The organisations in this sub-category offer information that will be of use to children and young people and to those who work with them.
There will also be organisations of use to children and young people in the Advice and Support, Education, Health and Leisure sections.
Promotes the education of women and children of African and Caribbean descent and provides and maintains facilities in the interest of social welfare for the recreation and leisure-time occupation of such women and children so as to improve self-esteem and quality of life.
Aiming to provide a safe and stimulating play environment for children and young people aged 5-14 years
A website presented entirely in symbol to enable children with learning disabilities to become informed about ongoing current affairs and a central forum for children to express their views and opinions.
Nursery (6mths to 5 years) 8 before school places 16 after school places
A place for babies and toddlers to play and their carers to chat and have a coffee.
To provide comprehensive quality child care,where children can reach their full potential, and enjoy a brighter, more fulfilling future
An independent charity, run for and by young people. It represents their views to central and local government
Local angling club aimed at the 12 to 17 years age group. Coaching sessions, matches throughout the year, contact us for more info and an application form. A short video is also available to veiw online at http://www.mymanchester.net/videos
Voluntary organisation offering family services
A faith-based charity providing professional social care services to children and families of all faiths and of none.
Team of youth workers running programmes of detached youth work with young people across the Charlestown and Kersal area.
Adult and toddler group. Also runs a shoppers creche facility, telephone for more details.
Campaigning for the abolition of poverty among children and young people in the UK and for the improvement of the lives of low-income families.
The Children's Information Service can give you information on all childcare provision (children's centres, childminders, day nurseries, out-of-school clubs etc) in Manchester
A research project, which aims to look at families straddling cultures and the loss of
We provide activities and projects, giving opportunities for development and enjoyment with support, information, advice and encouragement.
Community youth centre with activities for young people
Website of The Now & Then Project which aimed to break down barriers between young and older people living in the Miles Platting, Ancoats and Collyhurst area.
A local family centre which runs a popular local adult and toddler group
GOJO is for the thousands of young disabled people who have difficulties or fears using public transport.
With Healthy Start, you can get free vouchers every week which you swap for milk, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and infant formula milk. Healthy Start replaces the Welfare Food Scheme.
Voluntary organisation offering support to young families with children under 5
Creates learning opportunities for both older and young people in their own neighbourhoods.
Provides a base for the provision of local community led facilities, services and activities in the Longsight and Levenshulme areas.
Information about childcare and support for working parents
Britains first guidance and support channel for Muslim youth
A website offering Manchester wide information for parents. (Need to log in to use site)
A purpose built centre to accommodate the special needs of people who are visually impaired and physically disabled
Northmoor Community Association will work towards improving the quality of life for people living or working within the Northmoor area through the promotion of charitable purposes to relieve poverty, promote health, advance education and provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation. Our aims are: to establish, maintain and manage a community building. to promote and run training, vocational training, workshops, advice sessions, events and other activities in furtherance of our objectives. to assist local charitable activities through the provision of a small grants scheme for local charitable bodies. to undertake any other activities considered appropriate in furtherance of the above objectives. The Community Association is made up of many different people as well as the Board. We have paid staff who help run and manage the centre on a day to day basis as well as a team of hard working volunteers who help provide services in the Community Centre.
Project using a combination of outreach and rewards to engage hard-to-reach youths in community development activities
A service specialising in the needs of lone parents
Aims to make Catholic contribution to the Youth Service by making provision for young people through Diocesan networks; and by co-operation with all other youth agencies, especially in the development of training.
An online site providing scout information for Greater Manchester East Scouts
Offering 30 daycare places to children, and also 16 before and after school places and holiday play care
Club with a variety of facilities and activities for young people.
Advice to 15-25 year olds who are under stress. Areas covered: welfare rights, asylum seekers, housing, therapeutic services, basic debt, free internet access, volunteering, activities group and café.
Engages young people in deciding how money should be spent on other young people to help support their ideas and aspirations