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Aug 24, 20222 min read
MCR Ukraine Welcome Fund supports Ukrainian war refugees in Manchester
Wednesday 23rd August 2022 marks the 31st Independence Day of Ukraine, and sadly 6 months since the beginning of the conflict that has...
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Brabners and We Love MCR launch social mobility bursary in memory of legal icon
The bursary will help disadvantaged young Mancs to begin a career in law. We're incredibly honoured today to announce that leading law...
May 31, 20222 min read
We Love MCR welcomes Lord Mayor Cllr Donna Ludford as new Chair of Trustees
The Clayton and Openshaw Councillor takes the reins from Cllr Tommy Judge, who held the position for the last 18 months. Cllr Ludford was...
May 26, 20222 min read
Ukraine Welcome Fund makes first grant
The first grant from the Fund set up to help Ukrainians making new lives in Manchester, after fleeing the war in their homeland, has been...
Apr 27, 20221 min read
We Love MCR Abseil Challenge launches!
Fancy joining us on the rope? This January, we asked the Mancunian public to let us know what our Challenge Event for 2022 should be....
Apr 14, 20222 min read
Homeless housing organisation partner with Rising Stars Fund
The latest Referral Partner for our Manchester's Rising Stars Fund is the remarkable Bedspace. They work at the sharp end of the...
Mar 11, 20221 min read
Moxy Manchester embraces We Love MCR in 'high spirits'
The Moxy Hotel in Spinningfields has launched their Partnership with We Love MCR Charity in high spirits. Their Reception and Lounge Bar...
Mar 10, 20222 min read
Rising Stars Fund gives aspiring barrister huge encouragement!
Fatema* is a remarkable young woman with a natural aptitude for advocacy and representing others, and she aims to utilise these qualities...
Mar 3, 20222 min read
Rising Stars Fund supports 'ethical hacker' in career aims
Liam is a talented and driven young man who has worked extremely hard to create a better life for himself and his loved ones. Having...
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Stronger Communities Fund: Manchester Street Poem
Manchester Street Poem (MSP) are a Community Interest Organisation based in Manchester City Centre that offer workshops for marginalised...
Feb 24, 20222 min read
Manchester's Rising Stars Fund boosts business-minded brothers!
Samuel and Ethan are enterprising Mancunian brothers, who have their heart set on creating a sustainable and successful business in the...
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Local digital artist supported by Manchester's Rising Stars Fund!
Sahdiha is an aspiring conceptual artist from Ardwick. She is on a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design at The Manchester College*,...
Feb 10, 20222 min read
Photographer supported by Manchester's Rising Stars Fund!
Abdimalig, (also known as Abdi) is a hard-working MMU photography student, who aspires to pursue a Master’s degree in visual...
Feb 9, 20222 min read
Peter Quinn Friendship Group - Dementia Support sessions | Stronger Communities Fund
We Love MCR Charity awarded this community group support from our Stronger Communities Fund in January 2022. Peter Quinn Friendship Group...
Jan 25, 20221 min read
Manchester votes to abseil! 2022 Challenge Event confirmed
Last October, a group of 50 fearless Mancs took to 700 degree hot coals, and raised an amazing £18,000+, in the first ever event of the...
Jan 10, 20221 min read
You decide We Love MCR's next challenge...
After the success of last year's Firewalk, we're inviting you to vote on our next fundraising challenge event! This new yet-to-be-decided...
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Smash your NY resolutions early: FREE 5k + 10k places this month!
We Love MCR has an offer for fundraisers in the Run Heaton Park 5k + 10k on 30th January. Many of us set grand New Year's resolutions...
Nov 29, 20212 min read
Final blaze of glory for We Love MCR Firewalkers!
Last month's St. Peter's Square firewalkers have had their final fundraising totals counted, and our top fundraiser has been rewarded!...
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Entrepreneurial football coach scores with our Rising Star's Fund!
Mo’s passion for football runs deep - a top-class player when he was younger, but a potential playing career was sadly cut short by...
Nov 9, 20213 min read
Cancer Care Diaspora: Stronger Communities Fund
Cancer Care Diaspora (CCD) aim to provide support and information on all forms of cancer, whilst promoting research into how it affects...
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