RSS FeedGMCVO’s director, Alex Whinnom, took part in a Question Time-style debate with sector leaders and politicians in London on 16th May.
Building economic and social inclusion
ESI is the Economic and Social Inclusion Network, which brings together Greater Manchester’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, plus individuals and groups, who are working to build economic and social inclusion in the region.
ESI aims to:
• Demonstrate the impact of Greater Manchester’s VCS organisations in building economic and social inclusion to third sector funders
• Support Greater Manchester’s VCS organisations that deal with issues caused by worklessness and deprivation
• Work in partnership with Greater Manchester’s public authorities, including local councils and the NHS
• Build economic and social inclusion by influencing policy-makers through informing, involving, consulting and collaborating with all of our Network members, external partners, and friendly organisations
• Facilitate discussion and debate between those working to build economic and social inclusion
• Encourage a collaborative approach to building economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester
• Use a pan-equalities approach to inform statutory bodies and VCS organisations of the needs of disadvantaged communities and groups
• Campaign and lobby on behalf of VCS organisations working with disadvantaged communities and groups
• Encouraging participation and partnership working to strengthen the involvement of VCS organisations in decision making in Greater Manchester
ESI is free to join and provides an opportunity for information sharing, as well as participation in consultation, research and the chance to influence social and economic policy across Greater Manchester.
For more information, or to join the ESI mailing list, please contact: Andy Rawling, Policy and Partnerships Officer, 0161 277 1032, andy.rawling@gmcvo.org.uk.
ESI News is the bi-monthly newsletter of the Economic and Social Inclusion Network, covering news, policy, events and research concerned with poverty, unemployment and related issues in Greater Manchester. You can download ESI News for free at the attachment link below.
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Relevant Courses / Events / News
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Individuals and organisations from across Greater Manchester are invited to submit their experiences of poverty to a newly-formed commission set up to examine the extent and impact of poverty in th
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Accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), the Level 4 Award in Management has been designed to give practising or aspiring middle-managers a solid foundation for their develop
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ICT Enterprise Officer (Technical)
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Bury has been announced as one of 10 areas that will lead work to tackle binge and underage drinking under the Government’s Active Safer Communities programme.
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Youth unemployment is becoming a danger to society, according to shadow chancellor Ed Balls.
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The authors of a New Economy working paper hope that its recommendations will help to further enhance the effectiveness of public spending policies in Greater Manchester.
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Greater Manchester is one of four areas in the country piloting a ‘whole place’ Community Budget approach.
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AfSL is seeking a part-time Development Worker to lead the Green Seeds project to achieve outcomes which result in lasting change in the communities involved.
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The Government’s Big Society initiative has failed to work closely enough with the voluntary sector, according to a report from think tank Civil Exchange.
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Manchester Jewish Museum is looking for an experienced volunteer officer to manage a new project, Building Bridges, an inter-generational volunteer project targeting young unemployed peopl
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Manchester Cultural Employers Forum Volunteer Task Group, Volunteering Greater Manchester and Manchester Museum are working in partnership to offer a series of four Volunteer Manager Training Days
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A new social network which connects volunteers to each other and local projects has been launched.
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A new report says that 22 per cent of advice charities are in danger of closing down as a result of funding cuts.
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The closing date for the last few Community First panels to register is approaching.
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Would you like to demonstrate to your customers and clients that you are committed to meeting your environmental responsibilities?
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A new free website and service to help community groups and schools across Greater Manchester find and work with artists and creative organisations has been set up by the Arts Room.
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GMCVO is hosting Katherine Davies from the Morgan Centre for a practical session on creative research techniques.
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A new telephone advice line providing information and legal advice on child protection and safeguarding issues has been launched by Coram Children’s Legal Centre.
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The second annual survey of local Compacts is now open.
