Bury VCFA
@buryvcfa.bsky.social
Supporting a vibrant voluntary - community sector through volunteering, funding & development support across the Borough of Bury.
E: [email protected]
P: 0161 518 5550
W: www.buryvcfa.org.uk
E: [email protected]
P: 0161 518 5550
W: www.buryvcfa.org.uk
Looking to strengthen your organisation, expand your network, and develop new skills?
We're offering a range of free training and networking opportunities for VCSE organisations operating in Bury
View the full programme and book your place via our training page below.
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
We're offering a range of free training and networking opportunities for VCSE organisations operating in Bury
View the full programme and book your place via our training page below.
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
August 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Looking to strengthen your organisation, expand your network, and develop new skills?
We're offering a range of free training and networking opportunities for VCSE organisations operating in Bury
View the full programme and book your place via our training page below.
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
We're offering a range of free training and networking opportunities for VCSE organisations operating in Bury
View the full programme and book your place via our training page below.
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
📩 Stay connected with Bury VCFA!
Sign up for our fortnightly e-bulletin and be the first to hear about the latest news, events, training opportunities and funding updates from across Bury.
Sign up via our website below:
buryvcfa.org.uk/form/keep-date
Sign up for our fortnightly e-bulletin and be the first to hear about the latest news, events, training opportunities and funding updates from across Bury.
Sign up via our website below:
buryvcfa.org.uk/form/keep-date
August 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
📩 Stay connected with Bury VCFA!
Sign up for our fortnightly e-bulletin and be the first to hear about the latest news, events, training opportunities and funding updates from across Bury.
Sign up via our website below:
buryvcfa.org.uk/form/keep-date
Sign up for our fortnightly e-bulletin and be the first to hear about the latest news, events, training opportunities and funding updates from across Bury.
Sign up via our website below:
buryvcfa.org.uk/form/keep-date
Jumping into open water can be fatal.
Cold water shock and under-water currents can kill, and you don’t know what’s lurking beneath the surface. Don’t become a statistic. Stay safe around water.
#WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #BeWaterAware
Cold water shock and under-water currents can kill, and you don’t know what’s lurking beneath the surface. Don’t become a statistic. Stay safe around water.
#WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #BeWaterAware
June 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Jumping into open water can be fatal.
Cold water shock and under-water currents can kill, and you don’t know what’s lurking beneath the surface. Don’t become a statistic. Stay safe around water.
#WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #BeWaterAware
Cold water shock and under-water currents can kill, and you don’t know what’s lurking beneath the surface. Don’t become a statistic. Stay safe around water.
#WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #BeWaterAware
Women’s Walking Football Kicks Off with a Win in Bury!
Bury FC Community Sports Trust has secured funding from the Let’s Make a Difference Fund, administered by Bury VCFA, to deliver a Women’s Walking Football for Beginners programme
Visit below to find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/walk-wa...
Bury FC Community Sports Trust has secured funding from the Let’s Make a Difference Fund, administered by Bury VCFA, to deliver a Women’s Walking Football for Beginners programme
Visit below to find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/walk-wa...
May 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Women’s Walking Football Kicks Off with a Win in Bury!
Bury FC Community Sports Trust has secured funding from the Let’s Make a Difference Fund, administered by Bury VCFA, to deliver a Women’s Walking Football for Beginners programme
Visit below to find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/walk-wa...
Bury FC Community Sports Trust has secured funding from the Let’s Make a Difference Fund, administered by Bury VCFA, to deliver a Women’s Walking Football for Beginners programme
Visit below to find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/walk-wa...
🌿 Mental Health Awareness Week is here
This campaign is about shining a light on mental health and encouraging open, honest conversations about wellbeing. This year’s theme is 'Action.'
Explore the resources and start taking action today.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...
This campaign is about shining a light on mental health and encouraging open, honest conversations about wellbeing. This year’s theme is 'Action.'
Explore the resources and start taking action today.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...
