We’re a Leadership Group dedicated to promoting the role and involvement of the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Greater Manchester. Visit our website: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/https://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mwpxldeu4z2vWe were proud to have the opportunity to present our sector’s priorities to the Mayor of Greater Manchester, outlining how greater local control of powers and resources can help ensure communities receive the support and opportunities they need ⬇️30 Sep 2026 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwpxldeu4z2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mw6jwjhkrb2dHow can communities play a stronger role in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies? Join GMCA as they launch the Inclusive Resilience Pathways Toolkits. 📅 13 October ⏰ 12pm–1pm 💻 Online https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-resilience-pathways-launch-tickets-200041241438123 Sep 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6jwjhkrb2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mvzbgnos2c2s📨 Landing in your inbox this Friday! Sign up to receive the GM VCFSE Leadership Group ebulletin, featuring news, events, opportunities, and the latest policy updates relevant to thesector in Greater Manchester. 🔗 Sign up here: https://database.vsnw.org.uk/VSCE-Leadership-GM21 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzbgnos2c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mvmocdu5eh2rSee social infrastructure in action at Our Sale West Big Local. Explore how the places, organisations, relationships and spaces that connect communities can create the foundations for community-led change. Register: https://database.vsnw.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=43&reset=116 Sep 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmocdu5eh2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mvkn5vu2js22We are proud to have joined more than 200 organisations in backing Runnymede Trust's open letter calling for a national anti-racism strategy. We need coordinated action to advance racial justice across public policy, in response to growing intolerance across our society.15 Sep 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkn5vu2js22https://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3muojj2nqit2i📣 Help shape improvements to employment practices in Greater Manchester - just one week left to apply! We are seeking a Voluntary, Community, Faith or Social Enterprise (VCFSE) representative to join the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board. https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/greater-manchester-good-employment-charter-board-seeking-vcfse-representative04 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muojj2nqit2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mtvwmayfo22wWe are very happy to share that Jenny Higson, CEO at Tameside, Oldham, Glossop & Stockport Mind is the new Co-Chair of The Safer and Stronger Communities VCFSE Leadership Group, joining Duncan Craig OBE, Founder & CEO of We Are Survivors. Read more ⬇️ https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/safer-and-stronger-communities-vcfse-leadership-group-welcomes-new-co-chair25 Aug 2026 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvwmayfo22whttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mtvn7vatsi2wSign up to receive the Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group ebulletin this Friday, featuring updates, news, events and the latest policy changes relevant to the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Greater Manchester. https://database.vsnw.org.uk/VSCE-Leadership-GM25 Aug 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvn7vatsi2whttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mtt2yvkaz42w📣 Help shape improvements to employment practices in Greater Manchester We are seeking a Voluntary, Community, Faith or Social Enterprise (VCFSE) representative to join the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board. Apply by 11 September https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/greater-manchester-good-employment-charter-board-seeking-vcfse-representative24 Aug 2026 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtt2yvkaz42whttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mtdpjw34y22qLast week, our new Mayor announced plans to revitalise Greater Manchester’s high streets with a new £20million fund which will be made available to local businesses, business groups, and voluntary & community organisations. Read more: https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/greater-manchester-unveils-20m-fund-transform-high-streets18 Aug 2026 07:38 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdpjw34y22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3msuvih6fh523We're pleased to share that Kirit Patel has been appointed as the VCFSE representative to the Greater Manchester Joint Health Scrutiny Committee, ensuring our sector's knowledge & experience helps inform health & care scrutiny in the city-region. https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/kirit-patel-appointed-as-vcfse-representative-to-greater-manchester-joint-health-scrutiny-committee12 Aug 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msuvih6fh523https://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mspxds55dp2o📣 Help shape improvements to employment practices in Greater Manchester We are seeking a Voluntary, Community, Faith or Social Enterprise (VCFSE) representative to join the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board. Apply by 11 September: https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/greater-manchester-good-employment-charter-board-seeking-vcfse-representative10 Aug 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspxds55dp2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3msfu3fqd2h2hWe