NEWS | We Love MCR Charity

Latest news and grants

Community projects We Love MCR funded in May!

Each month, our Trustees come together to award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we seek...

We Love MCR's biggest + best Great MCR Run!

Sunday 21st May saw our biggest fundraising team we’ve ever had join 25,000+ others to fill Manchester's streets for the 20th Great...

We Love MCR Charity welcomes Lord Mayor as new Chair

Cllr Yasmine Dar takes the reins from Cllr Donna Ludford, who held the Chair of Trustees position for the last 12 months. Cllr Dar was...

We Love MCR Charity says goodbye to Cllr Donna Ludford as Chair

Cllr Ludford was invested as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester on 18th May 2022, and has headed We Love MCR’s Trustees up until today. The...

MRSF: Tattoo artist's 2nd grant creates a buzz!

We’re delighted to re-introduce Roshay, an incredibly talented young Mancunian creative who has overcome several challenges in her...

SCF: Family Action & Phonics Bear workshops success!

We’ve received final feedback from Family Action on our Stronger Communities Fund grant awarded in 2022. Their project, in partnership...

Aspiring lawyer shines with Rising Stars Fund support!

Last year, we awarded Fatema* with £5,000 from our Manchester's Rising Stars Fund to go towards the expensive cost of her Bar Practice...

Beyoncé dancers raise £1,300+ for We Love MCR!

On Sunday 12th March, women from all backgrounds and expertise levels came together to take part in a first-of-its-kind choreographed...

Sustainable bee cups launch in support of We Love MCR!

The iconic Manchester bee is to be emblazoned on certified plastic-free takeaway cups throughout the city, which can be effortlessly...

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