May 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🌿 Mental Health Awareness Week is here
This campaign is about shining a light on mental health and encouraging open, honest conversations about wellbeing. This year’s theme is 'Action.'
Explore the resources and start taking action today.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...
This campaign is about shining a light on mental health and encouraging open, honest conversations about wellbeing. This year’s theme is 'Action.'
Explore the resources and start taking action today.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...
Boost your skills with our upcoming training sessions! Free for VCSE groups in Bury
📅 Funding, Safeguarding, Canva, Chairing & more
Plus networking & funder events. Visit our Training & Events page to book your place!
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
📅 Funding, Safeguarding, Canva, Chairing & more
Plus networking & funder events. Visit our Training & Events page to book your place!
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
May 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Boost your skills with our upcoming training sessions! Free for VCSE groups in Bury
📅 Funding, Safeguarding, Canva, Chairing & more
Plus networking & funder events. Visit our Training & Events page to book your place!
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
📅 Funding, Safeguarding, Canva, Chairing & more
Plus networking & funder events. Visit our Training & Events page to book your place!
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
Tesco & Easyfundraising are pledging £5,000 to good causes in the UK! Applies exclusively to causes using easyfundraising. Ends 31st May. Find more here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/bury/
May 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Tesco & Easyfundraising are pledging £5,000 to good causes in the UK! Applies exclusively to causes using easyfundraising. Ends 31st May. Find more here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/bury/
Support FareShare Greater Manchester’s Big Give Campaign.
FareShare Greater Manchester is seeking donations to help more people access fresh, healthy food.
Visit the page below to find out more and support the campaign:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
FareShare Greater Manchester is seeking donations to help more people access fresh, healthy food.
Visit the page below to find out more and support the campaign:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
FareShare GM Vegelicious & Real Food Champions – Big Give
FSGM is fighting waste and combating poverty by expanding Vegelicious, supplying fresh food into more orgs with recipes, cookery demonstrations …
donate.biggive.org
April 24, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Support FareShare Greater Manchester’s Big Give Campaign.
FareShare Greater Manchester is seeking donations to help more people access fresh, healthy food.
Visit the page below to find out more and support the campaign:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
FareShare Greater Manchester is seeking donations to help more people access fresh, healthy food.
Visit the page below to find out more and support the campaign:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Come along to the Bury VCFA Volunteer Fair on Wednesday 3 June 2026, 10am–4pm at The Millgate Shopping Centre (outside TJ Hughes).
Meet charities and community groups, chat with volunteer managers, and discover flexible roles that fit you. Our Volunteer Team will be there to help
#volunteersweek
Meet charities and community groups, chat with volunteer managers, and discover flexible roles that fit you. Our Volunteer Team will be there to help
#volunteersweek
April 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Come along to the Bury VCFA Volunteer Fair on Wednesday 3 June 2026, 10am–4pm at The Millgate Shopping Centre (outside TJ Hughes).
Meet charities and community groups, chat with volunteer managers, and discover flexible roles that fit you. Our Volunteer Team will be there to help
#volunteersweek
Meet charities and community groups, chat with volunteer managers, and discover flexible roles that fit you. Our Volunteer Team will be there to help
#volunteersweek
Stay in the know with Bury VCFA’s fortnightly e‑bulletin 📨
Get the latest news, training, events, grants & volunteering opportunities across Bury & GM. Open to all VCSE not‑for‑profit orgs. Sign up via our short form 👇:
buryvcfa.org.uk/form/keep-date
Get the latest news, training, events, grants & volunteering opportunities across Bury & GM. Open to all VCSE not‑for‑profit orgs. Sign up via our short form 👇:
buryvcfa.org.uk/form/keep-date
April 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Stay in the know with Bury VCFA’s fortnightly e‑bulletin 📨
Get the latest news, training, events, grants & volunteering opportunities across Bury & GM. Open to all VCSE not‑for‑profit orgs. Sign up via our short form 👇:
buryvcfa.org.uk/form/keep-date
Get the latest news, training, events, grants & volunteering opportunities across Bury & GM. Open to all VCSE not‑for‑profit orgs. Sign up via our short form 👇:
buryvcfa.org.uk/form/keep-date
Join our Community Connection Meetings!
