ALL FM
http://www.allfm.org/
Broadcasting to Ardwick, Longsight and Levenshulme on 96.9FM, ALL FM is radio by the community for the community.
Alternatives to Violence Project (Greater Manchester)
http://www.avpbritain.org.uk
A network of volunteers running workshops for anyone who wants to find ways of resolving conflict without resorting to violence. Currently work in the community and in prisons throughout Britain.
Amnesty International
http://www.manchesteramnesty.org.uk
Manchester group of Amnesty International, a worldwide voluntary movement that works to prevent some of the gravest violations of human rights.
Association of Manchester Allotment Societies (AMAS)
http://www.amas.org.uk
AMAS was consituted in 1993. It acts as a means of support to the cities local allotment and horticultural societies.
BeyondTV
http://www.beyondtv.org/
An open publishing site for various media, news and projects; a source of low-cost digital/Internet video technical knowledge; a distribution network for a wide variety of films. Based in Manchester.
Bike Links / North West Cycling Project
http://www.cycling.org.uk
Bikelinks help Community Groups get started on cycling projects. They encorage young people to: Learn about bikes, find local routes, fix up old donated cycles, provide workshop and job related skills, source of cheap and clean transport, plus develop health benefits.
Blatant Incitement Project (BLINC)
http://www.eco-action.org/blinc/
Exists to empower people to organise themselves without hierachy, for radical action towards social change, by sharing skills, knowledge, and inspiration.
Bridge 5 Mill
http://www.merci.org.uk/
Manchester's first centre for sustainable living and a focus for action to make Manchester greener, healthier and more equitable. The centre includes food projects, community garden, green technologies, social enterprises, free internet access,library and exhibition.
Campaign Against the Arms Trade
(via http://www.caat.org.uk/)
Works for the reduction and ultimate abolition of the international arms trade, together with progressive demilitarisation within arms-producing countries.
Campaign Against Depleted Uranium (CADU)
http://www.cadu.org.uk/
Focuses on trying to achieve a global ban on the manufacture, testing, and use of depleted uranium weapons.
Campaign for a Hydrogen Economy (CHEC)
http://www.hydrogeneconomy.org.uk
A platform for all those who share the aim of widespread recognition of renewably produced hydrogen as the fuel of choice for all human needs.
Captive Animals' Protection Society (CAPS)
http://www.captiveanimals.org
CAPS is opposed to the use of animals in entertainment and works to end their use.
Central Manchester Women's Aid
http://www.cmwomensaid.org.uk
Offers refuge space to women and women with children who are escaping domestic violence. Also offers Outreach service to women who do not want to access refuge space but want support/information/advice around the issues raised from domestic violence experiences.
Clean Air Now (CAN)
http://www.cleanairnow.org.uk
CAN is a coalition of organisations in Greater Manchester who believe that the area needs radically better transport, including quality public transport and safe pedestrian and cycle routes.
Community Networks for Manchester(CN4M)
http://www.cn4m.net/
The Community Network for Manchester is the key network of networks, linking together neighbourhoods and areas of the city with communities of common interest and concern, in order to release our people power in shaping the future of the city.
Development Education Project (DEP)
http://www.dep.org.uk/
Based on Manchester Metropolitans University's (MMU) Didsbury campus, DEP works with teachers to raise awareness of global issues.
do summat
http://www.dosummat.org.uk/
A new co-operative setup to bring people in Manchester together to take action to reclaim our city from government and corporate control.
Earth First!
http://www.earthfirst.org.uk/manchester/
Manchester group of the UK and international network that takes direct action to improve environmental, social and political situations.
EMERGE Recycling
http://www.emergemanchester.co.uk/
A not-for-profit community business which seeks to promote recycling through kerbside collections and a programme of arts and education.
Environment Network for Manchester
http://www.en4m.org.uk
A network of groups committed to environmental sustainability who work together to share ideas, information and resources.
Ethical Consumer Research Association (ECRA)
http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/
The UK's only alternative consumer organisation looking at the social and environmental records of the companies behind the brand names. Manchester based.
Fairfield Materials Management
http://www.fairfieldcompost.co.uk
Pioneering social enterprise that produces compost from waste fruit and Vegetables from New Smithfield market for Manchester.
Fairfield Anearobic Digestion
http://www.fairfield-ad.co.uk
Stockport-based social enterprise developing a business to divert unwanted commercial and household food waste away from landfill through an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) process.
Friends of the Earth (FoE)
Manchester: http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/
Inspires solutions to environmental problems which make life better for people.
Glebelands Market Garden
http://www.glebelandsmarketgarden.co.uk
A pioneering urban growing project on the banks of the Mersey in Sale, producing food for consumption within Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign
http://www.gmcc.org.uk/
A voluntary group working to make cycling in Greater Manchester quicker, safer, easier and more enjoyable.
Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations (GMCVO)
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/
Offers a range of services and projects that aim to improve the effectiveness of voluntary and community groups in the county.
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People
http://www.bcodp.org.uk/groups/gmcdp.html
Promotes full equality and participation of disabled people within society. Forms local coalitions working on local issues.
Grumpy
http://www.grumpy.org.uk/
Gateway to a comprehensive range of children's play and educational resources in central Manchester.
Hulme Community Garden Centre
http://www.hulmegardencentre.org.uk/
A not-for-profit garden centre and community show gardens, run on an organic basis. Frequent seasonal events, volunteering opportunities and an accredited gardening course.
I Bike MCR
http://www.ibikemcr.org.uk
Brings together some of the diverse bike groups and riders in Manchester that seek to promote cycling as a form of transport and as something fun.
ICA-UK
http://www.ica-uk.org.uk/
An organisation which will: contribute to the strengthening of global civil society by offering facilitation skills, training and supporting volunteers, mobilising support for local initiatives and sharing experience with other change agents; facilitate a social network amongst ICA UK members.
(The) Kindling Trust
http://www.kindling.org.uk/
A fledgling not-for-profit social enterprise with charitable aims working to establish a radical and pioneering social change centre and enterprise zone, based in the rural North West of England researching, demonstrating and supporting others to work towards an ecological and just society.
Lifeshare
http://www.homelessness.org.uk/
Charity working to help combat the problem, and associated problems, of homelessness.
Leaf Street Community Garden
http://manchesterpermaculture.net/localinfo/leaf/leaf.html
Inner city permaculture in Hulme, Manchester.
LETS
GM-LETS: http://www.gmlets.u-net.com/
An exchange trading system.
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation
http://www.lgfoundation.org.uk/
Manchester based organisation which exists to promote and develop services and activities which work towards real and long-term improvements in the health and quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transvestite and transsexual people.
Manchester Animal Protection Society (MAP)
http://www.mapsoc.org.uk/
Campaigning in the Manchester area, fighting animal cruelty from circuses to vivisectors.
MARC (Manchester Area Resource Centre)
http://www.marctheprinters.org
Print and design resources and services for the voluntary sector.
Manchester Climate Action
http://www.manchesterclimateaction.org.uk
Taking action against the root causes of climate change, helping organise the Northwest Neighbourhood of the Camp for Climate Action and raising awareness of climate change. Organised by consensus so that everyone has a say.
Manchester Climate Forum
http://www.manchesterclimateforum.org.uk
"Manchester Climate Forum aims to be a forum. About climate. In Manchester..."
Manchester Environmental Education Network (MEEN)
http://www.meen.org.uk
A network of teachers, organisations and individuals working to promote sustainable development education. The network aims to be a support mechanism for anyone involved in raising awareness about sustainability issues – in both the formal and informal education sectors
Manchester Environmental Resource Centre initiative (MERCi)
http://www.merci.org.uk
A charity working on the issue of sustainable living covering areas including organic food and gardening; energy efficiency and renewable energy; equality and human rights; animal welfare and genetic engineering; training and job creation.
Manchester Film Co-operative
http://www.manchesterfilm.coop
Manchester Film Co-operative organises regular screenings and discussions of films that challenge current economics, politics and society. Owned and run by its members, the co-operative offers a non-commercial space to explore alternatives through film.
Manchester Indymedia
http://manchester.indymedia.org.uk
Reportage of radical political events in Manchester.
Manchester NO2ID
http://manchester.no2id.net
A local organisation associated with the NO2ID campaign. A non-partisan organisation which seeks to raise awareness and generate opposition to the Government's National Identity Scheme in the Greater Manchester area.
Manchester No borders
http://www.nobordersmanchester.blogspot.com
A network of individuals resisting migration controls and the persecution, detention adn exploitation of refugees and other migrants. Committed to practical solidarity and direct action as well as imagining a world without borders and ways to realise this.
Manchester Permaculture
http://manchesterpermaculture.net
Aims to apply permaculture principles within the Redbricks (Bentley House) estate in Hulme, to integrate new and existing projects into a cohesive model for urban sustainability. This is acheived through supplying specific services which support local projects; the development of knowledge and skills; development of community infrastructure.
Manchester Real Food Guide
http://www.realfoodguide.org.uk
A website providing information on what real food is, what its benefits are, how to get it, and a directory of real food outlets inthe Manchester area.
Manchester Student Volunteers
http://www.manchesterstudentvolunteers.org.uk/
Links students at the University of Manchester and UMIST with the community.
Manchester University Stop the War
http://www.umu.man.ac.uk/stopwar/
University of Manchester society campaigning for a just peace in Iraq and the Middle East in general.
Manchester Womens Network
http://www.manchesterwomen.net/
Exists to support and develop the community and voluntary organisations serving women in and around Manchester.
