On Friday 13 June we will be hosting an open newsroom at Feel Good Club for you to learn about our work, bring your ideas and get involved in what we do.
A living income campaign has been launched in Greater Manchester with mayor Andy Burnham’s support
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.
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.
Greater Manchester’s collective history: Rose, Support and Action for Women’s Network
Rose is the founder of a charity called Support and Action for Women’s Network (SAWN), based in Oldham. She is also the co-founder of Mama Health and Poverty Partnership. We met Rose at Rochdale’s 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration event, and had a conversation as part of our generative inquiry into Greater Manchester’s shared heritage.
Women in Greater Manchester are flourishing as a force for social change
Look around Greater Manchester, and you will see women of different backgrounds using their experience, passions and talents to respond to the challenges facing society and its communities.
Greater Manchester’s collective history: Jim, Caring and Sharing Rochdale
Jim works for Caring and Sharing Rochdale, a community organisation which exists to support and empower vulnerable people of diverse ethnicities in Rochdale and surrounding areas. We first met Jim at Rochdale’s 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration event, hosted by Caring and Sharing Rochdale.
This conversation forms part of our generative inquiry into Greater Manchester’s shared heritage.
You told us you were interested in more stories on Greater Manchester’s heritage – here’s your chance to get involved
We are seeking generative conversations with people and community groups interested in our diverse heritage, to allow us to get to the heart of the story and understand what matters to real Mancunians.
2024 General Election results for Greater Manchester
We stayed up all night to see the results, and here they are! The polling predictions and exit polls got it right, and Greater Manchester has become a Tory-free zone with 25 Labour and 2 Lib Dem seats.