Blog - Manchester Cares

Announcing the closure of The Cares Family charities

Posted by The Cares Family Board of Trustees on Tuesday 31st October 2023

The Board of Trustees is deeply sad to share that The Cares Family charities will cease operating immediately, due to insolvency. We know this news is sudden and will come as a shock. We’re fiercely proud of the work of our charities in tackling loneliness and isolation across London, Manchester and Liverpool, and in supporting others across the UK to make a similar difference in their own communities.

"I came to Manchester Cares to help others, but found it also helped me" - Learning from our neighbours

Posted by Naomi Weaver on Sunday 15th October 2023

Over the summer, we adapted our Social Clubs programme, so we could pilot Learning Month – a way for us to understand the impact of the programme and how to improve by collecting stories and feedback from neighbours through fun, guided activities.

“Elda has such a love for life and never ceases to impress and inspire me”

Posted by Izzy Zimšek on Friday 30th June 2023

Elda (87) chatted to her friend Laura (33) about how she got involved with volunteering and supporting her local community. The Love Your Neighbour pals also spoke about what their friendship - and regular catch ups over coffee and cake - mean to them.

Outreach with a twist

Posted by Naomi Weaver on Thursday 25th May 2023

There's so much to do in Manchester but it’s not always easy to know what's out there, and how to get involved. Our Outreach programme helps to remove barriers and anxieties that prevent people from finding opportunities for connection. Read on to get a flavour of outreach at Manchester Cares.

How getting to know Tommy has given me much more than a chance to volunteer

Posted by Arthur Simons on Friday 21st April 2023

Getting to know an older neighbour in your community doesn’t just offer them the opportunity to reconnect with someone younger than themselves, it can provide you with a new outlook on life and the fulfilment of gaining a genuine, long-lasting friendship.

'This keeps me young': A Celebration of Desert Island Discs

Posted by Heather Madden on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Our Desert Island Discs club has been running for 5 years this February. Find out why our community love it so much...

Supporting older neighbours through the winter, one slipper at a time...

Posted by Naomi Weaver on Thursday 5th January 2023

Hands up if you're living in your slippers this winter? Us too! Last month we hosted a 'Slipper Swap' Winter Wellbeing afternoon, helping to support older neighbours through the winter. We gave out warm items, including slippers, hot water bottles, blankets, hats, scarves, and gloves, and a hot meal. There were also stalls from community organisations, giving people useful advice on everything from energy bills, avoiding scams, and the opportunity to get blood pressure checks, Covid booster jabs, and walking stick MOTs.

Happy New Year! Here’s to new, and old friends…

Posted by Arthur Simons on Thursday 22nd December 2022

2022 was a busy time for the Love Your Neighbour programme at Manchester Cares. Love your Neighbour is our one-on-one friendship programme, where we introduce a younger and an older neighbour so that they can share experiences, laughter and create a long-lasting friendship.

We celebrated our Fifth Birthday with our biggest Social Club yet

Posted by Naomi Weaver on Friday 9th December 2022

We celebrated our fifth birthday party in November and it was a biggest Social Club yet!

My journey from younger neighbour… to Social Clubs Programme Coordinator at Manchester Cares!

Posted by Arthur Simons on Thursday 27th October 2022

Meet Arthur, new Social Clubs Programme Co-ordinator and find out why he got involved with Manchester Cares.