NETWORKS & HUBS: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Global Majority Communities led organizations face many challenges. The way to tackle these is to collaborate in order to strengthen our communities and enhance our resources.
If you share this vision, express your interest in becoming a funded GMECN Partner and take the lead in driving change within the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network.
GMECN is developing a partnership programme aimed at providing local level infrastructure support for Global Majority Communities throughout Greater Manchester.
The term Global Majority, as defined by Comic Relief, refers to individuals from Black, Asian, Indigenous, Mixed-heritage, and other non-white backgrounds, who collectively represent approximately 85% of the world's population. This initiative is supported by the Global Majority Fund.
We are seeking to collaborate with Global Majority Led Community Organisations (CIC or Charity) to host and deliver a Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network and Hub in the following boroughs:
- Bolton
- Bury
- Oldham
- Salford
- Tameside
- Trafford
- Wigan
Each successful GMECN Partner will receive a grant for 12 months, with amounts determined by local ethnic demographics, ranging from £10k to £30k.
We have previously supported existing Global Majority lead networks in:
- Manchester - Manchester BME Network (MBMEN)
- Rochdale - Rochdale ECN hosted by Kashmir Youth Project (KYP)
- Stockport - Stockport Race Equality Partnership (SREP)
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Global Majority Communities led organizations face many challenges. The way to tackle these is to collaborate in order to strengthen our communities and enhance our resources.
If you share this vision, express your interest in becoming a funded GMECN Partner and take the lead in driving change within the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network.
Global Majority
Global Majority
Global Majority
The primary purpose is to support and provide services to Global Majority Communities and organizations based in the local borough. Your organization should have a board that is 51% Global Majority led at the board level(s) or above. As a GMECN Partner, you can showcase your commitment to Global Majority services by detailing your purpose and mission on your website. Additionally, provide the percentage of Global Majority board members or trustees to highlight your alignment with the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network.
Connected
Global Majority
Global Majority
This organisation is based and registered in the Borough, serving the Global Majority Communities as a proud GMECN Partner within the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network. You can provide proof of your organisation's registered address and headquarters.
Not for Profit Organisation
Not for Profit Organisation
Not for Profit Organisation
To qualify as a GMECN Partner, you must be registered as a not-for-profit organization such as a charity, Company Limited by Guarantee, CIC, or CIO, focusing on serving Global Majority Communities. You should have a record of delivery for over 12 months, with a turnover exceeding £25k. Collaborative proposals from multiple organizations are also acceptable. For instance, please provide your registration details indicating the incorporation date, along with your accounts filing or recent bank statements dated within the past three months.
Can Deliver
Not for Profit Organisation
Not for Profit Organisation
Evidence of your organisation’s capacity and resource to host and deliver the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network (GMECN Partner) and its initiatives targeting Global Majority Communities. Example: A clear and costed delivery plan to meet the output expectations outlined below.
DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS
Global Majority Communities led organizations face many challenges. The way to tackle these is to collaborate in order to strengthen our communities and enhance our resources.
If you share this vision, express your interest in becoming a funded GMECN Partner and take the lead in driving change within the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network.
Staffing
Connect Global Majority
partnership building
The primary purpose is to support and provide services to Global Majority Communities and organizations based in the local borough. Your organization should have a board that is 51% Global Majority led at the board level(s) or above. As a GMECN Partner, you can showcase your commitment to Global Majority services by detailing your purpose and mission on your website. Additionally, provide the percentage of Global Majority board members or trustees to highlight your alignment with the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network.
partnership building
Connect Global Majority
partnership building
This organisation is based and registered in the Borough, serving the Global Majority Communities as a proud GMECN Partner within the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network. You can provide proof of your organisation's registered address and headquarters.
Connect Global Majority
Connect Global Majority
Connect Global Majority
To qualify as a GMECN Partner, you must be registered as a not-for-profit organization such as a charity, Company Limited by Guarantee, CIC, or CIO, focusing on serving Global Majority Communities. You should have a record of delivery for over 12 months, with a turnover exceeding £25k. Collaborative proposals from multiple organizations are also acceptable. For instance, please provide your registration details indicating the incorporation date, along with your accounts filing or recent bank statements dated within the past three months.
GMECN Development
GMECN Development
Connect Global Majority
Evidence of your organisation’s capacity and resource to host and deliver the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network (GMECN Partner) and its initiatives targeting Global Majority Communities. Example: A clear and costed delivery plan to meet the output expectations outlined below.
Capacity Building
GMECN Development
Capacity Building
Create a programme of regular events and/or activities for members of the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network (GMECN) that provides:
- Information relevant to Global Majority Communities.
- Support with funding opportunities.
- Capacity building.
- Connecting members with opportunities and partners, including GMECN Partner organizations.
Digital Profile
GMECN Development
Capacity Building
Work towards establishing the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network’s online presence via: A dedicated website, social media channels, an online community board, and/or other methods to grow the Network, engage with Global Majority Communities, share key messages, attract GMECN Partners, and more.
Borough Database
Global Majority State of the Sector
Global Majority State of the Sector
Develop and maintain a borough level database of Global Majority Communities, including key information about GMECN Partner organizations that are part of the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network.
Global Majority State of the Sector
Global Majority State of the Sector
Global Majority State of the Sector
Undertake an annual or regular activity that captures information about the needs of the sector and Global Majority communities, including insights from the Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network (GMECN Partner).
Register Your Interest Now!
Registration Details
If you're interested in partnering with us to develop network and hubs in Greater Manchester, please complete this form by Wednesday 8th April 23:00. See above for criteria & expectations.
Please ask any questions before submitting your Expression of Interest. You can do this via email info@gmecn.org.uk and if you prefer to call please email us to arrange a time to speak to our Chair Atiha Chaudry. We aim to respond to emails within 2 working days.
There will be opportunity to learn more at our next network event, see home page to register for the event now.
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