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We Love MCR Charity latest grants! November 2024

Throughout the year, our Trustees award grants from our two core funds. The 'Stronger Communities Fund' (SCF), where we provide funding to groups making positive differences in their communities, and the 'Manchester's Rising Stars Fund' (MRSF) where we award grants supporting ambitious young Mancunians from disadvantage in their next steps to success.


We awarded 4 SCF and 7 MRSF grants in November 2024 which came to a total of £14,543! Here is the full list of the fantastic local projects and young people we supported, and we look forward to sharing further details about them with you as the projects develop and our Rising Stars' ambitions grow.


Stronger Communities Fund


  • Building the Bridge CIC

About: Building the Bridge CIC was formed to continue the work started by Stanley Grove Primary Academy in Longsight. For over 10 years, they've focused on increasing creative opportunities for young people and their families, tackling social exclusion, and poverty of experience. Project: The funding will support the annual Winter Welcoming event, specifically the creation of a ribbons artwork called 'Wish Trees' and lantern-making workshops for a parade. The grant covers materials, artist fees, and printing costs for these activities. Award: £4,000 Location: Longsight


Thank you so much for your funding! We Love MCR's support for our Winter Welcoming in Longsight means we can continue to build this annual community event and widen participation. The free lantern making and art workshops will be an enriching aspect to the celebration, which we could not have offered without your kind contribution. Thank you We Love MCR!


  • Breath Easy - Support Group


About: Breath Easy is an Asthma + Lung UK support group for people affected by lung conditions. Operating for nearly 25 years, they create an inclusive space for local residents with COPD and other lung/breathing problems to come together socially.


Project: The funding will support two accessible trips in Manchester for their members. The grant covers transport, refreshments, flyers, and equipment for games/activities.


Award: £1,500


Location: Heathfield Hall in Newton Heath


Thanks on behalf of the members of our Newton Heath support group which is a group for people who have respiratory problems, their ages are between 55-90. Some suffer with more than 1 illness so we encourage carers to come along. The grant from We Love MCR will ensure that all the members will be able to go to different venues via Orion adapted coaches as some of the members have mobility problems as well as respiratory.

  • Lancashire Lions Visually Impaired Sports Club


About: Lancashire Lions is a community cricket club providing sporting and recreational opportunities for blind or partially sighted people in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. They offer VI Cricket and a range of other VI sports and social activities.


Project: The funding will support the continuation and growth of their activities for visually impaired people in Manchester. The grant covers venue hire, transport assistance, coaching support, equipment, and marketing for weekly sessions.


Award: £4,000


Location: Manchester Communication Academy in Harpurhey, and Cheetham Hill Sports Club in Crumpsall


Thanks to We Love MCR Charity! The funding will allow us to offer more to the visually impaired community along with their families. Removing financial barriers for this community will make a huge impact in allowing more people to become more active more often. Many in the VI Community experience inactivity and isolation and we will use the funding to tackle this issue.


  • Widows Empowerment Trust


About: Operating since 2017, The Widows Empowerment Trust supports widows facing loneliness and isolation following the loss of a spouse. They provide various activities including arts & crafts, bingo, quizzes, online cooking classes, and a befriending service.


Project: The funding will support the delivery of their activities for 40 weeks and a Christmas celebration event. The grant covers costs for a sessional worker, Christmas event meal, DJ, and entertainment.


Award: £1,800


Location: Across Manchester

"We are deeply grateful for the support we have received. This award will enable us to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of the widows and widowers, fostering a sense of belonging, togetherness and support."

Manchester's Rising Stars Fund


  • Hanin, 15, Cheetham Hill


Ambition: To become a psychiatrist and help people in Manchester with mental health issues. Hanin is currently studying for her GCSEs, focusing on biology, chemistry, and psychology.


Award: £150 - for a standard laptop and insurance. Hanin's family shares one device among many siblings, and with only her father working, they rely on universal credit.


Hanin's passion for mental health and determination to make a difference in her community are truly inspiring. Despite her young age, she's already volunteering and gaining relevant experience. We Love MCR Charity believes Hanin's dedication will lead her to achieve her goal of becoming a psychiatrist and supporting Manchester's mental health services.


