2024 – 2028 Manifesto

A vision of a more equitable future for Greater Manchester, coordinated and supported by a united VCFSE sector.

Key statistics

There are 17,494 organisations operating in Greater Manchester area
71% are micro-organisations with incomes of less than £10,000
16% are small, 10% are medium and 3% are large
The total income of the sector in 2019/2020 was £1.2 billion
500,000 volunteers give 1.4 million hours each week
The value of volunteer time was valued at £692 million

Our manifesto identifies key priorities, objectives and asks for the VCFSE sector over the next four years.

Created with the engagement of stakeholders from across the industry, an original draft version of the manifesto was endorsed by Greater Manchester Mayoral candidates.

Key asks for 2024 – 2028

  • Continue to embed VCFSE sector as an equal partner
  • Listening city region
  • Embed VCFSE in public service delivery
  • Building caring, resilient communities
  • A ‘community wealth’ city region
  • Champion and value our workforce

The asks of our public sector are about strengthening the sector’s role in addressing inequality in Greater Manchester and improving the lives of our communities.

Key policy areas for 2024 - 2028

Our key policy areas are arts and culture; green communities; homelessness and planning; and refugees, asylum seekers and people subject to immigration control

Find out more about our priorities, objectives and asks by downloading our manifesto:

Download our manifesto

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