Over the last year we have run multiple programmes supporting people across diverse communities in Bury, Stockport, Manchester and Trafford to gain skills, confidence and access to networks. Courses across each area have combined: Over the past 9 months more than 300 people have engaged in opportunities and events including our Christmas Bazaar, Multicultural Christmas event, […]
Making Tax Digital
Are you self-employed or a landlord? Was your income over £50,000 in 2024/25? From 6 April 2026, you will probably need to report your Income Tax digitally through HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD). If you’re affected, you’ll need to send a summary of your business income and expenses to HMRC every three months through MTD-compatible […]
A Year of Connection, Confidence and Community – Flourish Together’s 2025 Highlights
As the year comes to an end, we’re looking back on 2025 and the growth, connection, and community impact it brought. Across Greater Manchester and beyond, Flourish Together has continued to support and encourage women’s leadership, well-being, enterprise, and personal development, and this past year’s achievements speak to the strength of our collective effort. From […]
Celebrating Civic Leadership in Greater Manchester
Flourish Together CIC celebrates 33 leaders who graduated from the Greater Manchester Civic Leadership Programme, we deliver with She Leads for Legacy CIC and GMCA. The programme was designed to open doors into civic and public life, equipping participants with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to step into governance roles and influence decision‑making spaces. […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – December
Celebrating Val Hogan of Verve Community CIC and Leigh’s Tearoom & Community Hub Val Hogan is the founder of Verve Community CIC and Leigh’s Tearoom & Community Hub, organisations built on kindness, community, and a determination to reduce vulnerability. Her career began in the Television and Broadcast industry, working with major manufacturers such as Sony […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – November
Claire Ferguson of Wild Lotus Wellbeing This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Claire Ferguson, a passionate educator, therapist, and community builder whose journey through multiple careers has led her to create spaces of healing and connection. A Journey of Many Lives Claire’s path has been anything but conventional. From hospitality to teaching design and technology, […]