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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Be really deliberate as to why you want to do that. What do you want lived experience for?" In the NHS North West Leadership Academy's latest podcast episode, Kat shares practical advice on how healthcare systems can engage with communities authentically 🎧Listen now buff.ly/OekH5oG

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"It isn’t transactional, it isn’t prescriptive, it isn’t short term. It’s based on a fundamental level of trust." Kat joined NHS North West Leadership Academy's podcast. Listen now 👇 buff.ly/OekH5oG

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The places, relationships & organisations that connect us are the foundations for stronger, healthier communities Join us to explore what social infrastructure looks like in practice & how it can support communities to lead change, shape services and tackle local challenges. buff.ly/dhZXltp

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Bringing together businesses, social enterprises, charities and community organisations from across Stockport and beyond, the Proper Good Business Summit is a space to meet new people, share ideas and explore what's possible when we work together. Join @sector 3 on 12 November. buff.ly/LFcsDxv

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us for a learning visit to Our Sale West Big Local. 📅 30 September 🕚 11.30am-2.30pm 📍 Our Sale West Big Local buff.ly/dhZXltp

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"We haven’t got a health problem, we’ve got a village problem—and the VCSE sector does the village bit really, really well." Listen to Kat on why NHS-VCSE partnerships need to ditch short-term, transactional metrics and build long-term trust instead. 👇 buff.ly/OekH5oG

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What happens when communities are trusted to lead? Join us at Our Sale West Big Local to explore social infrastructure in action and see how community-led approaches can create lasting change. 📅 30 September ⏰ 11.30am-2.30pm 📍 Our Sale West Big Local Book your place: buff.ly/dhZXltp

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

At 10GM, we know that strong communities are built on strong relationships, trusted local organisations and spaces that bring people together. Join us to explore social infrastructure in action at Our Sale West. 📍 Our Sale West Big Local 📅 30 September ⏰ 11.30am to 2.30pm buff.ly/dhZXltp

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In NHS North West Leadership Academy's latest podcast episode, our Kat breaks down what real, meaningful collaboration looks like between the VCSE sector and system partners like the NHS. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: buff.ly/OekH5oG

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We're joining colleagues from VSNW and Local Trust at Our Sale West Big Local for an in-person session exploring the role of social infrastructure in creating the foundations for community-led change. 📅 30 September 🕚 11.30am to 2.30pm 📍 Our Sale West Big Local buff.ly/dhZXltp

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Social Infrastructure for Community-Led Programmes: Learning from Big Local and Live Well including a visit to Our Sale West | Voluntary Sector North West Database

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

And that's a wrap! The window to apply for a grant from the Trauma Responsive GM Fund has now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied! If you applied, you can expect to hear back within 6 weeks of the closing date - good luck 🍀 buff.ly/L9zgYv9

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🔴 3 days left — Trauma Responsive GM Fund closes Friday 7 August at 12pm. VCSE orgs across GM: this is your last chance to apply for grants of £5,000–£10,000 to embed trauma-responsive practice into your work. Read the guidance, complete the form, and submit before the deadline. 👉

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The Trauma Responsive Greater Manchester (GM) Fund is awarding grants of £5,000 to £10,000 to voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Greater Manchester. The Fund is…

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🚨 One week to go. The Trauma Responsive GM Fund closes 7 August at 12pm. Grants of £5k–£10k for VCSE organisations in Greater Manchester — and late applications aren't accepted. If you've been meaning to apply, this is your sign. 👇

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Got a postal vote but forgot to send it back? 📬 You can hand deliver it to any polling station in your borough. You’ll need to complete a Postal Vote Return Form when you hand it in. #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Just three hours left to vote in the GM Mayoral Election. Polling stations close at 10pm. Remember to take your photo ID or Voter Authority Certificate with you. Find out what ID is accepted: buff.ly/yupjMjl #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

