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The Council is giving payments out for residents who need support, aged 66 and over who did not get a winter fuel payment and do not receive housing benefit or council tax support. They are making payments up to the end of March of £150-£200 to people who are aged 66 and over who live in Manchester and who… Continue Reading
Just a reminder that the Sunday Lunch events continue monthly, now at Inspire. Next date is 16th February, please book in advance. Full details below! Continue Reading
We’ve been getting in the Christmas mood at LGN recently… last week, Ray, David and trustee Fatiha spent an evening wrapping presents, as well as munching on a few mince pies and listening to a few choice Christmas tunes! These presents will be delivered by Ray and trustee Grantley to our members later this week.… Continue Reading
Here are Martin Lewis’ thoughts on the Winter Fuel Payment cuts, we are sharing as we believe it sheds some clarity on the issue (originally posted on his X (formerly Twitter)) account: “Government must rethink Winter Fuel Payments or almost ALL pensioners will need to find £100s more than last winter. While energy will cost… Continue Reading
LGN is embracing this year’s United Nations International Day Of Older People, which takes place on October 1st every year. The theme for 2024 is ‘ageing with dignity’. One of the key objectives of the day is to emphasise the roles of national policies and legislation, family, and community in ensuring full respect for the… Continue Reading
If you’re struggling financially, help is available via a free Cost Of Living advice line. The number for the advice line is 0800 023 2692, and is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm and offers support with: This service provides support to people of all ages. Continue Reading
We are currently on the lookout for new trustees and have two different roles on offer. One is for a Trustee, and the other is for a Trustee with Bookkeeping experience. For the latter role you will be inputting expenses and deposits into our QuickBooks account, so bookkeeping skills are required. This will take approximately two hours or so per month.… Continue Reading
Here’s some info taken from the Manchester Community Central website regarding their Volunteer Drivers’ Network. We are about to trial the initiative. Head over to their site if you’re interested in giving it a try… “The Volunteer Drivers’ Network is an initiative led by Manchester Community Central to connect organisations across Manchester with individuals who… Continue Reading
We are on the lookout for new trustees, so if you think you fit the bill, or know someone who does, please get in touch! Continue Reading
