Who we are…

Community Network for Manchester is a collection of voluntary and community groups organised through networks, that exists to find new ways of enabling people to fully participate in Manchester’s economic, social and cultural life.

What we do…

• We provide a clear, open and accountable structure that enables voluntary and community groups to participate in ways that are appropriate to them.
• We lead on the provision of information and communication between the Third Sector and the Manchester Partnership.
• We create and increase the opportunities for voluntary and community groups to participate in decision making and influence service delivery.
• We develop links between voluntary and community groups and promote collaborative working that supports a thriving and sustainable Third Sector in Manchester.
• We give policy and development support to voluntary and community groups in Manchester.

How we do it...

• Strategic Engagement
• Strengthening the Third Sector
• Information and Communication
• Support in Building Capacity
• Inclusion and Diversity