More Useful Stuff (Word Document)

A “think piece” on the future role of the voluntary and community sector in the midst of cuts, riots, ministerial statements and uncertain times.

2011 Report to the Childrens Board (Word Document)

In February 2011, Manchester Children's Board held a special meeting to discuss the impact of public sector cuts and changes to services on children and families in Manchester. All the partner organisations contributed a report from their perspective. MACC prepared a report on the risks to the services and support provided by voluntary and community sector organisations.

2010 Tendering Case Study (PDF File)

A case study of tendering for voluntary and community sector infrastructure support in Manchester in 2009.

2010 Business Improvement Support for Carers Organisations (PDF File)

During 2009 & 2010 MACC provided Business Improvement Support to a number of voluntary and community sector groups working with carers in Manchester. These groups were facing changes with the process through which they are commissioned. This report evaluates the work of MACC, the outcomes achieved by the groups and the lessons for commisisoners.

2008 Including Men Father in Service Delivery and Design (PDF File)

Sowing Seeds have produced a good practice guide to involving men and fathers in the development of services. There is an increasing need for agencies to recognise the role of men and fathers as Government sets new standards for engagement.

Thanks to Sowing Seeds for permission to upload the guide.

2008 Building the Capacity of Third Sector Organisations in Greater Manchester (PDF File)

In 2007 the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) commissioned MACC to carry out an enquiry into ways of maximising the contribution of black and minority ethnic community initiatives to the Delivering Race Equality Action Plan. The report outlines the findings and key messages of our work. Further information is available >here<

2008 Promoting and Protecting the Independence of Voluntary Community Sector Organisations (PDF File)

Summarises the key issues raised in a debate on the independence of the voluntary sector in Manchester. The Event was organised by MACC and the Delivering Inclusion Network. Guest Speaker Mathew Smerdon from the Barings Foundation

2008 Managing Funding Uncertainties (PDF File)

This guide has been produced by MACC and is aimed at managers and trustees in voluntary and community organisations in Manchester who find themselves facing funding uncertainties.