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Music event to raise money for anti-trafficking society

“Help us fight exploitation while having a good night!” said president of the Students Against Human Trafficking society ahead of upcoming musical fundraiser

Speed running

A quick history of the subculture

An uncertain future: the student-led charity projects that need your help

With a lack of volunteers, student-led projects at the University of Manchester helping adults with learning disabilities have an uncertain future. Kizzy Bray talks to three volunteers about what potential volunteers need to know and how to get involved

Take part in RAG’s Raid for Action Against Hunger

“Get in fancy dress with us and make a difference by raising vital funds for an incredible cause!”

Sexpression pub quiz this Friday at Squirrel’s bar

Hosted by charity Sexpression as part of fundraising efforts, the first prize at the “sexy pub quiz” will include a free platter at Nando’s

Manchester student to make an impact in Nepal

Manchester student set to make positive difference in Nepal when she takes part in an expedition with sustainable development charity Raleigh International

Running around the clock for CRY

The University of Manchester Athletics and Cross Country Club undertook a mammoth fundraising effort this month to raise money and awareness for sudden cardiac death in young people

Project invites people to submit the strangest gift ideas

A Northern Quarter creative agency are asking people to submit their strangest gift ideas,to raise awareness for children’s charity Wood Street Mission

Boxed: the student-run charity project for the homeless

Boxed UoM needs your help this Christmas with its shoebox initiative

Students fundraise for landmine-removing charity

In the lead up to their main event, the group raise awareness and funds for life-saving organisation, MAG

The lessons learnt from Jailbreak

30 hours. No money. How far can you go?

Enter the student philanthropy survey

The University of Manchester are running a survey to to capture students’ attitudes to charitable giving, all students who complete the survey are also entered into a prize draw

RAG invite students to a gorilla trek in Uganda

RAG are holding information meetings about their Uganda Gorilla Trek

A reply: Teach First stands for equal education

A response to “What do Teach First ambassadors actually promote?” from experiences in the classroom

London to Paris Bike Ride 2017: Cross the Channel for Charity

Get involved, do something worthwhile, cycle from London to Paris for Breast Cancer Now

Are celebrities ruining Sport Relief?

Is the glorification of C-list celebrities damaging the intentions of Sport Relief?

International Women’s Day: Beauty Charities

International Women’s Day is approaching so Laura Mills talks you through a few charities that help give back to women in need

Students encouraged to volunteer at homelessness charities

Last Tuesday, Amy Hinks came from the Booth Centre to the university to talk about the Manchester-based charity; what it does, and how students can get involved.

Student charity shop ‘The Closet’ trashed at Pangaea

Last week, the sustainable student charity shop, ‘The Closet’, opened its doors to the students of Manchester but following Pangaea Festival

Students promote the importance of the arts

Arts Emergency Manchester plans to build on the success of last year by conducting another series of workshops in schools around Manchester, promoting the arts and social sciences