Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity

✨ Introducing the Manchester 24hour Run lap sponsors ✨ A big thank you to Auto Trader UK, Accenture and Mistral from Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity and the Manchester 24hour Run team! Our live events rely on the generosity of the business community of Greater Manchester, and we are always blown away by the support. So, thank you to these incredible organisations for ensuring the Manchester 24 Hour Run will raise as much as possible for the pioneering scheme A Bed Every Night. Nobody deserves to spend a night on the streets. Together, we can end homelessness. 

⭐ Save the Date 27.03.25 ⭐ The date for our annual gala dinner has been announced, and we cannot wait! Make sure it’s in your diary. More information will be coming soon about where you’ll find tickets and what you can expect for the evening. From guests in conversation to incredible live music, this is not one to miss! If you are a business or organisation wondering what more you can do, get in touch to find out about the sponsorship packages we have available to you. Corporate sponsorship of our events is vital in ensuring the maximum amount of funds will go towards helping organisations supporting people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. So, get in touch today: https://buff.ly/3VxDEth

Last week #TeamGMMC joined the Manchester 24hour Run team for their shakeout warm-up event! The 5k lap had a great turnout and got us excited for the main event, 13th- 14th November. Over a 24 hour period, 5k laps will be ran continuously through Manchester city centre, all to raise funds for the pioneering scheme A Bed Every Night. This impressive display of determination and unity against homelessness can be joined by anyone. So, if you fancy joining one of their 5k laps, be it 2pm or 2am… or anywhere in between, head to this link to find out more: https://buff.ly/40mZ0fp

With homelessness on the rise across the UK and in Greater Manchester, the demand on services is significant. Throughout winter, this pressure becomes even greater. And, with deaths to people experiencing street homelessness rising by 42% in the last year, this is a national emergency. More must be done to support people experiencing homelessness and those facing street homelessness. Help us support organisations that provide lifesaving spaces of safety, security and support. No one should have to experience homelessness. Please consider donating today. https://buff.ly/3uZMvs8

Looking for the perfect gift? We've got you covered. For £30 you can cover the cost of a warm bed, food and full wrap-around support for someone who really needs it. Gift it to a loved one, friend or family member for their special occasion. Give a gift that counts. You will receive an e-gift certificate in your inbox to print off and share with your loved one on their special day. Follow this link to find out more: https://buff.ly/3S5Yk9k

We could not do what we do without the support of the Renew Hub and SUEZ UK.   Their donation means the charity has an operational team actively working to support organisations on the frontline of the housing and homelessness crisis in Greater Manchester. We can put on more events, raise more money, and deliver a policy series that can shine a light on just what is needed to tackle homelessness and truly eradicate the need for rough sleeping. The funds they donate are transformative. Thank you for your support SUEZ. If you are a business or organisation working in Greater Manchester, consider supporting Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity. You can guarantee that by choosing us as your charity partner, the funds you donate will go directly back into helping the community in which you operate. Start the conversation today: https://lnkd.in/e5WeurVB

Our grants are a lifeline to organisations on the frontline. A previous grant to Coffee4Craig helped them employ a Corporate Social Responsibility Manager. This role gives the organisation security and time to plan for their future. Thanks to this new role, Coffee4Craig can continue to provide vital support to people experiencing homelessness. Help us protect more vital organisations like this one. Please consider donating today: https://lnkd.in/dXi7P_aP

It has only been a week since the Big GREATer Manchester Pub Quiz took place across our city-region- and what an evening it was! Pubs across Greater Manchester hosted our ‘manc’ themed pub quiz, and saw teams compete to win some pretty exciting prizes. This was all to raise funds for the pioneering scheme, A Bed Every Night. The event offered participants the perfect way to mark World Homeless Day, 10th October. Take a look at all the fun that was had 👀… and not to mention, the thousands raised. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped to make the event the success it was. As you may know already, we are no stranger to an unusual fundraiser here at Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity. So, if you’ve got an idea for a fundraiser, we’d love to hear about it! Get in touch today.

We have signed the #Planforthe136k’s open letter urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to end the benefit trap that homeless young people face when entering work. By joining over 140 youth, homelessness and housing association organisations, we’re making it clear: a policy shift to Make Work Pay in the October Budget is crucial for empowering homeless young people to secure meaningful employment and help reach their full potential.  Read more on this from the Big Issue, including words from our CEO, Fran Darlington-Pollock. This benefits 'trap' is forcing homeless young people out of work (bigissue.com)

Our Autumn 2024 Small Grants Programme is open and we are now accepting applications. If you are an organisation that supports people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, operate in Greater Manchester and are in need of some funds as we head into the colder months, apply today! : https://buff.ly/4eZAB3g Please share across your networks or with those you think may benefit from this grants programme.