Maurice Watkins Bursary makes first awards to aspiring Manc lawyers within six weeks!
In August, we partnered with leading law firm Brabners to launch a bursary helping disadvantaged young Mancunians to begin a career in...
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- Oct 4, 2022
- 9 min
We Love MCR Charity grant awards - September 2022
Our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we seek applications from community...
- Sep 7, 2022
- 6 min
We Love MCR Charity grant awards - July 2022
Each month, our Trustees come together to award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we seek...
- Mar 10, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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...
- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min
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...
- Jan 12, 2022
- 2 min
Rising Stars Fund supports musical Eden to develop talent
Eden is a wonderful and skilled young man who has experienced significant hardship and trauma in his young life. In 2017, his Mum...
- Nov 4, 2021
- 2 min
Aspiring veterinarian supported by Manchester's Rising Stars Fund
Taylor* is studying Level 3 Animal Care at The Manchester College**, a bright young woman with strong ambition to become a vet. She...
- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
Gold medal-winner Tully is a Rising Star!
Meet Tully! Tully is an extremely talented young woman who has lived in Manchester since she was a teenager, moving here to train at the...
- Jun 4, 2021
- 2 min
Young campaigner Olivia is a Rising Star!
Olivia is a formidable young woman who aspires to disrupt and improve the education system following her own negative experiences in...
- May 31, 2021
- 2 min
We Love MCR fund young conservationist as a Rising Star
Casey is a fantastic young Mancunian who has ambitions of working in conservation. Her educational journey is all about protecting the...
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
We Love MCR supports linguistic talent in his academic journey
We Love Manchester supports asylum seeker Adam* with a vital grant to ensure his studies and academic success in Manchester. Adam* is a...
- Apr 14, 2021
- 3 min
We Love MCR supports Chloe* to succeed on her educational path
Chloe* is a highly determined young person who needed a little bit of financial support to continue with her studies. Sometimes in life,...
- Jan 29, 2021
- 2 min
Samuel is a Manchester Rising Star!
We Love Manchester supports Samuel with a £1,140 grant to realise his creative potential. Samuel is a wonderful young man from Monsall...
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Maria: A Manchester Rising Star
Maria is a very bright young Mancunian, battling through huge obstacles to fulfil her ambition… Maria faced one of the toughest of...
- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Noah* is a Manchester Rising Star!
Noah* is a driven young lad who came to us to support his attempts to continue developing and learning despite struggles he has faced...
- Nov 20, 2020
- 2 min
Aspiring photographer Shiloh is a Manchester Rising Star!
Shiloh is an aspiring model and photographer from Moss Side, who developed a passion for photography at College. In his words, “It taught...
- Nov 20, 2020
- 2 min
We Love MCR funds scholarship-winning Margaret to be a Rising Star
A yearly student bus pass was all Margaret needed to help focus on her scholarship and achieve her academic best without financial...
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