Following our recent announcement that we will be closing after 15 years of supporting the voluntary youth sector, we will be celebrating on the 4th March. This is a time to celebrate all those who have been involved in the network and to share the Equality Access and Inclusion audit tool that we will leave […]
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Activating our Anti-discriminatory practice
Over the past 18 months, we have delivered 8 Introduction to Equality and Diversity workshops. These have been attended by people working in Manchester with young people from all areas and backgrounds. As the session progressed and attendees had a firm understanding of the Equality Act 2010, equality, equity and discrimination, we turn to our […]
VYM closes after 15 years supporting the voluntary youth sector
Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Community Based Youth Work sector,it is with some sadness and a great deal of pride in VYM’s achievements that we are sending this letter. VYM Closure and Celebration announcement Voluntary Youth Manchester was established as a charity in 2005, with the purpose of strengthening communications and partnership between the […]

New Equality, Access and Inclusion Audit tool for Manchester
A new tool for Manchester Voluntary Youth Manchester have developed an audit tool with 42nd Street, GMCDP, Manchester Young Carers, The Proud Trust, #WeStandTogether and other organisations that focus on working with young people with protected characteristics. The audit tool aims to support projects and services take simple steps to increase access and inclusion for […]
Final VYM Network meeting
Join us for the Launch of the Equality, Access and Inclusion audit tool
Tuesday 4th March 1pm – 4pm
We launching the Equality, Access and Inclusion audit tool kit which has been developed by working with youth focused organisations.
Read more about it here
Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Room 3.16, All Saints, Manchester, M15 6BH
VYM Celebration
After 15 years of supporting the voluntary youth sector, VYM will be closing its doors. We leave behind a legacy of a network of people across the city who have made connection to improve youth provisions for young people and an emerging network for equalities work.
We have written a letter to our members here
VYM Equality and Diversity Audit
A new year for Equality.
Voluntary Youth Manchester are entering the pilot phase of our Equality, Access and Inclusion audit tool.
For more information on the pilot click here