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“It’s time for a new approach — one that does with people, not to them.”
The #GMLiveWell podcast brings together stories & ideas from across Greater Manchester.
Tune in weekly. Starting with the trailer now: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Please share using #GMLiveWell
The #GMLiveWell podcast brings together stories & ideas from across Greater Manchester.
Tune in weekly. Starting with the trailer now: buff.ly/H97O2ON
Please share using #GMLiveWell
And that's a wrap! 🎬
The GMCA Inspire Fund is now closed for the final time. Thank you to all who have applied since March 2024!
If you applied for this round, decisions are expected within 6 weeks 🤞
We can't wait to find out what you have planned 🎨 🎭 🎥
#GMCAInspire
The GMCA Inspire Fund is now closed for the final time. Thank you to all who have applied since March 2024!
If you applied for this round, decisions are expected within 6 weeks 🤞
We can't wait to find out what you have planned 🎨 🎭 🎥
#GMCAInspire
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
And that's a wrap! 🎬
The GMCA Inspire Fund is now closed for the final time. Thank you to all who have applied since March 2024!
If you applied for this round, decisions are expected within 6 weeks 🤞
We can't wait to find out what you have planned 🎨 🎭 🎥
#GMCAInspire
The GMCA Inspire Fund is now closed for the final time. Thank you to all who have applied since March 2024!
If you applied for this round, decisions are expected within 6 weeks 🤞
We can't wait to find out what you have planned 🎨 🎭 🎥
#GMCAInspire
Applications close today! Apply for grants of £500–£2,000. This initiative, managed by Salford CVS on behalf of 10GM, is part of GMCA’s Culture Fund to strengthen the creative sector.
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Applications close today! Apply for grants of £500–£2,000. This initiative, managed by Salford CVS on behalf of 10GM, is part of GMCA’s Culture Fund to strengthen the creative sector.
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
You know what's scary? You have just two days left to have your say on the VCFSE Accord refresh. If you work in the VCFSE or public sector, take part now. Consultation closes on 31 October 👻 🎃
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October 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
You know what's scary? You have just two days left to have your say on the VCFSE Accord refresh. If you work in the VCFSE or public sector, take part now. Consultation closes on 31 October 👻 🎃
buff.ly/zrXbRI7
buff.ly/zrXbRI7
Only 3 days left to apply for the Inspire Fund! This fund is now open, offering grants of £500–£2,000 to support your creative journey, whether that’s through new equipment, costume upgrades, or professional development.
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
October 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Only 3 days left to apply for the Inspire Fund! This fund is now open, offering grants of £500–£2,000 to support your creative journey, whether that’s through new equipment, costume upgrades, or professional development.
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
One week left to apply for the Inspire Fund! This fund is now open, offering grants of £500–£2,000 to support your creative journey, whether that’s through new equipment, costume upgrades, or professional development.
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
One week left to apply for the Inspire Fund! This fund is now open, offering grants of £500–£2,000 to support your creative journey, whether that’s through new equipment, costume upgrades, or professional development.
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
Apply here: buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
Help shape an agreement to enable effective working between the public and VCFSE sectors in Greater Manchester 💫
We're asking VCFSE and public sector staff to take part: buff.ly/zrXbRI7
We're asking VCFSE and public sector staff to take part: buff.ly/zrXbRI7
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Help shape an agreement to enable effective working between the public and VCFSE sectors in Greater Manchester 💫
We're asking VCFSE and public sector staff to take part: buff.ly/zrXbRI7
We're asking VCFSE and public sector staff to take part: buff.ly/zrXbRI7
“Good work” should be the rule, not the exception. In this guest blog, Anne Lythgoe challenges public procurement to make fair employment non-negotiable.
Guest blog: Procurement of Social Value – should ‘good work’ really be additional?
In this guest blog, Anne Lythgoe, Director of the Social Audit Network, challenges the UK’s public procurement system for treating “good work”—fair pay, job security, and decent conditions—as a bonus…
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October 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
“Good work” should be the rule, not the exception. In this guest blog, Anne Lythgoe challenges public procurement to make fair employment non-negotiable.
Got big creative plans? The Inspire Fund wants to help. From equipment to training, small grants are available for creatives & small organisations in GM. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Got big creative plans? The Inspire Fund wants to help. From equipment to training, small grants are available for creatives & small organisations in GM. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
From building inclusive support to prioritising wellbeing, the Social Economy programme is helping communities across Greater Manchester thrive. Learn how 10GM and partners have supported local organisations over the past year: buff.ly/jyJCAtC
October 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
From building inclusive support to prioritising wellbeing, the Social Economy programme is helping communities across Greater Manchester thrive. Learn how 10GM and partners have supported local organisations over the past year: buff.ly/jyJCAtC
Only a couple of weeks left to help shape a programme of work to enable more effective GM-level partnership working between the voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise sector and the public sector to improve outcomes for our communities. Have your say now:
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October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Only a couple of weeks left to help shape a programme of work to enable more effective GM-level partnership working between the voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise sector and the public sector to improve outcomes for our communities. Have your say now:
buff.ly/zrXbRI7
buff.ly/zrXbRI7
The UK lags behind other countries in embedding good work into procurement. Anne Lythgoe explains why weak social value scoring isn’t enough. Blog here 👇 buff.ly/FD4VkoS
October 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The UK lags behind other countries in embedding good work into procurement. Anne Lythgoe explains why weak social value scoring isn’t enough. Blog here 👇 buff.ly/FD4VkoS
Supporting Greater Manchester’s creative talent: the Inspire Fund is offering £500–£2,000 grants to small arts groups, freelancers and creatives. Don’t miss out — apply today! Details ➡️ buff.ly/2CM7lQZ
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Supporting Greater Manchester’s creative talent: the Inspire Fund is offering £500–£2,000 grants to small arts groups, freelancers and creatives. Don’t miss out — apply today! Details ➡️ buff.ly/2CM7lQZ