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
Meet the Funder: Upcoming Online Sessions (Book your place!)
Let’s Tackle Poverty
📅 16 Dec 2025 | 6:00–7:00pm
Let’s Stand Together Alliance
📅 6 Jan 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm
Discover about each grant and secure your spot by visiting our Grants Page and selecting Meet the Funder:
buryvcfa.org.uk/grants
Let’s Tackle Poverty
📅 16 Dec 2025 | 6:00–7:00pm
Let’s Stand Together Alliance
📅 6 Jan 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm
Discover about each grant and secure your spot by visiting our Grants Page and selecting Meet the Funder:
buryvcfa.org.uk/grants
December 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Meet the Funder: Upcoming Online Sessions (Book your place!)
Let’s Tackle Poverty
📅 16 Dec 2025 | 6:00–7:00pm
Let’s Stand Together Alliance
📅 6 Jan 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm
Discover about each grant and secure your spot by visiting our Grants Page and selecting Meet the Funder:
buryvcfa.org.uk/grants
Let’s Tackle Poverty
📅 16 Dec 2025 | 6:00–7:00pm
Let’s Stand Together Alliance
📅 6 Jan 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm
Discover about each grant and secure your spot by visiting our Grants Page and selecting Meet the Funder:
buryvcfa.org.uk/grants
✨ Festive fun in Bury! From carols & live music to family activities, there’s something for everyone this month. Don’t miss out… visit our community page :
buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
✨ Festive fun in Bury! From carols & live music to family activities, there’s something for everyone this month. Don’t miss out… visit our community page :
buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events
Winter’s here, and so are the sniffles! 🌬️ Don’t worry — your local pharmacy has you covered with advice, remedies and even some prescriptions (no GP needed). Remember to order repeat meds early before the holidays. Find the right service here:
gmintegratedcare.org.uk/gtkwtg/
gmintegratedcare.org.uk/gtkwtg/
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Winter’s here, and so are the sniffles! 🌬️ Don’t worry — your local pharmacy has you covered with advice, remedies and even some prescriptions (no GP needed). Remember to order repeat meds early before the holidays. Find the right service here:
gmintegratedcare.org.uk/gtkwtg/
gmintegratedcare.org.uk/gtkwtg/
The State of the Sector research is launching in January 2026
Led by GM's Local Infrastructure Organisations, the study will map the size, diversity, and impact of the VCSE sector.
look out for details on how to get involve in January.
👉 Find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/help-sh...
Led by GM's Local Infrastructure Organisations, the study will map the size, diversity, and impact of the VCSE sector.
look out for details on how to get involve in January.
👉 Find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/help-sh...
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The State of the Sector research is launching in January 2026
Led by GM's Local Infrastructure Organisations, the study will map the size, diversity, and impact of the VCSE sector.
look out for details on how to get involve in January.
👉 Find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/help-sh...
Led by GM's Local Infrastructure Organisations, the study will map the size, diversity, and impact of the VCSE sector.
look out for details on how to get involve in January.
👉 Find out more:
buryvcfa.org.uk/news/help-sh...
Meet the Funder: Upcoming Online Sessions.
We have two live sessions for our current grants:
• Let’s Tackle Poverty
📅16 December 2025 | 6:00–7:00pm
• Let’s Stand Together Alliance
📅6 January 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm
Secure your spot by visiting our Grants Page:
buryvcfa.org.uk/grants
We have two live sessions for our current grants:
• Let’s Tackle Poverty
📅16 December 2025 | 6:00–7:00pm
• Let’s Stand Together Alliance
📅6 January 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm
Secure your spot by visiting our Grants Page:
buryvcfa.org.uk/grants
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Meet the Funder: Upcoming Online Sessions.
We have two live sessions for our current grants:
• Let’s Tackle Poverty
📅16 December 2025 | 6:00–7:00pm
• Let’s Stand Together Alliance
📅6 January 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm
Secure your spot by visiting our Grants Page:
buryvcfa.org.uk/grants
We have two live sessions for our current grants:
• Let’s Tackle Poverty
📅16 December 2025 | 6:00–7:00pm
• Let’s Stand Together Alliance
📅6 January 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm
Secure your spot by visiting our Grants Page:
buryvcfa.org.uk/grants
It’s the season of giving! 🎄
From 8–21 Dec, easyfundraising’s Christmas Crackers competition could unwrap £100–£200 donations for your organisation each day. Register free, click the cracker daily, and boost your funds before the new year:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/bury/
From 8–21 Dec, easyfundraising’s Christmas Crackers competition could unwrap £100–£200 donations for your organisation each day. Register free, click the cracker daily, and boost your funds before the new year:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/bury/
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s the season of giving! 🎄
From 8–21 Dec, easyfundraising’s Christmas Crackers competition could unwrap £100–£200 donations for your organisation each day. Register free, click the cracker daily, and boost your funds before the new year:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/bury/
From 8–21 Dec, easyfundraising’s Christmas Crackers competition could unwrap £100–£200 donations for your organisation each day. Register free, click the cracker daily, and boost your funds before the new year:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/bury/
Final chance! Nominate local volunteer groups in Bury for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Deadline: 1 Dec. Celebrate their impact & shine a light on their work:
kavs.dcms.gov.uk/make-a-nomin...
