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Live Well Trafford Community Grants 2026/27

What Is the Live Well Trafford Community Grants Fund? Live Well is Greater Manchester’s approach to making sure everyone has access to great everyday support in their neighbourhood. In Trafford, this has a clear local vision: everyone in Trafford should have the opportunity to live well – in good health, in connected communities, and with

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Trailblazer VCFSE Grants 2026/27

Trafford Council is pleased to confirm that a new round of Trailblazer VCFSE Grant Funding will launch shortly, building on the success of last year’s programme. This funding forms part of the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, supporting residents who are furthest from the labour market to take their first steps towards employment, learning, volunteering or enterprise.

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Cost of Living Crisis Greater Manchester 2026 Funding Programme

Are you a voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) organisation with an annual income between £50,000 and £250,000 and based and working within one of the ten localities of Greater Manchester? Does your organisation support people most affected by social inequalities who are struggling to cope with the worst of the cost-of-living crisis? If your

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Trafford VCFSE Risk Management & Multi-Agency Working Survey

Changing Futures Trafford are inviting Trafford VCFSE organisations to take part in a short survey exploring how community organisations identify, manage, and respond to risk when supporting local residents. As VCFSE organisations increasingly play a key role in supporting people with complex needs through community services, social prescribing, and multi-agency pathways, this survey aims to

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Newsletter Ageing in Place Regular Update

Metrolink Mural is Love Letter to Old Trafford

An eye-catching new mural that was a year in the making celebrates the spirit of Old Trafford. Taking inspiration from local heroes including 101 Dalmatians author Dodie Smith and Ian Curtis, the giant artwork officially launched on Friday 15 May 2026 and has already been turning the heads of commuters and passersby at Trafford Bar Metrolink The

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Trafford VCFSE Leaders Meeting 2026 – 20th May

We’re pleased to invite VCFSE leaders to our next Trafford Collective meeting—an opportunity to connect, share insights, and help shape the future of our sector locally. This session will focus on consultation around the refreshed Greater Manchester VCFSE Accord (2026–2035), a partnership agreement designed to strengthen collaboration between the public sector and the VCFSE sector,

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23 April 2026 – Trafford Community Collective Members Meeting

We were delighted to be joined by around 50 attendees representing diverse local communities in Trafford at our members meeting on 23rd April 2026 hosted by Sale Moor Community Partnership. The meeting celebrated the dedication of local people who work tirelessly to strengthen their communities and marked the launch of the Trafford Live Well Spaces

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Trafford Community Collective Members Meeting: Putting Power into our People and Communities – 23rd April

Trafford Community Collective Members Meeting: Putting Power into our People and Communities Join Trafford Community Collective for our next Members Meeting — a space for VCFSE organisations to connect, share learning, and shape what’s happening across Trafford. This session will bring together colleagues from across the sector to explore practical insights, real examples, and new

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