Do you work with young people in Manchester?  Are you passionate about supporting them to succeed and ensuring their views are heard and represented? We are looking for a trustee to join our dedicated board of trustees to lead our work with young people. The new trustee will work alongside officers of the charity to create meaningful opportunities for the young people we support though our funding and beyond. We are looking for a trustee with experience of working with youn

Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding to groups making positive differences in their communities, and the 'Manchester's Rising Stars Fund' (MRSF) where we award grants supporting ambitious young Mancunians from disadvantage in their next steps to success.   In February, we awarded £11,550 through our Stronger communities' fund, awarding groups throughout Manchester.  We have also

"I’m delighted to share our latest Impact Report with you. Looking back, 2025 was another successful year in which our work to address inequality reflected the spirit of Manchester itself — ambitious, inclusive, and determined. At We Love MCR Charity, we’re proud to support young people and communities across our city as they turn their ideas, aspirations, and potential into real, lasting change. Through the Rising Stars Fund, Stronger Communities grants, and our collaboratio

Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding to groups making positive differences in their communities, and the 'Manchester's Rising Stars Fund' (MRSF) where we award grants supporting ambitious young Mancunians from disadvantage in their next steps to success.   In our final awards of 2025, we have awarded £40,478 through our Stronger communities fund, awarding 12 groups.  We have als

Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding to groups making positive differences in their communities, and the 'Manchester's Rising Stars Fund' (MRSF) where we award grants supporting ambitious young Mancunians from disadvantage in their next steps to success.   We have awarded 6 SCF awards and four MRSF grants October 2025 which came to a total of £28,449. Here is the full list of t

Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding to groups making positive differences in their communities, and the 'Manchester's Rising Stars Fund' (MRSF) where we award grants supporting ambitious young Mancunians from disadvantage in their next steps to success.   In September, we have awarded one SCF grant and four MRSF awards which came to a total of £7,583. Here is the full list of

It’s been a year since Manchester came together at the Bridgewater Hall to celebrate the life and legacy of Sir Howard Bernstein, our founding Ambassador, a dear friend, and one of the city’s most influential leaders. Sir Howard’s impact on Manchester can be seen across the skyline, but his greatest legacy lives on in its people. His belief that every young Mancunian deserves the chance to succeed, no matter their background, led to the creation of the Sir Howard Bernstein En

The Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Carmine Grimshaw and Manchester City Council's Chief executive, Tom Stannard. Last week, Manchester came together for our biggest night of the year, and what a night it was. Our annual We Love MCR Fundraising Dinner once again brought the city’s business community, civic leaders, and supporters under one roof, all united by one belief: that every young person deserves the chance to fulfil their potential, and every neighbourhood should have t

Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding...