Meet the Changemakers
Wild Futures
On the closing weekend of the Wild exhibition, join us in our Top Floor hub to meet and celebrate some of the people and groups caring for green and wild spaces across Greater Manchester.
Drop in between 11am and 1pm to discover new and different ideas and get involved in free activities for all ages, and then from 2-4pm you can take part in workshop to support new community groups.
Manchester Museum’s Top Floor is a space for learning, connecting and inspiring change, and Meet the Changemakers is our quarterly event that gives you the chance to meet the communities, charities, activists and artists shaping a more sustainable and fair future for Manchester.
Workshop, 2-4pm
Starting a Group Made Simple: Get Ready for Funding
Want to make a difference in your community? The In Our Nature programme has partnered with Manchester Community Central to support people in Manchester who are looking at setting up a community group, or to build their grassroots initiative.
This workshop introduces the fundamentals of setting up a small community group and preparing to apply for funding. You’ll explore how to define your group’s purpose and activities, create a basic constitution, and lay the groundwork for funding applications. The workshop will run from 2-4pm, with free lunch available from 1-2pm before we get started.
Key topics the workshop will cover:
- Developing essential policies
- Establishing basic governance
- Managing simple finances
- Evidencing the need and impact
- Identifying potential funding sources
Perfect for anyone aiming to launch a grassroots initiative and build a strong foundation for future growth and support.