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, […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – October
Changemaker of the Month: Mary Olanrewaju This October, we’re proud to celebrate Mary Olanrewaju—an extraordinary SEND educationist, counsellor, life coach, and community trainer—whose work is transforming lives across the UK and Nigeria. Mary is the founder of Equal Education Chances (EEC), a charity committed to inclusive education and social change. Her journey began with a […]
Happy Me, Happy Futures: Flourish and Happy Me Community Join Forces Again in Bury!
This summer, Flourish Together CIC is proud to partner for the second year with Happy Me Community to launch Happy Me Happy Futures. This will be a free, community-led programme supporting women across Bury to explore wellbeing, build confidence, and take steps toward personal and professional growth. Running from August 2025 to January 2026, the […]