Designed for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Prestwich, Whitefield and North Bury, these networking sessions are a chance to connect, share updates, and build partnerships.
Visit our training page
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
Designed for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Prestwich, Whitefield and North Bury, these networking sessions are a chance to connect, share updates, and build partnerships.
Visit our training page
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
April 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Join our Community Connection Meetings!
Designed for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Prestwich, Whitefield and North Bury, these networking sessions are a chance to connect, share updates, and build partnerships.
Visit our training page
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
Designed for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Prestwich, Whitefield and North Bury, these networking sessions are a chance to connect, share updates, and build partnerships.
Visit our training page
buryvcfa.org.uk/training
Free online training sessions from Answer Cancer, the Greater Manchester Cancer Screening Engagement Programme. Different dates and times available to suit you.
Click on the links to register and find out more information:
www.answercancergm.org.uk/training-cou...
Click on the links to register and find out more information:
www.answercancergm.org.uk/training-cou...
Training Courses - Answer Cancer
We encourage all Answer Cancer Champions to take part in our regular training events, which are all currently taking place online. These will give you the skills & knowledge which you need to start…
www.answercancergm.org.uk
March 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Free online training sessions from Answer Cancer, the Greater Manchester Cancer Screening Engagement Programme. Different dates and times available to suit you.
Click on the links to register and find out more information:
www.answercancergm.org.uk/training-cou...
Click on the links to register and find out more information:
www.answercancergm.org.uk/training-cou...
Want to make a difference in Bury?
Check out our live volunteer roles, from nature restoration to IT and café support. Register or log in to express your interest today!
buryvcfa.org.uk/role-search
Check out our live volunteer roles, from nature restoration to IT and café support. Register or log in to express your interest today!
buryvcfa.org.uk/role-search
March 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Want to make a difference in Bury?
Check out our live volunteer roles, from nature restoration to IT and café support. Register or log in to express your interest today!
buryvcfa.org.uk/role-search
Check out our live volunteer roles, from nature restoration to IT and café support. Register or log in to express your interest today!
buryvcfa.org.uk/role-search
Closing Soon! 🚨
£500 grants from the easyfundraising Impact Fund end 5 April.
20 UK non‑profits will receive unrestricted funding for core costs, equipment or activities. Quick, simple application — open to many organisation types. Apply now!
Apply here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund/
£500 grants from the easyfundraising Impact Fund end 5 April.
20 UK non‑profits will receive unrestricted funding for core costs, equipment or activities. Quick, simple application — open to many organisation types. Apply now!
Apply here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund/
March 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Closing Soon! 🚨
£500 grants from the easyfundraising Impact Fund end 5 April.
20 UK non‑profits will receive unrestricted funding for core costs, equipment or activities. Quick, simple application — open to many organisation types. Apply now!
Apply here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund/
£500 grants from the easyfundraising Impact Fund end 5 April.
20 UK non‑profits will receive unrestricted funding for core costs, equipment or activities. Quick, simple application — open to many organisation types. Apply now!
Apply here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund/
The more voices we hear, the clearer the picture becomes.
Please take part in the State of the Sector research and share our posts with other VCSE groups you know — especially small or informal ones 💬
Let’s make sure everyone is represented 💚
Find out more: 10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/s...
Please take part in the State of the Sector research and share our posts with other VCSE groups you know — especially small or informal ones 💬
Let’s make sure everyone is represented 💚
Find out more: 10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/s...
March 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The more voices we hear, the clearer the picture becomes.
Please take part in the State of the Sector research and share our posts with other VCSE groups you know — especially small or informal ones 💬
Let’s make sure everyone is represented 💚
Find out more: 10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/s...
Please take part in the State of the Sector research and share our posts with other VCSE groups you know — especially small or informal ones 💬
Let’s make sure everyone is represented 💚
Find out more: 10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/s...
