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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Huge congratulations to everyone nominated for a thank you or award tonight. You are amazing and a true example of why we host Spirit of Manchester every year. Thank you!

Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to the #SpiritofMcr25 Dr Sylvia Sham award for Contribution to the Sector winner, Alan Kwan!

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteer of the Year winner, Paul Arnold!

Thanks to Wythenshawe Community Housing Group for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteer of the Year category! @wchg.bsky.social

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteering Team winner, The Space Group Manchester!

Thanks to Townhouse Lettings for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteering Team category!

Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Volunteer Involving Organisation winner, Booth Centre! @boothcentre.bsky.social

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Tackling Inequalities winner, Contact Hostel! @contacthostelmcr.bsky.social

Thanks to Manchester City Council Inclusion and Engagement Team for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Tackling Inequalities category @mancitycouncil.bsky.social

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Social Economy Champion winner, Across Ummah!

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Community & Business Collaboration winner, Community Grocery and the Flava People!

Thanks to Bidfood for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Community & Business Collaboration category!

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Partnership and Collaboration winner, Caritas Salford!

Thanks to Assura for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Partnership and Collaboration category!

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Young Volunteer of the Year winner Hana Salih!

Thanks to Clyde & Co for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Young Volunteer of the Year category!

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Trustee/Committee Member of the Year winner, John Herstell!

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Service User Involving Organisation winner, The Getting It Right Team!

Thanks to Manchester City Council @mancitycouncil.bsky.social for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Service User Involving Organisation category!

Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Inspiring Campaign winner, GMR Rail Accessibility Campaign!

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Creative Community Spirit winner, Adele Owen!

Thanks to One Manchester for supporting this category!

Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our #SpiritofMcr25 Community Cohesion winner, HideOut Youth Zone!

Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to Manchester Housing Providers’ Partnership (MHPP) for supporting our #SpiritofMcr25 Community Cohesion category!

Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Each table at our #SpiritofMcr25 awards tonight is named after a prominent change-maker linked to the Fifth Pan-African Congress that took place in Manchester in 1945. Find out more in our table name brochure: manchestercommunitycentral.org/sites/defaul...

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

We are live! #SpiritOfMcr25 🎉💫 Join us for an evening of celebration of the voluntary and community sector and vote for who you would like to see win each award!

Tune in now to cast your vote and experience the excitement from your home! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBwT...

Spirit of Manchester Awards 2025 (livestream)

YouTube video by Macc Manchester

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Don’t forget to send us your thank yous! Who has made a difference to your year? Makes sure to use the #SpiritofMcr25 hashtag or tag @McrCommCentral and we will share them throughout tonight's awards!

Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

@ajp1917.bsky.social thank you! 🌟

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Watching us live? Having a watch party? Take a photo and tag us @McrCommCentral remember to add #SpiritofMcr25

Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

We believe, that by working together, we can achieve great things and make a positive impact across the city of Manchester and wider. So why not join us and become part of our growing network! manchestercommunitycentral.org/who-we-are/m... #SpiritofMcr25

Membership | Manchester Community Central

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to everyone who’s donated to our #SpiritofMcr25 raffle & auction! Here is a list of all the prizes on offer at tonight’s ceremony! manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-manch...

Spirit of Manchester 2025 Raffle | Manchester Community Central

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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to Avanti West Coast, The Bagel Shop, Manchester United, 53two and Band on the Wall for donating to our #SpiritofMcr25 raffle!
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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to Royal Exchange Theatre, Trafford Golf, Treasure Hunt Manchester, Castlefield, Open Kitchen and Powerleague for donating to our #SpiritofMcr25 raffle!
@rxtheatre.bsky.social @castlefielduk.bsky.social