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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 6h

🚀 Building capacity, filling gaps, sharing best practice — here’s the latest on the GM VCSE Infrastructure Development Programme (Apr–Jun 2025).

UKSPF - E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme

The E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme (GMIDP) will improve the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) locality infrastructure support for community activity.

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 1d

There's still time to have your say on a refreshed Accord agreement that will enable the voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise and public sector in GM to work together effectively, improving outcomes for our communities.
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Help shape an agreement to enable effective working between the public and VCFSE sectors in Greater Manchester

A consultation to shape how the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector and the public sector in Greater Manchester (GM) work together to improve outcomes for communities and…

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 1d

Fair pay, job security, decent conditions — too often procurement treats these as bonuses. Anne Lythgoe argues good work should be built into every contract. Read her blog: buff.ly/FD4VkoS

10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 2d

Local Infrastructure Orgs are collaborating to strengthen GM’s VCSE sector. Explore the Apr–Jun 2025 Infrastructure Development Programme briefing:

UKSPF - E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme

The E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme (GMIDP) will improve the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) locality infrastructure support for community activity.

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 3d

🎨 Are you a creative, freelancer or small arts org in Greater Manchester? Apply to the Inspire Fund for grants of £500–£2,000 to support your work. Details ➡️ buff.ly/2CM7lQZ

10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 6d

Over the past year, 10GM and local partners have been strengthening Greater Manchester’s social economy. By building inclusive support, fostering connections, and prioritising wellbeing, the programme is helping communities thrive. Find out more about the journey so far: buff.ly/jyJCAtC

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 7d

What’s new in VCSE support across GM? The Apr–Jun 2025 Infrastructure Development Programme update is here. 📄

UKSPF - E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme

The E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme (GMIDP) will improve the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) locality infrastructure support for community activity.

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 8d

In her guest blog, Anne Lythgoe calls out the UK’s procurement system for treating fair pay & decent conditions as “extras”. Shouldn’t good work be the baseline? Read more 👇 buff.ly/FD4VkoS

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 9d

Social enterprise & social investment support are priorities for the GM VCSE Infrastructure Development Programme. Catch the latest update here:

UKSPF - E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme

The E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme (GMIDP) will improve the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) locality infrastructure support for community activity.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 10d

✨ New funding this week! ✨

🏛 £10k–£50k for improving community buildings
🏡 Up to £6k from Community Benefit Funds
♿ Funding for accessible transport innovation
🔬 £20k public engagement science grants
🧸 £5k for small children’s charities

Details 👉 tinyurl.com/kwxz8pu7

#GrantTracker

Photo of a group of people standing behind a large Toy Trust banner.

Photo of a man using a wheelchair, on a platform beside a train that has a ramp from the platform to the doors.

Photo of the countryside with wind turbines visible in the distance.

Promotional photo for the launch of the NI Community Infrastructure Fund

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 10d

🆕 💫 The GMCA Inspire Fund has reopened for the final time.
Grants ranging from £500 to £2,000 are available to aid freelance artists, musicians, performers, and small organisations to support creative journeys.
Discover more:

The GMCA Inspire Fund

The GMCA Inspire Fund is providing grants of £500 – £2,000 for freelance and independent artists, and small organisations across Greater Manchester. You may be a musician who would benefit from a new…

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 10d

There are lots of new jobs on the GM Recruitment Hub this week💚💜
Could you be Creative Living Centre's new Volunteer Co-ordinator?
Age UK Bolton's Home From Hospital Co-ordinator?
Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton's Money Advice/Debt Caseworker?
Or MASH's Homeless Outreach Worker?
More: buff.ly/d4NsCKl

10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 10d

Closes tomorrow ⚠️
📢 VCSE orgs in GM: Could £5k help you deliver health & wellbeing projects for unpaid carers from global majority communities? Apply now 👉 buff.ly/FIsELxx
⏰ Deadline: 12PM, 30 Sept

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 22d

Apply by 21 September!
Peer support programme for people from racialised backgrounds in #GreaterManchester, hosted with @10gm.bsky.social and @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social

Mentorship, workshops, networking and small fund included.

Info: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/explori...

#Leadership #Inclusion

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 13d

🔍 Discover how 10GM and partners have been strengthening GM’s social economy over the past year. From building inclusive support to prioritising wellbeing, the programme is making a real impact.
🔗 buff.ly/jyJCAtC

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 13d

🚨It's deadline day! Applications for the GM Walking and Wheeling fund close at midday. Get your idea in now and help your community stay active, connected, and resilient this autumn and winter.
👉 Apply here: buff.ly/7ELkUcE
#GMMoving

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 14d

The Assura Community Fund GM Programme is offering 20 x £5,000 grants for projects supporting unpaid carers from global majority communities. Deadline 12PM, 30 Sept 👉 buff.ly/FIsELxx

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 14d

Voice, influence & support for VCSE organisations — see what’s happening across GM through the Infrastructure Development Programme (Apr–Jun 2025). 🔗

UKSPF - E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme

The E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme (GMIDP) will improve the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) locality infrastructure support for community activity.

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 14d

⚡ Only 24 hours to go! The GM Walking and Wheeling Fund closes on 26 Sept. This is your last chance to get funding for a project that helps people keep moving through the colder months.
🚶 Apply now: buff.ly/7ELkUcE
#GMMoving

10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 15d

Have your say 🗳️
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.

Help shape an agreement to enable effective working between the public and VCFSE sectors in Greater Manchester

A consultation to shape how the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector and the public sector in Greater Manchester (GM) work together to improve outcomes for communities and…

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 15d

🔥 Autumn and winter can be tough for staying active. But walking and wheeling projects bring warmth, connection and community through the darker months.
💡 Apply to the GM Walking and Wheeling Fund before 26 Sept to get your community out and about: buff.ly/7ELkUcE

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 16d

⏰ Final week! The GM Walking and Wheeling Fund closes on 26 Sept. Perfect timing to launch projects that keep people moving, socialising, and enjoying the outdoors this autumn and winter.
👉 Find out more: buff.ly/7ELkUcE
#GMMoving

10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 16d

🎯 Got an idea to support unpaid carers from global majority communities? The Assura Community Fund GM Programme could back you with £5,000. Apply 👉 buff.ly/FIsELxx
Deadline: 30 September

10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 16d

Strengthening community infrastructure across all 10 boroughs — get the Apr–Jun 2025 update on the GM VCSE Infrastructure Development Programme. 📘

UKSPF - E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme

The E11 GM Infrastructure Development Programme (GMIDP) will improve the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) locality infrastructure support for community activity.

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 17d

Tomorrow ⚠️
There’s still time to have your voice heard! Final emergency planning focus group:
📅 28 Sept, 1–3pm
💻 Online (Teams)
🎁 £25 voucher
🔗 buff.ly/YBECxAH