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![We Love MCR Charity grant awards - July 2022](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a1ec4_e36b36c53ec048ca83f0701d6e53e751~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/1a1ec4_e36b36c53ec048ca83f0701d6e53e751~mv2.webp)
Sep 7, 20226 min read
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...
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![We Love MCR welcomes Lord Mayor Cllr Donna Ludford as new Chair of Trustees](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a1ec4_ca1b5a918ea547a99053061cd679e2ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/1a1ec4_ca1b5a918ea547a99053061cd679e2ec~mv2.webp)
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...
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![Rising Stars Fund gives aspiring barrister huge encouragement!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a1ec4_22f2a023e74e4c288c7f0492017ff9c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/1a1ec4_22f2a023e74e4c288c7f0492017ff9c3~mv2.webp)
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...
![Aspiring veterinarian supported by Manchester's Rising Stars Fund](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a1ec4_d43e9272eb0a4c3caa5d328c1b2f07f2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/1a1ec4_d43e9272eb0a4c3caa5d328c1b2f07f2~mv2.webp)
Nov 4, 20212 min read
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...
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![We Love MCR supports linguistic talent in his academic journey](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6f5a2a6242e64d6e8a0d9471c1959a04~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/nsplsh_6f5a2a6242e64d6e8a0d9471c1959a04~mv2.webp)
Apr 19, 20212 min read
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...
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![Design whizz Caine is a Rising Star!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a1ec4_225a29f8a95342ee8ea8c7c18430108b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/1a1ec4_225a29f8a95342ee8ea8c7c18430108b~mv2.webp)
Mar 31, 20213 min read
Design whizz Caine is a Rising Star!
Caine is a brilliant young lad who’s recently earnt himself a place at university doing his dream course! Described as “an inspiration”...
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![Up and coming photographer Georgia* funded to be a Rising Star](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6756624f46386d64453355~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/nsplsh_6756624f46386d64453355~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.webp)
Mar 11, 20211 min read
Up and coming photographer Georgia* funded to be a Rising Star
Georgia* is a keen photography student at a Manchester further education facility, with ambitions of becoming a professional wedding...
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![Rising Stars Fund helps Kianna to skilled self employment](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a1ec4_dc00fab8cb0848f491a509d86583677a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/1a1ec4_dc00fab8cb0848f491a509d86583677a~mv2.webp)
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Rising Stars Fund helps Kianna to skilled self employment
We Love Manchester Charity supports Kianna with the financial help needed for travel and equipment to complete her college course. Kianna...
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![Noah* is a Manchester Rising Star!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_464e4d7a744a6567735341~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/nsplsh_464e4d7a744a6567735341~mv2.webp)
Nov 24, 20201 min read
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...
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![We Love MCR funds scholarship-winning Margaret to be a Rising Star](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a1ec4_0f84f5f063e943609f7fbf5260f501cc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_240,h_320,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/1a1ec4_0f84f5f063e943609f7fbf5260f501cc~mv2.webp)
Nov 20, 20202 min read
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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Dec 10, 20192 min read
Rising Star on next step in his business journey
We Love MCR proudly provide a second grant to pilot phase Rising Star businessman B* for promotional materials. B is a care experienced...
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