It's polling day in Greater Manchester 🗳️ Polls are now open until 10pm. Don't forget to bring an accepted form of photo ID, or your Voter Authority Certificate if you applied for one. Find your polling station here: wheredoivote.co.uk

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Polls open at 7am tomorrow for the GM Mayoral Election. Not sure where your polling station is? Check your poll card or the online polling station finder wheredoivote.co.uk #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Two days to go until the GM Mayoral Election 🗳️ Got a postal vote? Send it back now to make sure arrives in time. Voting in person? Don't forget your photo ID 📸 Find out more: GMElects.org.uk #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Does your org work with people who've experienced trauma? The Trauma Responsive GM Fund (£5k–£10k grants) supports: 🏠Improving your physical spaces 🎓Staff/volunteer training 📋Reviewing policies & procedures 🔁Learning, reflection & evaluation ⚠️Applications close 7 August. Apply now

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Voting on Thursday 30 July? 🗳️ The GM Mayor is elected using the Supplementary Vote system. There are two columns on the ballot paper. You have the opportunity to cast your votes for your first and second choice candidates. 🔗GMElects.org.uk #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The GM Mayoral Election takes place in 4 days on Thursday 30 July. Find out more about the election and how to vote at GMElects.org.uk #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Polling stations across Greater Manchester have support available for voters who need assistance. Staff are there to support if you need help reading the ballot paper or just aren't sure what to do. Find out more: GMElects.org.uk #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🔔 Just over 2 weeks left to apply for the Trauma Responsive GM Fund. Grants of £5,000–£10,000 for VCSE orgs in Greater Manchester. Projects can run Sept 2026 – Sept 2027. Don't leave it too late — read the guidance and start your application now 👇

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Planning to vote in the GM Mayoral Election on 30 July? 🗳️ Today's the final day to apply for a proxy vote or for free voter ID. Don't get caught out on polling day. Apply by 5pm today: buff.ly/yupjMjl

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Voting at a polling station in the GM Mayoral Election on 30 July? You'll need an accepted form of photo ID 📸 No ID? Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate before 5pm on 22 July. Find out more: buff.ly/yupjMjl #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Good trauma-responsive training goes beyond a 1-day course🎓 The Trauma Responsive GM Fund is looking for projects that deliver training with measurable impact or review organisational policies to better reflect trauma-informed principles Up to £10k available per grant Apply by 7 Aug

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Calling all postal voters! Postal vote packs will start to arrive from Friday 17 July onwards. Look out for your pack, remember to read the instructions carefully and post the pack back as soon as possible. #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Don't miss your chance to vote in the GM Mayoral Election on Thursday 30 July. Need more information? Electors across GM will receive a booklet with info on the election, the candidates, and what the Mayor does. Look out for yours in the post or view online in accessible formats at buff.ly/J5ePt8M

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Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group @gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🔴 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: www.youtube.com/live/0uYc1jP...

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🏠Could a grant help transform your physical environment? A priority of the Trauma Responsive GM fund is Improving Spaces — making the places people come to for support feel safe, welcoming, and truly trauma-responsive Grants of £5k–£10k available for VCSE orgs in GM Apply by 7 Aug buff.ly/L9zgYv9

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Planning to vote by post in the GM Mayoral Election? Today’s your last chance to apply for a postal vote. ⚠️ buff.ly/3CDmq3I #GMElects

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📝 Thinking of applying for the Trauma Responsive GM Fund? Strong applications will: ✔ Show a clear understanding of trauma-informed principles ✔ Explain how principles will be put into practice ✔ Include robust outcome measures to demonstrate impact Deadline: 7 Aug | Grants: £5k–£10k buff.ly/L9zgYv9

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The Trauma Responsive GM Fund is awarding grants of £5,000–£10,000 to help organisations go beyond basic trauma awareness — and genuinely embed trauma-responsive practice into their services, spaces, and systems. Applications close 7 August 2026 Find out more and apply: buff.ly/5qhSmow