are delighted to welcome a new GM VCFSE Leadership Group member, Khadija Patel, Director of Bolton-based KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club. Khadija will be helping to champion the role of faith organisations at a strategic level. https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/welcoming-the-newest-member-of-the-greater-manchester-vcfse-leadership-group06 Aug 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfu3fqd2h2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3msfmazfurd2v🚀 Have you visited the new Greater Manchester Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Accord microsite? We're continuing to build the resource library, so keep checking back for new tools to help bring the Accord's commitments to life. https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/accord/accord-home06 Aug 2026 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfmazfurd2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3msdcrxtcau27A co-designed Memorandum of Understanding between Burys VCFSE sector and public sector is helping to create stronger partnerships and support a more collaborative approach to delivering better outcomes for residents. https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/strengthening-collaboration-between-burys-vcfse-and-public-sectors05 Aug 2026 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdcrxtcau27https://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3ms6543wz6k2o🎥 What is the Greater Manchester Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Accord, and why does it matter? Watch our new 2-minute animated explainer video to find out more.03 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6543wz6k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mrub3vdqyc22We are seeking a voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise (VCFSE) representative to join the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Board. Complete the Expression of Interest Form by 11 September 2026. https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/greater-manchester-good-employment-charter-board-seeking-vcfse-representative30 Jul 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrub3vdqyc22https://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mrnbcix2sz2fThe Greater Manchester Sanctuary Seekers Community Response Group are building a more welcoming Greater Manchester by connecting organisations, influencing systems, and championing the experiences of people seeking sanctuary. https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/working-together-for-sanctuary-a-cross-sector-network-for-greater-manchester27 Jul 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnbcix2sz2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mrcgjmgmb22nTwo weeks ago, 120 leaders and staff from across Greater Manchester's voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) and public sector came together to mark a renewed 9-year collaboration agreement - the GM VCFSE Accord. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKQd6pNwN4Y23 Jul 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcgjmgmb22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mr3k4thhrs2sLast week Greater Manchester Mayoral candidates shared their vision for working alongside the voluntary, community, faith and social (VCFSE) enterprise sector. Watch the in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uYc1jPEG54 Read what candidates had to say: https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/community-power-housing-and-health-greater-manchester-mayoral-husting-for-the-vcfse-sector20 Jul 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3k4thhrs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mr3jfk6jp62oCongratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming the UK's first Labour and Co-operative Prime Minister. We welcome his first instruction as Prime Minister to "end rough sleeping in our country". It is a bold ambition to tackling one of the most visible and enduring injustices facing our communities.20 Jul 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3jfk6jp62ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mqrtfy4ld22yThank you to everyone that has joined us in Manchester this hot evening. We look forward to hearing from candidates today, on how they plan to work with our sector. #GMVCFSEHustings202616 Jul 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrtfy4ld22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mqrs2dslai2n🎥 LIVE NOW: Greater Manchester Mayoral Hustings for the VCFSE Sector How will the next Mayor of Greater Manchester work with voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations? 🔴 Watch live: youtube.com/live/0uYc1jPEG54?feature=share https://youtube.com/live/0uYc1jPEG54?feature=share16 Jul 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrs2dslai2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mqr3g7yxfi2i🔴 WATCH LIVE: Greater Manchester's mayoral candidates take questions from the VCFSE sector and share their vision for tackling inequality, empowering communities and shaping the future of our city-region. 🎥 Watch live from 6:45pm today: https://www.youtube.com/live/0uYc1jPEG54?feature=share16 Jul 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr3g7yxfi2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social/post/3mqj74klsol2iThis Thursday evening, Greater Manchester's Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector comes together to hear from candidates standing to become our next Mayor. Book your place now - don't miss out! https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-events/greater-manchester-mayoral-election-hustings-for-the-voluntary-community-faith-and-social-enterprise-vcfse-sector13 Jul 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:ag65f24prlj7pyotvbgdzoyb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqj74klsol2i