We’re on a mission to unleash the unlimited
potential that exists in our communities!

Are you based in Ancoats &
Beswick or Clayton & Openshaw?
Do you have a great idea to boost community health and wellbeing?

Do you need support to
grow your idea? 


Step Up MCR could offer the support you need to develop
your idea into a sustainable community project.


WHAT WE CAN OFFER

  • Funding & Fundraising Support

    We have a small community funding pot supported by local partners like Manchester Local Care Organisation, MCR Active, One Manchester and MSV Housing. 


    We can also help with Crowdfunder campaigns to maximise local support, or signpost you to other funds. 


    You can request funding by letting us know your idea via the questions below. Our funding is decisions are supported by our Advisory Panel of local people living and working in our neighbourhoods. 

  • Connections & Peer Support

    We can connect you to local businesses and partners to get your idea off the ground. Our partners may be able to give the time, money, resources, space, or expertise you need to develop your idea.

  • Tailored Case Work Support

    We can get the wheels turning on your idea by supporting you one to one. 

  • Access to Opportunities

    We can support you with capacity building, mentoring, coaching, and training.

  • Promotion to Step Up MCR Audiences

    We will shout about your project through quarterly community newspaper, website, e-bulletins and events.

THE PROCESS

1. Tell us about your idea by answering our five questions.


In particular, we want to know how your idea supports one or more of Manchester Local Care Organisation's Neighbourhood Priorities for 2023-24.


These are- Mental Health, Moving More, Digital Inclusion, and Social Isolation.

2. We will arrange a chat with you to gather any extra information.



3. Our team, made up of people who live and work in the area, will consider ways that we may be able to support you.


Our team includes local residents, partners and businesses:


Manchester Local Care Organisation, MCR Active, One Manchester, Manchester City Council, MSV Housing, Canal & River Trust, Manchester Settlement, The Resonance Centre, Buzzin' Sounds, Access Sport, and The Royal Exchange Theatre.

4. If we like your idea, we will add you into our Peer Support Network and work with you on your tailored development plan!

1.

What is the name of your idea,
project or organisation?

2.

What area do you work in?

Do you work in Ancoats & Beswick or Clayton & Openshaw?

3.

Please tell us about your
idea, project or organisation.


You might want to include where the idea came from, when it started, the stage you’re currently at and anyone you’re working with at the moment.

4.

How might your idea boost health
and wellbeing in the community?


We want to know how your idea addresses at least one of our four neighbourhood priorities: Mental Health, Moving More, Digital Inclusion or Social Isolation.

5.

What support might you need
to progress your idea, project
or organisation?


If you're looking for funding, please tell us the amount and detail how it will be spent.


There is no upper funding limit, however Step Up MCR has a small community funding pot to distribute. We may be able to support larger requests through Crowdfunder campaigns or signposting to other funds.

Tell us your idea

Tell us your idea via our online form, by email, or any way that suits you.


This might be a video, phone call or by arranging a face to face chat.

Contact Us

Get in touch

Ancoats & Beswick
Clayton & Openshaw