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GMCA Inspire Fund

Funding rounds are spaced throughout the year – link here

The GMCA Inspire Fund is providing grants of £500 – £2,000 for freelance and independent artists, and small organisations across Greater Manchester. 

You may be a musician who would benefit from a new instrument, a small group who needs funds to expand your wardrobe or replace costumes, or a freelance artist who wishes to upskill via a training course.

The GMCA Culture Fund: Inspire is designed to support Greater Manchester-based:

  • Freelance artists.
  • Independent creatives, artists, musicians, and performers.
  • Small creative arts organisations (less than £100k turnover).

Guidance 

Decisions are expected within 6 weeks of the closing date you have applied for. 

All projects must be completed by April 2026. Click here for more details.

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Free Recycled Clothing and Coffee – Moss Side Powerhouse

First Friday of every month, 9:30am – 12pm at Moss Side Powerhouse

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LGBTQ+ Journalism Network

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The LGBTQ+ Journalism Network is an award-winning space for LGBTQ+ journalists across the UK – and at any stage of their career – to find, support and learn from each other.

The Network was started in January 2022 by Sophie Perry because no such space existed in the industry.

LGBTQ+ journalists have always existed and this space celebrates their work, encourages them and aims to inspire a new generation.

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Pull Up and Speak Spoken Word and Poetry Event – Pull Up Bar Cafe

Last Monday of every month, link here

Pull Up & Speak is a poetry and spoken word event hosted by Pull Up Bar Cafe, 14-16 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JN on the last Monday of every month from 6pm – 10:30pm

​These poetry nights have been created to support creativity, mental health, and those struggling with addiction and homelessness.

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Free English Classes – The Alexandria Library, Rusholme + More

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Click the link above for a full list of free English classes taking place at Alexandria Library, Rusholme and elsewhere across Manchester.

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ERIC – Creative Career App for Young People

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The ERIC app is primarily for young people who are 16+ with an interest in careers in the creative industries.

Helping young creatives gain experience for their portfolios & CVs, you can browse thousands of internships, bootcamps, events, training schemes, courses & more.

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Gaydio Academy/ Newsletter

Gaydio Courses link here

The Gaydio Academy offers a wide range of training and support courses throughout the year across the UK.

Sign up to Gaydio Newsletter link here

If you would like to keep up to date with future Academy courses and projects which you can get involved with then subscribe to our newsletter and sign up on the form below.

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Creative Support Sessions – Artsadmin

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Artsadmin offers a unique and free one-to-one support service to UK-based artists working in contemporary performance, at any stage of their career

Sessions are informal and artist-led, offering an opportunity to talk about anything from artistic ideas and project development to funding and contexts for your work. The format of these sessions has been developed in response to artists’ feedback and research.

Who is the service for?
This is a free service that we offer to artists and creatives, which to us includes arts workers, producers, designers, production managers, curators, arts leaders, technicians, writers, dramaturgs, academics and thinkers.

Click the link above for more details and to book a session.

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Creative Activity Groups for Neurodiverse Young People – Starling

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Do you love to express yourself through art, writing, making or performing? Do you want to work with professional artists to develop your creativity? Want to be more social in a supportive and welcoming environment, at your own pace?

Starling run free creative activity groups for neurodivergent young people across Greater Manchester. They are all about having fun and being yourself with like-minded people. From visual arts and creative writing, to music and drama, Starling plan activities that interest you.

So, if you are aged 13-25, identify as neurodivergent and want to get creative, get in touch and click here to register to arrange a conversation with someone from the team. Starling currently have projects in Trafford, Manchester, Tameside and Oldham, but watch this space for more locations!

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Young Company – Royal Exchange

Young Company is the Royal Exchange Theatres’, award-winning, resident Company of Young People aged 14 – 21. Providing weekly workshops, production opportunities and free tickets to main house shows.

Young Company is for anyone who’s interested in performing, directing, design, writing, but also open to those who want a creative space with other like-minded young people. Young Company members will gain in-depth training and practical opportunities so they can develop, create and grow at the heart of a producing theatre.

Click here for more information and how to apply

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Catch-22 Digital Edge – Get into Gaming

Link: Catch-22 Digital Edge

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Free Courses in England

Free Courses in England is a database of free courses funded by the government, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB). 

There are a range of free courses on Free Courses in England, from principles of business administration to coding to environmental sustainability!

Boost your CV and complete a free course today.