Knowledge is power. Taking part in the State of the Sector survey helps us to build an evidence base of the VCSE sector’s impact. Demonstrating impact helps shift power and resources to the VCSE sector. Don’t miss your chance to reflect on your impact.
Find out more: 10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/s...
Find out more: 10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/s...
March 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Knowledge is power. Taking part in the State of the Sector survey helps us to build an evidence base of the VCSE sector’s impact. Demonstrating impact helps shift power and resources to the VCSE sector. Don’t miss your chance to reflect on your impact.
Find out more: 10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/s...
Find out more: 10gm.org.uk/10gms-work/s...
The chances of developing prostate cancer are higher for men or people with a prostate who are:
• black
• have Jewish heritage
• or have a family history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer.
If you fall into one of these groups you should speak to your GP to discuss your risk.
• black
• have Jewish heritage
• or have a family history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer.
If you fall into one of these groups you should speak to your GP to discuss your risk.
March 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The chances of developing prostate cancer are higher for men or people with a prostate who are:
• black
• have Jewish heritage
• or have a family history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer.
If you fall into one of these groups you should speak to your GP to discuss your risk.
• black
• have Jewish heritage
• or have a family history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer.
If you fall into one of these groups you should speak to your GP to discuss your risk.
2026 Kick-off: Bury Network Away Day Highlights!
The session opened with a warm welcome from the BOPN Chair Joanna Mawdsley followed by updates from guest speakers.
View our news stories page to find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/bury-ol...
#betterbury #olderpeoplesnetwork #bury
The session opened with a warm welcome from the BOPN Chair Joanna Mawdsley followed by updates from guest speakers.
View our news stories page to find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/bury-ol...
#betterbury #olderpeoplesnetwork #bury
March 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
2026 Kick-off: Bury Network Away Day Highlights!
The session opened with a warm welcome from the BOPN Chair Joanna Mawdsley followed by updates from guest speakers.
View our news stories page to find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/bury-ol...
#betterbury #olderpeoplesnetwork #bury
The session opened with a warm welcome from the BOPN Chair Joanna Mawdsley followed by updates from guest speakers.
View our news stories page to find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/bury-ol...
#betterbury #olderpeoplesnetwork #bury
Anyone of any age with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer although it is most common during and after the menopause. But when ovarian cancer is detected at the earliest stage 9 in 10 women will survive. If you are worried make sure you contact your GP.
Know the symptoms ▶ www.nhs.uk/conditions/o...
Know the symptoms ▶ www.nhs.uk/conditions/o...
March 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Anyone of any age with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer although it is most common during and after the menopause. But when ovarian cancer is detected at the earliest stage 9 in 10 women will survive. If you are worried make sure you contact your GP.
Know the symptoms ▶ www.nhs.uk/conditions/o...
Know the symptoms ▶ www.nhs.uk/conditions/o...
GM Live Well Spring Festival
Hands Up Whitefield – Have Your Say!
Tue 11 Mar / 2pm–5pm / St Michael’s Hall, Whitefield
Come along and help shape the new Live Well Centre in Whitefield.
Find out more about this event and all Live Well Festival activities:
buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
#GMLiveWell
Hands Up Whitefield – Have Your Say!
Tue 11 Mar / 2pm–5pm / St Michael’s Hall, Whitefield
Come along and help shape the new Live Well Centre in Whitefield.
Find out more about this event and all Live Well Festival activities:
buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
#GMLiveWell
March 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
GM Live Well Spring Festival
Hands Up Whitefield – Have Your Say!
Tue 11 Mar / 2pm–5pm / St Michael’s Hall, Whitefield
Come along and help shape the new Live Well Centre in Whitefield.
Find out more about this event and all Live Well Festival activities:
buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
#GMLiveWell
Hands Up Whitefield – Have Your Say!
Tue 11 Mar / 2pm–5pm / St Michael’s Hall, Whitefield
Come along and help shape the new Live Well Centre in Whitefield.
