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Grow Your Social Impact with Step Up MCR

Be part of positive change

Make a real difference to people’s lives in Manchester through local giving.

Step Up MCR puts the power in the hands of Manchester residents, so that as our city grows, so do our communities.

We’ll work with your business or organisation to help grow community-led projects transforming lives in Manchester.
Find out how you can help us to help others by contacting our friendly team today.
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Join Step Up MCR to unleash the unlimited potential of the people who make our city.

We know that many businesses in Manchester want to give back and do more in their local communities.

However, how to approach and implement this is not always clear.

Step Up MCR is committed to supporting local grassroots groups, organisations and causes that have a real, lasting impact in communities.

We want to bring together businesses and organisations across Manchester to help us to help others.

What our partners say…

Thank you to Step Up MCR for organising such a meaningful event! Giving back is something that many of us here at Capsule really believe in, and seeing our team members embody this is inspiring. Whether through our work, or initiatives like Giving Back Days, we are committed to strengthening the bonds with both our own, and our customers’ communities and making a difference wherever we can.
ClareCapsule
Our Giving Back Day in Manchester was a remarkable showcase of community spirit and insightful learning. Our team joined forces to volunteer with Step Up MCR, contributing to local initiatives at Clayton Hall, Beswick Urban Growers, Max Trax, and The Resonance Centre. Thank you to the Step Up MCR team for helping us organise such a meaningful day of giving!
Rameen WaqarMicrosoft

Level 1

  • Charity of the year
  • Donation box or other customer fundraising
  • Colleague volunteer time or other in-kind giving
  • Crowdfunder Rewards
£250 per month membership

Level 2

  • Charity of the year
  • Donation box or other customer fundraising
  • Colleague volunteer time or other in-kind giving
  • Crowdfunder Rewards
  • A voice at our Advisory Panel
£1000 per month membership

Level 3

  • Annual membership fee discussion
  • Donation box or other customer fundraising
  • Colleague volunteer time or other in-kind giving
  • Crowdfunder Rewards
  • Co-hosting events
  • A voice at our Advisory Panel or Board
  • A bespoke grants fund
Bespoke funding membership

Business Benefits

We will work with you to support your social value targets to grow healthier, happier Manchester communities.

Our annual report will show the impact you make, and our bi-annual newspaper will keep you updated on the projects you support. 

Feel more connected to local communities by supporting projects improving lives in Manchester. 

Share good news stories and have your logo feature in our newspaper (delivered to 11,500 households, businesses and community venues), social media channels and website. 

 100% of funding supports health and wellbeing projects in Manchester.

  • Local giving and volunteering is great for staff retention, wellbeing, and brand recognition!
  • Have a voice in how funding is spent – you could have a seat at the decision-making table
  • We’ll tell you about the projects you help us support in our newspaper and e-newsletter
  • You’ll receive regular bulletins about forthcoming social, networking, sponsorship and fundraising opportunities for you and your colleagues

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Social Value