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🏠 Could a grant help transform your physical environment? One of the Trauma Responsive GM Fund priorities is Improving Spaces — making the places people come to for support feel safer, more welcoming, and truly trauma-responsive. 👉

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Trauma doesn't just affect individuals — it shapes communities, services, and the spaces people walk into every day The Trauma Responsive GM Fund exists to help orgs across GM take meaningful, practical steps to create environments that are safe, supportive, and empowering 👉

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thinking about applying for the Trauma Responsive GM fund? Join Salford CVS and the Trauma Responsive Greater Manchester team for an online Meet the Funder session on 30 June at 12:30pm. It's a great chance to ask questions and understand what makes a strong application buff.ly/5qhSmow

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🗓️ Want to know more before you apply for the Trauma Responsive GM Fund? Join Salford CVS and the Trauma Responsive GM team for an online Meet the Funder session on 30 June at 12:30pm It's a great chance to ask questions and understand what makes a strong application Find out more: buff.ly/5qhSmow

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

💡 Does your org work with people who've experienced trauma? The Trauma Responsive GM Fund (£5k–£10k grants) supports: 🏠 Improving your physical spaces 🎓 Staff/volunteer training 📋 Reviewing policies & procedures 🔁 Learning, reflection & evaluation Apply now 👇 buff.ly/5qhSmow

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🆕 ✨ The Trauma Responsive Greater Manchester Fund is now live. VCSE organisations can apply for funding to support trauma-informed and trauma-responsive services. Find out more and apply: buff.ly/5qhSmow

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We're co-designing a £16.5m programme with communities across Greater Manchester — and we genuinely don't know exactly what it'll look like yet. That's not a gap. That's the whole idea. 👀 Read Kelly's blog to find out more 👇 buff.ly/ctZpNBg

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Equity isn't a box to tick — it has to run through every part of this programme, from design to delivery. That was the honest message at our Spaces of Hope and Connection launch, and it's one we're holding onto. 💙 buff.ly/ctZpNBg

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

At our launch event, a man who'd never written a poem before performed one so powerful you could hear a pin drop. 🙏 That's the energy behind Spaces of Hope and Connection. Read about it here 👇 buff.ly/ctZpNBg

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Our report on GM Moving's Test & Learn work in Wigan and Bury doesn't just reflect on what happened — it points to what comes next. The insights from Bury VCFA & Groundwork Wigan will guide how we support community-based approaches to active lives across GM buff.ly/NbMQyNP

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

100+ community-led spaces. £16.5m. Four years. Greater Manchester. The Live Well Spaces of Hope and Connection programme is about creating places where people can genuinely meet, belong and find support. Prioritising people facing the deepest inequalities. 💙 Find out more 👇 buff.ly/ctZpNBg

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

VCSE orgs are doing vital work to support active lives — but they can't do it without the right support. Our report highlights the need for: 💪Dedicated, flexible community-based roles 🫂Wraparound capacity building for VCSE groups 💸Longer-term funding to reflect reality Read itt: buff.ly/NbMQyNP

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

💬 "Qualitative responses consistently emphasise the importance of local infrastructure, peer and cause-based networks, mentoring, trustee and governance support, fundraising help, templates, and access to tailored expert advice." Read more: buff.ly/mvJvUNN

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Almost two-thirds of small charities struggling to find support, research finds

There is a ‘significant gap’ between the support needed by charities and what they can realistically access, the report says

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🆕 We've just published a new blog from our very own Kelly Duke reflecting on the joyful launch of Spaces of Hope and Connection — £16.5m to create 100+ community-led spaces across Greater Manchester. 💙 A brilliant day, a bold programme. Read it here 👇 buff.ly/ctZpNBg

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

In Wigan, Groundwork Wigan built something invaluable: trust. 🤝 By developing relationships with local sports clubs, new connections emerged between community organisations and wider systems — connections that simply didn't exist before. Read our Test & Learn report: buff.ly/NbMQyNP

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