A living income is a way to change the social security system for the better – and it could be pioneered in the UK for people in Greater Manchester.
What’s on in June
Events and actions taking place this month in Greater Manchester.
Insurance industry conference in Manchester draws protest against fossil fuels
Last week (14 May 2025) protestors from a coalition of environmental groups demonstrated against the annual conference of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA).
Child poverty rates are rising in Greater Manchester
More children than ever are living in poverty, and numbers will continue to rise unless something is done.
Salford based sport league offers an inclusive space for trans and non-binary people
Rainy City Roller Derby (RCRD) is offering an inclusive sporting space for trans and non-binary people across the North West.
“No climate justice without a free Palestine” rallies activists across Manchester, and the world
On Saturday 16 November, hundreds marched in Manchester city centre to mark the global day for climate justice – joining forces with Palestine activists under the banner ‘No Climate Justice without Palestine’s Liberation’.
Rochdale’s Breaking Barriers production company is raising the bar with new project ‘Elevation’
Blackstone Edge is the setting for an immersive experience that adds new meaning to this iconic landscape.
Rochdale Festival of Ideas
In March, Rochdale hosted its first ‘Festival of Ideas’. Coinciding with the reopening of the renovated Rochdale Town Hall, it brought together artists, musicians, community groups, and schools to explore the power of creativity in bringing together everyone across Rochdale’s diverse community.