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A joint venture to support the local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Greater Manchester. 10GM.org.uk
Your organisation’s voice matters, and we need it to build an up-to-date picture of the VCSE sector in GM, helping us to ensure the sector is properly understood and supported.
📬LIO members: the survey should have landed in your emails.
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🎉 Take part and your organisation could win £250
Each organisation completing the State of the Sector survey is entered into a locality-based prize draw worth £250.
📬 LIO members: Check your inbox for the survey email.
Not a member of an LIO? No problem! You can still take part:
The State of the Sector survey captures the experiences, achievements and challenges of organisations across Greater Manchester.
📬LIO members: the survey should have landed in your emails.
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📣 Be one of the first voices we hear in the State of the Sector research
VCSE organisations across GM are invited to take part in an important piece of research shaping future funding, policy & support.
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£2,500 grants are available for VCSE organisations across Greater Manchester to develop community‑led projects tackling gambling harms.
Support includes training, co‑design workshops & lived‑experience input.
Apply by 2 March → manchestercommunitycentral.org
📣 State of the Sector research is now open
VCSE organisations across Greater Manchester are invited to take part in an important piece of research shaping future funding, policy and support.
📬LIO members: the survey should have landed in your emails.
Find out more
Wigan VCSE groups! Join the GM Cancer & Inequalities Network 🗣️
A space to share learning, raise challenges, and influence GM‑wide work tackling cancer inequalities. Meets online every 6 weeks. You don’t need to be a cancer specialist to take part.
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By taking part in this research, organisations help build a clear picture of the VCSE sector across Greater Manchester. Your input will influence funding, policy, and support, making sure the sector’s voice is heard.
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Thank you in advance for taking part 💚
The State of the Sector research launches next week! 🎉
LIO members: the survey will land in your inbox on Monday 26 January 📆
If you're not a member of an LIO, you can still take part! We'll be dropping the link for you to take part on our socials regularly 😊
Your work matters and we want to make sure it's seen, heard and celebrated. When you respond to the State of the Sector survey, you help show the real impact our sector makes. Look out for it later this month!
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🎙️ Have you tuned in to the GM Live Well Podcast yet?
Episode 7 dives into what happens when systems truly share power. When “fixers” work hand-in-hand with communities, the results speak for themselves.
This episode features our very own Liz Windsor-Welsh—don’t miss it!
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Brilliant BBC coverage of 17-year-old Divine Aikbekean, whose journey was supported by Your Trust through 10GM's community-led Violence Reduction programme in Rochdale. Article: buff.ly/3AxQSbZ
Find out more about the 10GM community-led violence reduction programme: buff.ly/XLeJbxf
Help us to get a full picture of the VCSE sector across Greater Manchester.
Take part in the State of the Sector research (coming soon)
State of the Sector is coming and we want your voice to be part of it.
LIO members: look out for details in your inbox later this month.
Our sector has changed significantly in recent years. The State of the Sector survey captures your experiences, achievements and challenges to create a full picture of the VCFSE sector. So let’s make it a new year and a stronger sector.
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 🎆
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Let’s make 2026 a year of evidence and impact. Get ready to take part in the State of the Sector survey and help shape support for our communities. LIO members: check your inbox in Jan 2026.
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Thanks for being with us this year✨it's been a privilege.
Most of our team are now recharging, ready for an energetic 2026! 🔋 We’ll see you then. In the meantime, we all wish you a restful festive break.
Organisations that take part in the State of the Sector survey will receive an Individualised Insights Report for your organisation. LIO members: watch your inbox in January 2026 for the email from Nottingham Trent University.
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LIO members: the State of the Sector research is coming! This survey will map the size, diversity and impact of Greater Manchester’s VCSE sector. Look out for your email in January 2026.
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Big or small, every VCSE organisation counts. Taking part in the State of the Sector survey helps build a robust evidence base to influence policy, funding and future support across Greater Manchester. LIO members: the survey will land in your inbox - Jan 2026.
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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.
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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:
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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💡 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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🆕 ✨ 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.
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🌆 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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“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
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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
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:
‘The movement is growing. Come and join us!’
The #GMLiveWell Podcast connects voices of hope, action & community from across our city-region.
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Episodes released weekly
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