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Dress for change: Fashion Soc and LGBTQ+ Soc’s charity catwalk takes centre stage

Dress for change: Fashion Soc and LGBTQ+ Soc’s charity catwalk takes centre stage

A preview of what to expect at Fashion Soc and LGBTQ Soc’s Charity Fashion Show on March 11
Getting involved: Volunteering at the Booth Centre

Getting involved: Volunteering at the Booth Centre

Getting involved in volunteering can help you feel more connected to Manchester and support the local community, here’s one writer’s experience
The International Society finalises merger into the Students’ Union

The International Society finalises merger into the Students’ Union

The International Society had existed as an independent charity since 1966
How helping an older neighbour had given me much more than a chance to volunteer

How helping an older neighbour had given me much more than a chance to volunteer

As we grow older, we grow more detached from the world, often without choice. However, Manchester tackles issues of isolation and the generational gap with its community programmes, sparking life back into the retirement years.
Fashion Soc x LGBTQ+ Soc Fashion Show

Fashion Soc x LGBTQ+ Soc Fashion Show

We take a look at UoM’s stunning charity fashion show which was held last week by Makeup, Fashion and LGBTQ+ soc.
DJ Burnham raises £20,000 to fight homelessness

DJ Burnham raises £20,000 to fight homelessness

A Mayor’s DJ battle between Greater Manchester and Liverpool raises £20,000 for Manchester’s charity ‘A Bed Every Night’
A Bookmark biography: The charity that helps children read

A Bookmark biography: The charity that helps children read

As well as providing all the information you need to know about who Bookmark are, what they do and how you can get involved, the Mancunion interviews Bookmark’s Anna Pickles to ask about all the extra info, plus her favourite book
An afternoon at Manchester Rape Crisis

An afternoon at Manchester Rape Crisis

An interview with Manchester Rape Crisis’ Chief Executive Officer, one of the partner charities for this year’s Reclaim the Night campaign
Women in Media returns, kick-starting with fundraiser at Fallowfield’s Handlebar

Women in Media returns, kick-starting with fundraiser at Fallowfield’s Handlebar

Back for its eighth consecutive year in Manchester, this years Women in Media conference is set to be a fantastic weekend. Sponsoring charities MASH and Smart Works, WIM’s first fundraiser is being held in Fallowfield’s newest venue, Handlebar
Movember at UoM

Movember at UoM

A look at how UOM sport is getting involved in this years Movember and how students can donate!
Societies X RAG Charity Fashion Show round up

Societies X RAG Charity Fashion Show round up

Our roundup and favourite looks from the Student Union fashion show
The Origins and History of Reclaim the Night

The Origins and History of Reclaim the Night

What are the origins of Reclaim the Night?
Oxfam board game controversy 

Oxfam board game controversy 

Just when you think gender-critical feminists run out of people to be angry at, they turn their fire towards Oxfam
Pops Sarnies: A packed lunch with a conscience

Pops Sarnies: A packed lunch with a conscience

There’s a new sandwich business on campus offering students a packed. lunch for just £2 with all profits going to charity
How you can help tackle Manchester’s food poverty crisis

How you can help tackle Manchester’s food poverty crisis

Donate and make a difference for your local community!
Looking to save lives? Here’s how

Looking to save lives? Here’s how

Manchester Marrow is looking for people to sign up to a bone marrow registry to save lives
A conversation with Every Month Manchester: Period poverty is not on lockdown

A conversation with Every Month Manchester: Period poverty is not on lockdown

Period poverty is not on lockdown, we speak to Every Month Manchester to find out how they are continuing to support those in need during this crisis
Homeless crisis far from over in Manchester

Homeless crisis far from over in Manchester

Number of rough sleepers in Manchester continues to rise
CoppaFeel say check your chest

CoppaFeel say check your chest

The UoM branch of nationwide charity CoppaFeel talk about their activities on campus, their fundraising but most importantly how to check yourself for changes to your chest
‘No Street Called Home’: Work of a Manchester-based charity in Jinja, Uganda

‘No Street Called Home’: Work of a Manchester-based charity in Jinja, Uganda

SALVE International is the Manchester-based charity working to create better futures for Ugandan children