MCIN MyManchester
http://www.mymanchester.net/
Ensures access to community information.
Mule Newspaper
http://themule.info
Check out the website for news with a kick! MULE is a not-for-profit, grassroots, UK-wide project committed to using media production and mass distribution as a tool for promoting social, environmental and economic justice and peace.
National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/
Provide practical support and assistance for people applying for asylum within Britain. A national group with a Manchester office.
NATO (Northern Tactical Arts Offensive)
http://www.nato.uk.net
Northern Arts Tactical Offensive (NATO) - Purveyors of the finest subversive street art.
North West Hunt Saboteurs Association
http://www.nwhsa.org.uk
Direct Action against all forms of bloodsports.
North West Cycling Project / Bike links
http://www.cycling.org.uk
Networking Newsletter
http://www.networkingnewsletter.org.uk/
Puts people working on issues of peace, environment, development, animal rights and human rights in touch with each other in Manchester..
On the 8th Day
http://www.eighth-day.co.uk/
A workers co-operative providing a vegetarian/vegan shop and cafe in Central Manchester.
On the Move FM
http://onthemovefm.org
ALL FM's transport show - broadcasting from Levenshulme, the show focuses on Longsight and Levenshulme and reaches South Manchester
Open Space
http://openspace.coop
A co-operative offering cheap, flexible office space in a creative, friendly atmosphere in Hulme.
Pankhurst Centre
www.thepankhurstcentre.org.uk/
A women-only space that creates a unique environment in which women can learn together, work on projects and socialise. Meeting space is available for female counsellors and women's groups.
Polyp - The Cartoonist
http://www.polyp.org.uk
Political cartoonist and prop maker.
Powwow Eco Arts
http://www.powwow-ecoarts.org.uk
Powwow Eco Arts is a not for profit company, aiming to raise awareness of environmental issues and education for sustainability through a broad range of cross art forms
Primal Seeds
http://www.primalseeds.org/
A network to actively engage in protecting biodiversity and creating local food security.
Radical Routes
http://www.radicalroutes.org.uk/
Creating a co-operative world through housing, education and work.
Radio Regen
http://www.radioregen.org/
An urban regeneration scheme where unemployed Mancunians are trained in radio production, enabling them to set up radio stations in their own communities.
Redbricks Online
http://www.redbricks.org.uk/
A community online project, based on the Bentley House Estate in Hulme.
Red Pepper
http://www.redpepper.org.uk/
Independent magazine of the green and radical left, based in Manchester.
Rising Tide
http://www.risingtide.org.uk/
A coalition of groups and individuals committed to a grassroots approach to fighting climate change.
Salford Women's Centre
http://www.poptel.org.uk/biz/salwomen.html
Training, adult education courses, one to one counselling, support groups, meeting space and free creche facilities.
Save Swallows Wood
http://www.saveswallowswood.org.uk
This site has been set up to provide the public with information on the subjects raised by the proposed A57/A628 Mottram/Tintwistle bypass and it's impact on the local environment.
Shelter
http://www.shelter.org.uk/housingadvice/viewhac.asp?HacID=32
Shelter believes everyone should be able to live in a decent and secure home that they can afford, within a mixed neighbourhood where people feel safe, can work and fulfil their potential
Shortcutz
http://shortcutz.org.uk
Website of the invaluable "Shortcutz to Manchester" guide, exposing the underbelly of Manchester's new corporate image. Ideas and contacts for DIY music, squatting etc.
Socialist Health Association
http://www.sochealth.co.uk/
Protects and improves the NHS and campaigns on issues of health and equality. Publishs reports, arranges conferences & seminars and provides a platform for debate on health issues.
Togetherworks
http://www.togetherworks.org.uk
As a consortium of social enterprises, Together Works is uniquely placed to deliver effective services to and with the social enterprise sector in Greater Manchester.
UHC Collective
http://www.uhc-collective.org.uk/
Manchester radical arts collective. Produces the "Activist Toolbox" CD-Rom containing a library of information for effective campaigning
Voluntary Action Manchester (VAM)
http://www.vamanchester.org.uk/
A council for voluntary service, offering advice, information and support to voluntary and community groups
Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
http://www.wdvh.org.uk/
Contact them if you need to talk to someone in confidence or/and leave home due to physical, mental or sexual abuse directed at yourself or your children
Women's Electronic Village Hall (WEVH)
http://www.wevh.org.uk/
Skills training for women in Manchester with a particular focus on ICT and multimedia courses. Also offers support for women developing new businesses and co-operatives
You are here - Online
http://www.youarehereonline.org.uk
An online version of MERCi's "You Are Here" exhibition located at Bridge 5 Mill in Manchester. The exhibition explores some of the environmental issues which effect people in Manchester today and provides some useful links and advice for those wishing to do more.