GMCVO

Who they support

GMCVO Social Enterprise Developing the ecosystem of social enterprise support in Greater Manchester GMCVO Equality Alliance Working across all marginalised communities to influence policy making in Greater Manchester GMCVO Skills for Growth - SME Support Tailored support to help organisations up-skill employees and improve productivity GMCVO Community research and Learning Understanding the role of voluntary action in Greater Manchester in context

Grant criteria

GMCVO works to achieve economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester through collaborations and supporting others We provide projects, services and support to enable citizen-led VCSE organisations to play a full and equal part in the development and governance of the Greater Manchester city region. We support and connect individuals who act as VCSE representatives at GM boards and forums and enable people with shared interests to come together and have their voices heard. We act as lead and accountable body for partnerships and funding streams. Our practical services include news, events, policy and research. Our subsidiary companies provide a conference centre and social investment.

Grant details

Who do we work with? We are only one player alongside many others. We function as a centre for voluntary organisation and a reference point for a web of contacts, networks, partnerships and initiatives operating at every scale across the city region and beyond. We prioritise partnership with Greater Manchester institutions regardless of sector. We are the lead body or host for a range of VCSE-led partnerships and networks including Ambition for Ageing, Volunteering GM, GM BME Network and BME Leaders Group, GM Social Enterprise Network, GM Social Investment, GM VCSE Assembly and GM Third Sector Research. We are members of the GM VCSE Leadership Group, GM Poverty Action, GM Social Value Forum, GM Futures and the national Voluntary Sector Core Cities group.