I just want to thank We Love MCR Charity for being able to support so many young people including myself. I believe that the support they have given to various other young people will be really effective in different ways, allowing us to pursue the futures we have all dreamed of.


  • Jamal, 18 [LAC]


Ambition: To work in cybersecurity, ideally for the UK government. Jamal is currently studying ESOL to improve his English skills.


Award: £150 - for a standard laptop and insurance. As a care-experienced young person reliant on universal credit, Jamal lacks family support to afford necessary educational tools.


Jamal's determination to learn English and pursue a career in cybersecurity demonstrates his resilience and ambition. We're confident that with this support, Jamal will overcome language barriers and make significant strides towards his goal in the tech industry!



  • Jana, 18, Gorton


Ambition: To complete a degree in biomedical science and become a dentist or GP. Jana has just started her foundation year at university and works in childcare.


Award: £750 - for a standard iPad, pencil, and insurance. Jana's parents are both disabled, with only one working, leaving no funds for her own device.


Jana's commitment to her studies while gaining valuable experience in childcare showcases her dedication to a career in healthcare. We Love MCR Charity is excited to support Jana's journey and believes she will make a positive impact in people's lives as a future healthcare professional.


Being awarded the grant will aid me in furthering my education in university, it will motivate me and always remind me to strive to do better in my education and reach my goals. I am ever so grateful that I have been chosen for the award and would like to thank everyone involved.

  • Minhal, 17, Longsight


Ambition: To become a lawyer and study at the University of Manchester. Minhal is currently completing legal work experience.


Award: £1,143 - for a laptop. Minhal's family circumstances make it impossible to afford a personal device for her studies.


Minhal's drive to give back to her community through law is admirable. Her proactive approach to gaining experience in the field demonstrates her commitment. We're confident that Minhal will achieve her goal of becoming a successful lawyer and make a difference in her community!


We Love MCR are an organisation who deeply care about the individuals that seek help from them and ensure that they support them throughout their journey. Through the help provided, it will make it easier for me to become a lawyer and achieve my dream of helping others.

  • Khadeejah, 17, Miles Platting and Newton Heath


Ambition: To become a criminal lawyer. Khadeejah is currently studying for her A-levels, including Law.


Award: £750 - for a standard iPad, pencil, and insurance. Following a family bereavement, Khadeejah's circumstances make it difficult to afford necessary study tools.


Khadeejah's resilience in pursuing her ambitions despite personal tragedy is truly inspiring. Her desire to help others align perfectly with our mission. We believe Khadeejah will excel in her journey to become a criminal lawyer.


This award will make a difference towards my ambition, by making it simpler for me to revise, assisting me in achieving my objective of receiving the best results possible, enabling me to study Law in University.

  • Hiba, 15, Withington


Ambition: To become a speech therapist, specialising in supporting children with difficulties. Hiba is currently studying for her GCSEs.


Award: £150 - for a laptop. Hiba currently shares a laptop with her four siblings and her family can't afford the cost for her personal device.


Hiba's caring nature and desire to help others shine through in her ambition to become a speech therapist. We are impressed by her focus at such a young age and believes she will make a significant impact in children's lives as a future speech therapist!


It will really help me start a career in speech therapy and provide me with knowledgeable information about my career that i would really love to pursue. The Rising Stars Fund has really had a huge influence and impact on me.


  • Mohammad, 18 [LAC]


Ambition: To pursue a career in medicine. Mohammad is currently studying for his GCSEs in biology, physics, maths, and chemistry, having already completed English and maths. He has also finished his ESOL qualifications.


Award: £150 - for a standard laptop and insurance. As a care-experienced young person, Mohammad lacks the financial means to purchase necessary study equipment.


Mohammad's dedication to his studies is impressive, especially considering the challenges he has faced. His leaving care worker notes his strong commitment to education and his high standard of English. We Love MCR Charity believes that with this support, Mohammad will excel in his GCSEs and take significant steps towards his goal of studying medicine.

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