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We Love MCR Charity latest grants! April 2025
Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding...
May 14 min read


We Love MCR Charity latest grants! February 2025
Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding...
Mar 184 min read


Walking on Fire for Manchester! Sponsored Firewalk 2025
On a crisp February evening, under the twinkling lights of St. Ann’s Square, 25 brave souls gathered to take on the ultimate...
Mar 32 min read


We Love MCR Charity latest grants! January 2025
Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding...
Jan 298 min read


We Love MCR Charity latest grants! November 2024
Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding...
Nov 29, 20246 min read


We Love MCR Charity latest grants! October 2024
Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding...
Nov 29, 20246 min read


We Love MCR Charity supports Council ‘Child Friendly City’ recognition
A "Child Friendly City" (CFC) is a designation granted by UNICEF to cities that demonstrate a commitment to making the urban environment...
Nov 19, 20242 min read


We Love MCR Charity thanks you, Sir Howard.
We joined guests at Bridgewater Hall to celebrate the life and legacy of Sir Howard Bernstein, our dear friend, benefactor, and very...
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Dinner raises £103,000+ for Mancunian causes!
On Thursday, October 31st, We Love MCR Charity hosted our 3rd annual Fundraising Dinner at Manchester’s iconic Midland Hotel, bringing...
Nov 4, 20242 min read


We Love MCR Charity Fundraising Dinner Returns!
We’re thrilled to announce that our 3rd annual We Love MCR Charity Fundraising Dinner is back this Thursday, October 31st 2024. We’re...
Oct 29, 20242 min read


June 2024: Grants awarded by We Love MCR Charity
Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding...
Jul 2, 20247 min read


March 2024: Grants awarded by We Love MCR!
Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding...
Mar 21, 20248 min read


January 2024: Grants awarded by We Love MCR Charity
Each month, our Trustees come together to award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we seek...
Feb 20, 20245 min read


We Love MCR supporters do us proud on Firewalk return!
On a cold January night, 70 daredevil Mancs walked on fire to raise over £25,000 for We Love MCR Charity! Crowds gathered at 6.30pm on...
Jan 26, 20243 min read


December 2023: Grants awarded by We Love MCR Charity
Each month, our Trustees come together to award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we seek...
Dec 22, 20234 min read


Meet Simon Wright: our new Head of Charity!
On the 25th September 2023, We Love MCR Charity finally welcomed our latest permanent Head of Charity to the team - Simon Wright. Simon...
Oct 12, 20234 min read


We Love MCR strengthens Board of Trustees
We've added four new Trustees to our Board, strengthening our capabilities, and we hope our supporters welcome them just as warmly as we...
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Manchester's Worker Bee: Christmas gifts to support our city
Here are the Christmas gifts that also do good - for everyone who loves Manchester! Time to ask Santa for your Bee treats… We Love MCR...
Nov 29, 20222 min read


JMW latest business to join We Love MCR Charity as partners!
The Spinningfields-based law firm has launched the partnership to an enthusiastic staff meeting. Our Head of Charity, Ged Carter,...
Nov 4, 20222 min read


We Love MCR’s first black-tie event a £170,000 fundraising success!
The evening saw 450 of Manchester’s leading civic and business figures join us at ‘The Heart and Hope Charity Dinner’. The event was held...
Oct 27, 20223 min read
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