kavs.dcms.gov.uk/make-a-nomin...
About nominating - The King's Award for Voluntary Service
We’re delighted that you’re thinking about nominating a group for a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service!
kavs.dcms.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Final chance! Nominate local volunteer groups in Bury for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Deadline: 1 Dec. Celebrate their impact & shine a light on their work:
kavs.dcms.gov.uk/make-a-nomin...
kavs.dcms.gov.uk/make-a-nomin...
Flu can be serious if you have a long-term health condition. Keep protected by having your safe and effective flu vaccination. Book your appointment with your GP practice or local pharmacy today.
For more information visit gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vacci...
For more information visit gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vacci...
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Flu can be serious if you have a long-term health condition. Keep protected by having your safe and effective flu vaccination. Book your appointment with your GP practice or local pharmacy today.
For more information visit gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vacci...
For more information visit gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vacci...
Winter viruses can be serious as we get older. If you're over 75, make sure you get the vaccines you're eligible for. You can book your vaccines with your GP practice. For more information visit www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vaccinations/older-people #KeepProtected #GreaterManchester
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Winter viruses can be serious as we get older. If you're over 75, make sure you get the vaccines you're eligible for. You can book your vaccines with your GP practice. For more information visit www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vaccinations/older-people #KeepProtected #GreaterManchester
It has been an amazing week dedicated to celebrating and supporting trustees - fincluding our team delivering trustee training for a group of local trustees.
Our team offers advice, training and support to trustees and groups all year round - were here to help!
Our team offers advice, training and support to trustees and groups all year round - were here to help!
November 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
It has been an amazing week dedicated to celebrating and supporting trustees - fincluding our team delivering trustee training for a group of local trustees.
Our team offers advice, training and support to trustees and groups all year round - were here to help!
Our team offers advice, training and support to trustees and groups all year round - were here to help!
For #TrusteesWeek (3–7 Nov), we’re offering two support options for trustees in Bury:
The Essential Trustee – 4 Nov, 5–7:30 PM at Bury VCFA (link below)
data.buryvcfa.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Trustee Drop-In: 6 Nov, book a 1-to-1 session via: [email protected] / 0161 518 5550
The Essential Trustee – 4 Nov, 5–7:30 PM at Bury VCFA (link below)
data.buryvcfa.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Trustee Drop-In: 6 Nov, book a 1-to-1 session via: [email protected] / 0161 518 5550
November 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
For #TrusteesWeek (3–7 Nov), we’re offering two support options for trustees in Bury:
The Essential Trustee – 4 Nov, 5–7:30 PM at Bury VCFA (link below)
data.buryvcfa.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Trustee Drop-In: 6 Nov, book a 1-to-1 session via: [email protected] / 0161 518 5550
The Essential Trustee – 4 Nov, 5–7:30 PM at Bury VCFA (link below)
data.buryvcfa.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Trustee Drop-In: 6 Nov, book a 1-to-1 session via: [email protected] / 0161 518 5550
Flu can be serious as you get older, even life-threatening. If you’re over 65, your yearly flu vaccine helps protect you. You can get your vaccine at your GP practice or local pharmacy.
For more information visit www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vaccinations/older-people
For more information visit www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vaccinations/older-people
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Flu can be serious as you get older, even life-threatening. If you’re over 65, your yearly flu vaccine helps protect you. You can get your vaccine at your GP practice or local pharmacy.
For more information visit www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vaccinations/older-people
For more information visit www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vaccinations/older-people
Discover what’s happening across Bury this autumn! 🍂 From local events to community activities, there’s something for everyone. Visit our events page to explore what’s on and get involved.
www.buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events/
www.buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events/
October 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Discover what’s happening across Bury this autumn! 🍂 From local events to community activities, there’s something for everyone. Visit our events page to explore what’s on and get involved.
www.buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events/
www.buryvcfa.org.uk/local-events/
Stronger Communities, Brighter Futures: Join Us at our AGM!
