Independent Safeguarding Authority (Word)

From October 2009 there will be a Single Safeguarding Authority to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults.

Growing Success Conference 21 April 08 (Word)

A conference report from our annual partnership event looking
at what we need to do to strengthen the voluntary and community sector for children, young people and families in Manchester.

Are You Local - Working Together Differently in Districts (Word)

 A report from a multi-agency conference held in February 2007 which focused on how a model of locally-based multi-agency working might work for the voluntary and community sector aswell as reviewing the seven key priorities in the Children and Young People's Plan.

How Do We Make It Happen (Word)

A report from a multi agency conference held in February 2006  which looked a how voluntary, community and statutory partners could work together better around key themes

What Difference Do We Make (PDF)

What is the contribution of the voluntary and community sector to improving the quality of life of children, young people and families in Manchester? This report details MACC's work to illustrate just how much value the sector adds.

What Do We Want to Say (Word)

A report from a voluntary sector conference held in November 2005 which consulted with voluntary and community sector organisations on the Children and Young People's Plan for Manchester

How Do We Work Together (Word)

A report from a multi agency conference held in Sept 05 looking at the role of the voluntary and community sector in the provision of services

From Playgroups to Prisoners Families (PDF)

During 2003, the Forum commissioned an audit of the range of voluntary organisations and groups in the city who provide services for children and families. The results were published in April 2004.