Bury VCFA

🎄Today our team are celebrating Christmas Jumper Day. We are raising money for Bury Hospice
Why not visit our new Shop Local and Social page in Bury to find local charity shops and make a local purchase or donation.
Visit our Festive page and link to our shop page in today's calendar post ⬇️
https://lght.ly/9a9cb63

A great turnout for this afternoon's Bury Council Cost of Living drop-in👏
Our team were on hand providing information about our services and the volunteering available across Bury.

🎄 View our Festive Countdown Calendar and Join the fun from Dec 1st-24th for daily surprises:
🔔 'Elful' hints for your group
☃️ Celebrating our Bury VCSE Sector
🎁 Shop local and social updates!
Visit our Festive page today and unwrap the joy! 🌟
https://lght.ly/8kahi6h

Today marks the anniversary of the murder of 14 women at a university in Montreal Canada. This led to the start of the White Ribbon movement. Today we remember all those who have been affected by men’s violence. It’s time to for all women.
https://lght.ly/3na5l44

Have a look at our new 'LETs Be A Good Neighbour This Winter' guide live on our website❄️
Shop with kindness - If you shop online consider using Easyfundraising to support local groups at no cost to you💻
View the guide or poster on our news stories page⬇️
https://lght.ly/lhnapa9

The Bury Culture Grants Programme is for Bury-based VCSE organizations & is a chance to uplift our communities through art, culture, and heritage. 🎨🌍
🗓️ Mark your calendars – Deadline 5pm Jan 31 2024.
For details and Meet the Funder dates, check out ⬇️
https://lght.ly/1j1cakl

🌈✨ Join the LGBTQI Bury Forum for the Drop-in Christmas Party! 🎉🎹
Celebrate the season with songs around the piano, festive drinks & mince pies.
Tue 12 Dec 7:00pm-9:00pm at The Big Fandango
Save the date & join the merriment! See advert for info

Join the Greater Manchester review on childhood obesity – and tell us what you think is really behind it. With your help, this campaign can reach even more people and make a real difference.
Take the short survey below⬇️
https://lght.ly/hb15b6h

Congratulations to the LGBTQI forum Bury for delivering an informative afternoon workshop covering Hate Crime awareness against LGBTQI disabled people 🏳️‍🌈

We are hiring for 2 positions⬇️
1️⃣Capacity Building Coordinator - Are you motivated and can foster working relationships?
2️⃣Volunteer Development Officer - Ready to make an impact?
Deadline for applications is 12pm Sun 7 Jan 2024
https://lght.ly/9ai0ike

Today Is International Volunteer Day👏
Thank you to the volunteers for their time and commitment to making a positive difference in our community across Bury.
Looking to volunteer? Visit our volunteer bank page below for live roles⬇️
https://lght.ly/h2ff91i

Ready to make a difference? 🌟 Volunteer today & be a positive change in the Borough of Bury! Explore our live volunteer roles on the Bury VCFA Volunteer page. Don't forget to check out our latest Volunteer Bulletin for inspiring stories and activities!💙
https://lght.ly/a73gk3n

The Let's Do It! Community Fund is closing soon.

The fund offers grants of up to £2000 for any community group, social enterprise or voluntary organisations based in or working in Bury.

Funding ideas need to meet the key seven principles of the Bury’s LET’S Do It! strategy to improve the lives of Bury residents and strengthen local communities.

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th December at 10am

To find out more visit - https://lght.ly/7j5iid

If you or someone you know is involved with a loan shark there is help and support out there, Stop Loan Sharks England can help get you back to financial freedom visit https://lght.ly/mfaf1ai

🎄Have you checked out our Bury VCFA Festive Countdown Calendar?🗓️
Visit our page during 1st-24th Dec for surprises including:
🔔 ‘Elful' hints for your group
☃️Celebrating our Bury VCSE Sector
🎁Events, Activities & more!
Visit our Festive page today⬇️
https://lght.ly/2dep62

Visit our Shop Local and Social in Bury Padlet page where we are sharing social enterprises, charities and local small businesses in Bury⬇️
https://lght.ly/on79ad6

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard. You don’t need to deal with your grief alone.
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find the right support for you.
Visit https://lght.ly/n333oa3

Stay Winter Strong by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19. Protect yourself and others. Check out the NHS Seasonal Vaccinations and Winter Health page for more info. Let's keep each other safe⬇️
https://lght.ly/g4997c

Join the Projecting Grief webinar and hear how Jo and Laura, following their own losses, have created Projecting Grief, an online gallery exploring the relationship between loss, creativity, and healing.
📅7 December
🕐10-11.30am
Book now 🎟️ https://lght.ly/edggebg