🗓 Wednesday 19th November
🕔 5:00pm – 6:30pm
📍 The Fusilier Museum, Bury, BL9 0DF
This year’s theme—Stronger Communities: Growing the Social Economy in Bury.
Find out more and book your place below:
www.buryvcfa.org.uk/bury-vcfa-an...
🗓 Wednesday 19th November
🕔 5:00pm – 6:30pm
📍 The Fusilier Museum, Bury, BL9 0DF
This year’s theme—Stronger Communities: Growing the Social Economy in Bury.
Find out more and book your place below:
www.buryvcfa.org.uk/bury-vcfa-an...
October 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Stronger Communities, Brighter Futures: Join Us at our AGM!
🗓 Wednesday 19th November
🕔 5:00pm – 6:30pm
📍 The Fusilier Museum, Bury, BL9 0DF
This year’s theme—Stronger Communities: Growing the Social Economy in Bury.
Find out more and book your place below:
www.buryvcfa.org.uk/bury-vcfa-an...
🗓 Wednesday 19th November
🕔 5:00pm – 6:30pm
📍 The Fusilier Museum, Bury, BL9 0DF
This year’s theme—Stronger Communities: Growing the Social Economy in Bury.
Find out more and book your place below:
www.buryvcfa.org.uk/bury-vcfa-an...
The Heartburn Health Roadshow by Heartburn Cancer UK is coming to Tesco Bury (BL9 5BY) on Thurs 16 Oct! Learn about heartburn, its link to oesophageal cancer & the power of early diagnosis. Touring 9 other GM spots from 6–17 Oct. #GMHeartburnHub
October 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Heartburn Health Roadshow by Heartburn Cancer UK is coming to Tesco Bury (BL9 5BY) on Thurs 16 Oct! Learn about heartburn, its link to oesophageal cancer & the power of early diagnosis. Touring 9 other GM spots from 6–17 Oct. #GMHeartburnHub
Nominations are open for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service—celebrating outstanding UK volunteer groups. Know one making a real impact? Nominate them between 1 Sept–1 Dec and help shine a light on their work. Learn more and submit:
🔗 kavs.dcms.gov.uk
🔗 kavs.dcms.gov.uk
The King's Award for Voluntary Service - official website
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Celebrating the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK.
kavs.dcms.gov.uk
October 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Nominations are open for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service—celebrating outstanding UK volunteer groups. Know one making a real impact? Nominate them between 1 Sept–1 Dec and help shine a light on their work. Learn more and submit:
🔗 kavs.dcms.gov.uk
🔗 kavs.dcms.gov.uk
🎨 Bury Festival of Art 11–12 Oct 2025
Join a weekend of creativity as local artists transform venues across Bury! Enjoy free workshops in painting, textiles & more—no experience needed. A borough-wide, family-friendly event.
Explore the full programme here:
buryartmuseum.co.uk/Bury-Festiva...
Join a weekend of creativity as local artists transform venues across Bury! Enjoy free workshops in painting, textiles & more—no experience needed. A borough-wide, family-friendly event.
Explore the full programme here:
buryartmuseum.co.uk/Bury-Festiva...
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🎨 Bury Festival of Art 11–12 Oct 2025
Join a weekend of creativity as local artists transform venues across Bury! Enjoy free workshops in painting, textiles & more—no experience needed. A borough-wide, family-friendly event.
Explore the full programme here:
buryartmuseum.co.uk/Bury-Festiva...
Join a weekend of creativity as local artists transform venues across Bury! Enjoy free workshops in painting, textiles & more—no experience needed. A borough-wide, family-friendly event.
Explore the full programme here:
buryartmuseum.co.uk/Bury-Festiva...
Network for Europe is offering a final £500 unrestricted grant to a small charity, social enterprise, co-op or community group to celebrate an activity that strengthens community life. Apply by Monday 3 November 2025. In partnership with VSNW.
www.vsnw.org.uk/celebrating-...
www.vsnw.org.uk/celebrating-...
Celebrating Network for Europe’s legacy – apply now for a £500 grant - Voluntary Sector North West
We use cookies where necessary to allow us to understand how people interact with our website and content, so that we can continue to improve our service.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Network for Europe is offering a final £500 unrestricted grant to a small charity, social enterprise, co-op or community group to celebrate an activity that strengthens community life. Apply by Monday 3 November 2025. In partnership with VSNW.
www.vsnw.org.uk/celebrating-...
www.vsnw.org.uk/celebrating-...
Winter viruses can be serious if you have a long-term health condition. If you’re at higher risk, getting vaccinated will help keep you safe. You can book your vaccines with your GP practice.
