Our small core team work day-to-day to plan and deliver the projects and partnerships that connect people and build communities across Manchester. We are based in Jactin House in Ancoats right in the heart of our target area. To contact us to get involved, or if you have a query, please see our email addresses below.
Kathryn will be building our core programmes from the ground up, recruiting and managing volunteers and reaching out to older neighbours across Manchester.
Contact Kathryn if...you’d like to know more about volunteering, would like to partner with Manchester Cares or would like to refer an older neighbour to be part of our network.
Lauren leads on designing and delivering a varied programme of Social Clubs for our growing network of younger and older neighbours. Previously Lauren worked as a freelance producer in the arts sector with a focus on socially engaged projects and events in and around Manchester.
Contact Lauren if... you’d like to hear more about our Social Clubs, have an idea for a group activity or would like to get involved.
Alex supports individual donors, manages our fundraising events and cheers on Manchester Cares' challenge fundraisers. Previously Alex worked for a social integration charity, helping young people volunteer in Manchester.
Contact Alex if...you want to hold a fundraising event, donate to, or take on a challenge for Manchester Cares.
Vicky manages our Love Your Neighbour programme, which aims to create genuine, long lasting friendships through connecting younger and older neighbours. Previously Vicky trained as a Wellbeing Practitioner supporting people to overcome anxiety and depression, and previously designed and delivered programmes to connect young people in their communities.
Contact Vicky if...you'd like to know more about the Love Your Neighbour programme or would like to refer an older person to be part of it.
Alex is the founder and CEO of The Cares Family which is made up of Manchester Cares and sister charities North London Cares and South London Cares. He was formerly an aide to Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and editor of one of the biggest political websites in the UK. Alex has won multiple awards for creating The Cares Family and has been working to make Manchester Cares a reality since 2015.
Tess leads on operations across the Cares Family which is made up of Manchester Cares, North London Cares and South London Cares. Tess was the first member of the South London Cares team when it was founded in 2014. Previously, Tess worked on inter-faith relations in communities around Britain and internationally.
Emily coordinates and manages the fundraising strategy for Manchester Cares and our sibling charities, North London Cares and South London Cares. Previously, Emily worked as Development Manager at charity Shakespeare Schools Festival.