🎄Our Bury VCFA Festive Countdown Calendar page is now live!🗓️
Visit our page during 1st-24th Dec for surprises including:
🔔 ‘Elful' hints for your group
☃️Celebrating our Bury VCSE Sector
🎁Events, Activities & more!
Visit our Festive page today⬇️
https://lght.ly/5fd7l6

❄️🧣 Winter Reminder: Stay Cozy & Connected! 🏡🤗
As the chilly days roll in, let's remember to bundle up & share the warmth! Take a moment to check on your neighbours, family, & friends. A small gesture can make a big difference.
https://lght.ly/h3bfh1m

Let’s to stop violence before it starts. We’re thinking about the values and traits that men can nurture to transform harmful behaviours.
Find out more on the White Ribbon Day website⬇️
https://lght.ly/boki9c0

Looking for Cost of Living information?
Our Cost of Living page is for groups that support people they work with to access cost of living support. Access the list of resources on our page below⬇️
https://lght.ly/jj803fc

Be a Good Neighbour this Winter. If you are aware of anyone who is Rough sleeping, contact the Bury Council Rough Sleeper Team. Your call could provide vital support and warmth to someone in need.
Full details are available on the page below⬇️
https://lght.ly/ooj4ba

We are hiring for 2 positions⬇️
1️⃣Are you motivated and can foster working relationships? Apply for our Capacity Building Coordinator
2️⃣Ready to make an impact? Apply for our Volunteer Development Officer
Deadline for applications is 12pm Sun 7 Jan 2024
https://lght.ly/8b8dbjj

View our feedback from our recent social media and Canva introduction session👏
🗓️ Spaces available for our 1-2-1 social media drop-in clinic Mon 4th Dec (link below)
🎨 Dates for our next Canva workshop to be announced soon!
https://lght.ly/l7jeei7

🎉The Bury Culture Grants Programme is now live. For Bury-based(VCSE) organisations to support local people to explore & celebrate art, culture, & heritage of Bury’s diverse communities 🎨
🗓️ Deadline 5pm 31st Jan 24.
For details & meet the funder dates⬇️
https://lght.ly/9mhi5k9

Last chance to apply for our Youth Led Grants. Turn your ideas into reality for GM Hate Crime Awareness Week (6th–12th Feb 2024). Up to £500 funding is available for Bury-based youth-led groups.
Don't miss this opportunity. View our grants page today⬇️
https://lght.ly/n7kd3m7

The PeerFest GM Sustainability Fund is available for groups that facilitate mental health peer support in GM.
Find out more and share your thoughts on what they can do to support you via the survey at:

Please fill out this form

Today is 🌈 Why not explore our Local Events and Notice Board page?
📍 Discover ways to make a difference:
🧡 Donate Goods
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities
🎄Attend Festive Activities & more
Visit our page below
https://lght.ly/o7m71h2

Gaddum are running a free Peer Support Forums to discuss the challenges you face and share resources and tips. The forum will cover how to attract attendees, What makes peer support successful, and how to prevent burn out. See poster for Zoom session dates and booking details

Outreach Volunteer Fair
🗓️30th November 2023 10am-3pm
📍35-37 Blackburn St, Radcliffe, M26 1NR
Pop on by and find out about fantastic local volunteering opportunities and take the opportunity to speak with local community organisations.

"📣 Calling all Bury Borough VCSE groups and organizations! 📊 Share your voice in our Bury Pulse Check survey. Let us know your training needs and how we can support you better. Your input matters! Complete the short survey here⬇️
https://lght.ly/go82anj

in your workplace today. Start by challenging:
derogatory comments
objectification
sexist ‘humour’
overfamiliar remarks
practices excluding women & favour men
with “I’m not ok with that”.
This is a first step to make women safer at work⬇️
https://lght.ly/cna3hl2

📢 Join our Social Media Drop-in Session! Learn how to boost your group's presence online, promote events, and more. 📱🌟
🗓️ Mon, Dec 4, 2023
🏢 Bury VCFA Office
⏰ 10:00am-3:30pm (Various drop-in slots available)
ℹ️ https://lght.ly/j7db26c

Social Media Drop-In Session Join our Social Media drop-in session on how to best use social media to help promote your groups activities, events and more.

Invading personal space can be sexual harassment, and it's never okay. If you see someone being harassed on public transport, be a bystander who cares. Don't ignore it – take action.
Report incidents quickly and discreetly at
https://lght.ly/oo8n27e

Communities, organisations, schools & place of worship have taken leadership roles to end men's violence
against women with White Ribbon UK They have become Ambassadors and Champions to and stop violence before it starts. Will you?⬇️
https://lght.ly/g2a52lo