Seed Pilots

We’re now inviting applications from Greater Manchester Community organisations to apply for up to £2000 to pilot creative work in partnership with Cultural Organisations and staff including researchers at the University of Manchester to address social isolation together.

To apply, download this Application form and guidance notes and read the guidance notes on page 3 before submitting your proposal.

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Applications are encouraged from people identifying as and organisations working to support BAME, Disabled and LGBT perspectives. 

The deadline for submissions is 12pm on Friday 9th October 2015. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

Please direct all queries by email.

—- APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED —-

A Manifesto for making things worse…

How can we make things worse?

Social isolation and loneliness in Greater Manchester can cause high levels of emotional distress. Without early support and intervention, this can cause people’s health to deteriorate and require intensive longer-term support.

In May 2015, we hosted an event at Martin Harris Centre bringing together community organisations, arts organisations and researchers from the University of Manchester, to explore ways to make social isolation worse. Yes – worse!

The workshop was facilitated by Simon from TIPP and moments were captured by artist, Paul Gent.

Now, we hope to support up to four pilots to make things better.