For more information visit:
gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vacci...
#KeepProtected #GreaterManchester
For more information visit:
gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vacci...
#KeepProtected #GreaterManchester
October 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Winter viruses can be serious if you have a long-term health condition. If you’re at higher risk, getting vaccinated will help keep you safe. You can book your vaccines with your GP practice.
For more information visit:
gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vacci...
#KeepProtected #GreaterManchester
For more information visit:
gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vacci...
#KeepProtected #GreaterManchester
Join us Wed 19 Nov, 5–6:30pm at Fusilier Museum, Bury for Bury VCFA’s AGM: Stronger Communities. Enjoy hot food, networking, and hear how social enterprises are shaping Bury’s future. Open to all VCSE groups in the borough.
data.buryvcfa.org.uk/civicrm/even...
#BuryVCFA #SocialEconomy #BetterBury
data.buryvcfa.org.uk/civicrm/even...
#BuryVCFA #SocialEconomy #BetterBury
October 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Join us Wed 19 Nov, 5–6:30pm at Fusilier Museum, Bury for Bury VCFA’s AGM: Stronger Communities. Enjoy hot food, networking, and hear how social enterprises are shaping Bury’s future. Open to all VCSE groups in the borough.
data.buryvcfa.org.uk/civicrm/even...
#BuryVCFA #SocialEconomy #BetterBury
data.buryvcfa.org.uk/civicrm/even...
#BuryVCFA #SocialEconomy #BetterBury
Are you eligible for the flu vaccine?
If so, now’s the perfect time to prioritise your health and get vaccinated!
Stay protected against #flu this winter – 📅 book your vaccine or find out more here:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
If so, now’s the perfect time to prioritise your health and get vaccinated!
Stay protected against #flu this winter – 📅 book your vaccine or find out more here:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy
Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy
www.nhs.uk
October 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Are you eligible for the flu vaccine?
If so, now’s the perfect time to prioritise your health and get vaccinated!
Stay protected against #flu this winter – 📅 book your vaccine or find out more here:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
If so, now’s the perfect time to prioritise your health and get vaccinated!
Stay protected against #flu this winter – 📅 book your vaccine or find out more here:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
🎙️ On air now! Tune in to Roch Valley Radio to hear David, our Age Friendly Development Worker, chat about his work with the Bury Older People's Network, the Dementia sub-group, and upcoming monthly meetings and events!
Click link below to listen to David:
www.rochvalleyradio.com/player/
Click link below to listen to David:
www.rochvalleyradio.com/player/
October 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🎙️ On air now! Tune in to Roch Valley Radio to hear David, our Age Friendly Development Worker, chat about his work with the Bury Older People's Network, the Dementia sub-group, and upcoming monthly meetings and events!
Click link below to listen to David:
www.rochvalleyradio.com/player/
Click link below to listen to David:
www.rochvalleyradio.com/player/
🎉 Celebrate the International Day of Older People! Happening tomorrow, 10am–2pm at The Jubilee Centre, Bury for quizzes, a walk & talk, gentle chair exercises, crafts & more. Café is open and no booking needed, just drop in!
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🎉 Celebrate the International Day of Older People! Happening tomorrow, 10am–2pm at The Jubilee Centre, Bury for quizzes, a walk & talk, gentle chair exercises, crafts & more. Café is open and no booking needed, just drop in!
🫖 Bury VCFA Pulse Check: Community Pride & Voice.
Spend 2 minutes sharing your thoughts on community pride and the role of local groups in Bury. Your feedback shapes Bury VCFA’s services, supports GM’s Live Well goals, and guides public sector partners:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Spend 2 minutes sharing your thoughts on community pride and the role of local groups in Bury. Your feedback shapes Bury VCFA’s services, supports GM’s Live Well goals, and guides public sector partners:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
September 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🫖 Bury VCFA Pulse Check: Community Pride & Voice.
Spend 2 minutes sharing your thoughts on community pride and the role of local groups in Bury. Your feedback shapes Bury VCFA’s services, supports GM’s Live Well goals, and guides public sector partners:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Spend 2 minutes sharing your thoughts on community pride and the role of local groups in Bury. Your feedback shapes Bury VCFA’s services, supports GM’s Live Well goals, and guides public sector partners:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Have your say on a refreshed Accord agreement that will enable the voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise and public sector in GM to work together effectively, improving outcomes for communities:
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Have your say on a refreshed Accord agreement that will enable the voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise and public sector in GM to work together effectively, improving outcomes for communities:
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/news-and-eve...