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Manchester has the highest number of deaths of homeless people in England, ONS says

Manchester has the highest number of deaths of homeless people in England, ONS says

Burnham’s campaign to end rough sleeping by 2020 takes yet another hit, following the recent proposal of a £100 fine for rough sleeping
A Strawberry Jam is a bloody big success

A Strawberry Jam is a bloody big success

Fuse FM’s period-themed club night raised enough tampons to supply someone for eleven years
Sexpress yourself

Sexpress yourself

Georgia Hickey talks to Laina Cores about the upcoming Sex Week, aimed at educating and empowering people about their sexuality.
Three Peaks Challenge

Three Peaks Challenge

Victoria Evans discusses the upcoming Three Peaks Challenge and the charitable foundations behind climbing the UK’s highest mountains
Manchester Charity Fashion Show looks for models

Manchester Charity Fashion Show looks for models

Get involved in a fun-filled fashion show this semester, all for charity!
Weathering the ‘perfect storm’ in education

Weathering the ‘perfect storm’ in education

The Tutor Trust is just one of many charities helping disadvantaged pupils achieve their educational dreams
The homeless epidemic needs empathy, not cynicism

The homeless epidemic needs empathy, not cynicism

Oliver Storey believes that avoiding giving money directly to homeless people is neither moral nor helpful. He asks us to reconsider common misconceptions of the homeless population
Interview: Everyone Can

Interview: Everyone Can

“The difference we’re making, you can see it in the smiles, the laughter, the noise level. It’s the sound of fun. It’s a sound every person, every kid, should be able to have,”
Event Preview: ArtBox 2

Event Preview: ArtBox 2

Manchester’s very own Funraising are back, mixing the creative with charity, and above all, prioritising a good time
University Women’s Rugby supporting Stonewall UK

University Women’s Rugby supporting Stonewall UK

Find out why the University of Manchester Women’s Rugby Club are wearing rainbow-coloured laces, and how you can get some too
Manchester Marrow charity to hold Hero Week to raise awareness for blood cancer

Manchester Marrow charity to hold Hero Week to raise awareness for blood cancer

The campaign will run from the 19th to the 24th November, raising awareness about the importance of the stem cell register
They’re behind you! Meet The Pantomime Society

They’re behind you! Meet The Pantomime Society

What can you expect from the Pantomime Society? Chloe Hatton talks to its co-chairs to find out.
A vicious cycle

A vicious cycle

The UOM Cycling Club took on a mammoth 24 hour cycle – all for charity
Interview: Gareth Owen OBE, Humanitarian Director for Save the Children

Interview: Gareth Owen OBE, Humanitarian Director for Save the Children

The Save the Children Humanitarian Director was in philosophical mood as we discuss madchester, engineering, and hope for humanity
‘Come Slowly-Eden!’: Why allotments matter

‘Come Slowly-Eden!’: Why allotments matter

Eva Gerretsen visits Growing Together, a volunteer run allotment providing stability to refugees and asylum seekers. She explores the benefits of home-growing for both the environment and personal health.
Get involved: Manchester RAG

Get involved: Manchester RAG

Find out how you can take part in this year’s series of international RAG Challenges
Who’s Helping the Homeless?

Who’s Helping the Homeless?

Manchester is known internationally as one of the UK’s best places to live, a reputation that locals and students alike will never tire of flaunting. Buzzing nightlife, expansive shopping centres and an ever-rising skyline all show off the best Manchester has to offer, but in stark contrast to this the issues of rough sleeping and […]

How to help: Give time, not money

Sylvie Copley talks about The Big Change Society, and how students can help tackle the issue of homelessness while at University.
Homelessness: A personal account

Homelessness: A personal account

One year on from Manchester City Council’s revised vision on tackling homelessness, I asked if any productive changes been made. Sean Proudman, who has been homeless for four years, spoke about his experience of rough sleeping and the support he has received.
An evening with Funraising x Offbeat: Brazilian Wax

An evening with Funraising x Offbeat: Brazilian Wax

Cachella Smith and Chloe Hatton give you the lowdown on Funraising’s latest venture