Join Young Manchester
CONNECTING, STRENGTHENING AND CHAMPIONING THE ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN MANCHESTER
Become a Member
Any not-for-profit organisation or group that shares our vision of having outstanding opportunities for all children and young people is invited to become a member of Young Manchester.
Through our membership offer, we’re aiming to strengthen, connect and champion the incredible organisations and leaders of all ages, from youth-led groups to national institutions, supporting and delivering for children and young people in Manchester.
Our ambition is to:
- Strengthen: Our organisations and leaders of all ages feel confident, empowered and able to deliver outstanding opportunities for children and young people.
- Connect: Our organisations and leaders of all ages feel they belong to a diverse network of supportive peers helping to develop and grow the quality, ambition and reach of opportunities for children and young people.
- Champion: Our organisations and leaders of all ages feel that we champion their needs and celebrate their strengths, ensuring that decision-makers recognise the vital importance of our collective work.
Our Membership Offer
Together, Young Manchester’s full and associate members make up a vibrant and diverse network of organisations and groups all working to achieve our collective vision for children and young people in Manchester. Alongside our young trustees, staff and ambassadors, our work is shaped and driven by our member organisations and the young people they serve.
As a member, you and your team will be able to access any of the below:
Enhancing Your Work
Training opportunities based on your needs
Digital resources on learning and guidance
1-2-1 bespoke guidance and support
Organisational development support (joint with Macc)
Funding Your Ideas
Funding application development and support
Opportunities to engage with local and national funders
Development of partnership projects and bids
Access to funding administered by Young Manchester
Opportunities to engage with businesses
Developing Together
Access to strategic and geographical partnership meetings
Opportunities to meet and learn with other members at our member events
Opportunities to develop ideas and projects together
Support for organisations running partnerships
Spaces for Leaders
Spaces for leaders to come together and discuss strengths, challenges and the direction of youth and play work
Opportunities to engage with business leaders
Access to training and development for emerging and existing leaders (e.g. LEAD+)
Support and networking opportunities for trustees
Creating Change
Amplifying your needs and strengths to decision makers across the city, region and nationally
Creating space for young people to advocate and influence, by putting power in their hands and getting them a seat at the table
Celebrating You
Celebrating young people making change
Celebrating the sector that supports them
