23.03.2026

Partner with Purpose: Why Your Business Should Connect with Manchester’s VCSE Sector

Partner with Purpose: Why Your Business Should…

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Manchester is a city built on community, creativity and collaboration. At the heart of that spirit is a thriving network of organisations working every day to make life better for the people who live and work here. Businesses can become an important part of that story. What is the VCSE Sector?

The voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector forms a vital part of Manchester encompassing charities, social enterprises, community groups and the community work of faith organisations. These are organisations driven not by profit, but by purpose.

VCSEs engage with an enormous range of issues — from homelessness and unaffordable housing to specialist medical research and climate change. Many focus on a particular challenge or a specific group in society who need support and representation, such as women facing domestic abuse.

Join Us on 16th April

Manchester Community Central is hosting a networking event on 16th April at St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North 10am – 1230pm dedicated to helping businesses and VCSE organisations find one another and work together in a mutually beneficial way. Whether your business is completely new to the sector or looking to build on existing relationships, this event is for you.

On the day, you will:

  • Hear more about what the VCSE sector is, its importance to Manchester, and the role Manchester Community Central plays in helping it to grow and thrive
  • Learn from the experiences of businesses and VCSE organisations already working across sectors — and be inspired by what they have gained
  • Understand the tools and support Manchester Community Central offers right now to help businesses and VCSEs start working together
  • Meet some of the incredible organisations that make up the sector

A delicious lunch prepared by a VCSE sector organisation will also be provided!

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to businesses of all sizes and VCSE organisations, including:

  • Businesses who are new to working with the VCSE sector and want to explore what’s possible
  • Businesses who already collaborate with VCSE organisations and want to deepen those relationships
  • VCSE organisations seeking to engage with the business community
  • Anyone looking for insight, inspiration and practical information on finding a VCSE partner to work with


For more details Message me via this site, or LinkedIn, or call number below 

Richard Phillips (He/him), Business Partnerships Lead & Volunteering Development Worker
Manchester Community Central 07789 893 441

 

  • volunteering
  • Charities/not for profits
  • ESG
  • CSR
  • Social Value

I am looking for businesses who want to work with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to that can directly address gaps or specific needs by developing mutually beneficial…

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