News & Opportunities

Launching the SEND Local Offer Social Action Grants! Working with MCC's SEND Local Offer team and GMYN, we have small grants available of £500 - £3000 to fund social action projects led by young disabled people.

Manchester is the the third fastest growing economy in the UK, yet nearly half of our children live in poverty. We're launching Lift Up Manchester - to make Manchester a city where the benefits our economic growth are experienced by all.

The launch of the Hope for Cheetham Project was a huge success with 600 members of the community attending the family fun day on 28th October.

Since March 2023, I’ve had the pleasure of working at Young Manchester. This time has allowed me to see the city that I’ve lived in almost all my life, through such a different lens.

Sharing Power in a Place is a new report written by Claire, an 19 year old changemaker from Manchester. The report explores how young people from less affluent backgrounds are making a positive difference around our city, and how we can create more opportunities like this.

Applications are now closed

We're hiring a Grants and Partnership Officer. We're looking for someone who will be ambitious, creative and organised with great people skills and some experience of grant or project management.

Hello my name is Konze, I am 15 years old and for my Year 10 work experience-placement I joined the charity Young Manchester for a week.

Are you looking for opportunities to use your insight to help govern an agile youth led charity? Do you share our passion for inclusivity, collaboration, and putting the needs of children and young people first? Then we may have just the opportunity for you.

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for making a difference in your community? Do you share our values of inclusivity, collaboration, and putting the needs of children and young people first? Then we may have just the opportunity for you.