e.g., aligning with the Green Finance Institute to deliver “green home loans” across Greater Manchester.

Collaborative projects delivered with local organisations to address community needs.

Collaborative social impact initiatives.

The federation helps coordinate between providers, the VCSE sector, and public systems (health, social care) to develop more joined-up, efficient services.

Collaboration with local organisations on health outcomes.

Helping organisations collaborate and work together locally.

Safe spaces for autistic individuals and families to connect and share experiences.

They run networks (for example, the VCSE Data Peer Learning Network) where organisations share insights, skill up in data literacy, and build collective practice.

Many of their sessions are co-facilitated by people who have lived experiences, helping create safe spaces and authentic peer relationships.

Collaborative environments encouraging shared growth.

Flourish facilitates peer networks, mentoring, coaching and learning programmes so that aspiring and existing social innovators can develop skills, share knowledge and solve problems collectively.

Social meetups, drop-ins, group events and community gatherings — giving members a space to connect, make friends, share experiences.