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May 15, 20233 min read
MRSF: Tattoo artist's 2nd grant creates a buzz!
We’re delighted to re-introduce Roshay, an incredibly talented young Mancunian creative who has overcome several challenges in her...
Oct 13, 20223 min read
Maurice Watkins Bursary makes first awards to aspiring Manc lawyers within six weeks!
In August, we partnered with leading law firm Brabners to launch a bursary helping disadvantaged young Mancunians to begin a career in...
Sep 7, 20226 min read
We Love MCR Charity grant awards - July 2022
Each month, our Trustees come together to award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we seek...
Apr 14, 20222 min read
Homeless housing organisation partner with Rising Stars Fund
The latest Referral Partner for our Manchester's Rising Stars Fund is the remarkable Bedspace. They work at the sharp end of the...
Mar 3, 20222 min read
Rising Stars Fund supports 'ethical hacker' in career aims
Liam is a talented and driven young man who has worked extremely hard to create a better life for himself and his loved ones. Having...
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Stronger Communities Fund: Manchester Street Poem
Manchester Street Poem (MSP) are a Community Interest Organisation based in Manchester City Centre that offer workshops for marginalised...
Jan 12, 20222 min read
Rising Stars Fund supports musical Eden to develop talent
Eden is a wonderful and skilled young man who has experienced significant hardship and trauma in his young life. In 2017, his Mum...
Oct 21, 20212 min read
Greater funding on offer for Manchester’s Rising Stars Fund
In February 2021, we publicly launched the Manchester’s Rising Stars Fund (MRSF), with the aim of removing financial barriers to success...
Aug 2, 20212 min read
Manchester Street Poem: Stronger Communities Fund
We Love MCR awarded a grant in October to Manchester Street Poem for their online creative workshops, giving an artistic platform to...
Jul 1, 20203 min read
We Love MCR celebrates 100 days of Covid Response Fund with video messages
£7,900 awarded to frontline charities every day for 100 days! On 24 March, we launched ourCovid-19 Community Response Fund, with the...
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