Find out more about this event and all Live Well Festival activities:
buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
#GMLiveWell
🧠 Have Your Say on Bury’s Mental Health Future
Bury residents can share experiences & ideas to help shape the refreshed Mental Health Strategy. The survey is confidential, takes 15 mins.
Closing date: 3 Mar
Add your voice & strengthen mental health support in Bury:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/bury-me...
Bury residents can share experiences & ideas to help shape the refreshed Mental Health Strategy. The survey is confidential, takes 15 mins.
Closing date: 3 Mar
Add your voice & strengthen mental health support in Bury:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/bury-me...
March 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🧠 Have Your Say on Bury’s Mental Health Future
Bury residents can share experiences & ideas to help shape the refreshed Mental Health Strategy. The survey is confidential, takes 15 mins.
Closing date: 3 Mar
Add your voice & strengthen mental health support in Bury:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/bury-me...
Bury residents can share experiences & ideas to help shape the refreshed Mental Health Strategy. The survey is confidential, takes 15 mins.
Closing date: 3 Mar
Add your voice & strengthen mental health support in Bury:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/bury-me...
📣 New grant opportunity: 20 x £500 unrestricted grants
The easyfundraising Impact Fund is open until 5th April for UK not-for-profit organisations (incl charities, community groups, schools, clubs, CICs and social enterprises). Details & Application here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund/
The easyfundraising Impact Fund is open until 5th April for UK not-for-profit organisations (incl charities, community groups, schools, clubs, CICs and social enterprises). Details & Application here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund/
February 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
📣 New grant opportunity: 20 x £500 unrestricted grants
The easyfundraising Impact Fund is open until 5th April for UK not-for-profit organisations (incl charities, community groups, schools, clubs, CICs and social enterprises). Details & Application here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund/
The easyfundraising Impact Fund is open until 5th April for UK not-for-profit organisations (incl charities, community groups, schools, clubs, CICs and social enterprises). Details & Application here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund/
The North West in Bloom 'It's Your Neighbourhood' competition is now open for applications for voluntary and community groups.
The deadline is 31st March and full details including the application form can be downloaded from the North West in Bloom website:
www.northwestinbloom.com
The deadline is 31st March and full details including the application form can be downloaded from the North West in Bloom website:
www.northwestinbloom.com
North West in Bloom | Official Page
North West in Bloom is the voluntary regional organisation that administers the Britain in Bloom competition in the North West.
www.northwestinbloom.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The North West in Bloom 'It's Your Neighbourhood' competition is now open for applications for voluntary and community groups.
The deadline is 31st March and full details including the application form can be downloaded from the North West in Bloom website:
www.northwestinbloom.com
The deadline is 31st March and full details including the application form can be downloaded from the North West in Bloom website:
www.northwestinbloom.com
Bury Hospice are looking to raise awareness of their clinical services, and would like to invite any health and social care professionals to visit the hospice for a tour of their facilities and to meet the teams. Click below for more information and tickets:
www.buryhospice.org.uk/education/ho...
www.buryhospice.org.uk/education/ho...
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Bury Hospice are looking to raise awareness of their clinical services, and would like to invite any health and social care professionals to visit the hospice for a tour of their facilities and to meet the teams. Click below for more information and tickets:
www.buryhospice.org.uk/education/ho...
www.buryhospice.org.uk/education/ho...
Visit our community page today! It’s designed to connect people, share resources, and highlight work across Bury.
🔗 buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
If your group runs activities or events in Bury and you’d like them featured email us at [email protected] and we’ll add them to the page.
🔗 buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
If your group runs activities or events in Bury and you’d like them featured email us at [email protected] and we’ll add them to the page.
February 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Visit our community page today! It’s designed to connect people, share resources, and highlight work across Bury.
🔗 buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
If your group runs activities or events in Bury and you’d like them featured email us at [email protected] and we’ll add them to the page.
🔗 buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
If your group runs activities or events in Bury and you’d like them featured email us at [email protected] and we’ll add them to the page.