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.

We are a partner in the VCFSE Accord which is a three-way agreement between us, the GMCA and the GM NHS Integrated Care System, based in a relationship of mutual trust, working together, and sharing responsibility. 

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27th August, HOME Manchester

Data doesn’t have to be daunting. Join 10GM for an interactive and supportive session designed to help VCSE organisations begin or build on their data journey

The Integrated Settlement funding deal for Greater Manchester came into effect on 1st April 2025, representing a significant step in the devolution of power from Central Government to the city-region.

Last month, colleagues from GMCA spoke at the GM VCFSE Leadership Group meeting to share more about what the Integrated Settlement means for the VCFSE sector.

Following an open recruitment process, Bernadette Elder, Inspiring Communities Together, and Rachel Summerscales, GM Community Led Homes, have been appointed to the Greater Manchester Land Commission.

Bernadette and Rachel are well-placed to advocate for and represent the sector, offering their expertise in driving social value from public assets for the wider community, and in community ownership of public assets, respectively.

The refreshed Greater Manchester Strategy for 2025-2035, launched Wednesday 9^th July, recognises the VCFSE sector as a key partner in the future of the city-region.

GM VCFSE Leadership Group members fed into and helped shape the strategy to ensure our sector’s priorities were reflected, and we are pleased to see a commitment to a dedicated funding and an investment strategy for the sector.

Read the latest update in full.

On Thursday 3^rd July, the UK Government shared the 10 Year Health Plan for England which sets out a new course for the NHS to guarantee its sustainability for the future.

Colleagues at Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW) have written a useful blog that sets out potential opportunities for the VCFSE sector within the 10 Year Plan.

8th October, Village Hotel Manchester Ashton

This event will celebrate 10 years of primary care in partnership, as well as look ahead to the next decade as we design the primary care vision for the future.

Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise colleagues are invited to join.

Read the latest update in full.

7th August, Online

The Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter is a new initiative to raise housing standards in Greater Manchester. It will support landlords to deliver a good service to their tenants, and help tenants find a landlord who is committed to setting an example to show that renting can be better.

The VCSFE sector has a vital role to play in the success of the Charter. This webinar will help you to find out more about the Charter and how you can be involved.

This session is for anyone in the VCSFE sector, you do not need to be focused on housing to attend.

27th November, King's House Conference Centre Manchester

The government is  running a public consultation on how organisations involved in preparing for and responding to emergencies work with VCFSE organisations.

‍The consultation proposes strengthening the legal requirement for these emergency responders to build and maintain partnerships with the VCFSE sector.

Respond by Tuesday 16th September 2025.