Working to create social change can be deeply rewarding — but it can also be emotionally demanding. The pressures of leading a start-up or scale-up social venture often sit alongside personal responsibilities, lived experiences, family life and the wider challenges facing our communities every day. That’s why we’re pleased to be working with Amna from Psynergy […]
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Splash Social Enterprise Network
We started the SPLASH Network in the autumn of 2025 as a way of connecting with organisations in and around Trafford, opening the doors to our Altrincham Hub and creating space for potential collaboration. What has grown since then is a dynamic monthly meeting of minds that now stretches far beyond Trafford and across Greater […]
Celebrating Programme Success with the WEA!
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]