A community network bringing younger and older neighbours together to tackle isolation and loneliness.

Find out more about our programmes

Help keep our older neighbours connected from afar

Our teams are working tirelessly to keep neighbours active, connected and supported during this crisis. We're hosting virtual social clubs, setting up phone friendships, posting daily activities to older neighbours and more.

But we need your help to do continue.

Donate today

Our most inclusive programmes yet

As we carefully transition back to face-to-face, we’re excited that our programmes will include a mixture of face-to-face and remote programme options, which we’ve taken every precaution to ensure are Covid-safe.

Read more about our new hybrid programmes

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Give the gift of friendship

Sharing time is precious – especially in our busy, fast-paced city. But 40% of older people say the TV is their main form of company, and young people are increasingly feeling disconnected too. By donating to Manchester Cares, you could help make our activities possible so that older and younger neighbours can share time and new experiences

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Fancy a challenge?

If you want to go the extra mile for Manchester Cares, check out our upcoming challenge events.

From 5k fun runs to marathons, and swims to cycles, there's something for you to brave this year.

Check upcoming challenges

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A trip to the theatre, a brew in the Platt Fields Market Garden and a smashing game of bowls - join us for all the outdoors fun this month!

by Amy Saunders

It has been an up and down month! Restrictions have changed, people are venturing back out in to the world and we are right behind all the fantastic restaurants, businesses and organisation across Manchester that are adapting and surviving the turbulence of Covid-19. Check out our full programme for this month right here.