Society and Culture

Manchester Societies - Manchester Societies Promotes the Well-Being of Societies Associated with Greater Manchester – Representing their Views and Aspirations at City, Regional and National Levels.
http://www.manchestersocieties.org/

Imagine Manchester - Hosts strategies, reports, proposals, ideas and views to make Manchester greener, safer, healthier and more equitable.
http://www.imaginemanchester.org.uk/

Heritage Works BPT Ltd - A registered charity with the aim of regenerating historic buildings in Ancoats whose cost of repair is uneconomic for the private sector.
http://www.ancoatsbpt.co.uk/

Eastserve - A community based organisation providing subsidised PCs, training, broadband connectivity, online services and ongoing support to Beswick, Clayton, Openshaw, Miles Platting, and Ancoats.
http://www.eastserve.com/

Manchester Women's Network - Exists to support and develop the community and voluntary organisations serving women in and around Manchester. Includes news, events and a forum.
http://www.manchesterwomen.net

do summat - Activist group aiming to reclaim the city from corporate control.
http://www.dosummat.org.uk

Manchester Centre for Regional History - Set up with the aim of building upon established strengths within Manchester Metropolitan University in the history of Manchester and the north west of England.
http://www.mcrh.mmu.ac.uk/

Manchester Biodiesel Cooperative - Supplies biodiesel and offers legal and technical information for Manchester residents. Lists benefits and characteristics of the fuel, and their mission.
http://www.manchesterbiodieselcoop.org.uk

Longdendale Online - The local site for information about Longdendale and the surrounding area.
http://www.longdendale.com/

The Unexpected Campaign - Resources for churches participating in a campaign to help change the views of the Bible. May/June 2007.
http://www.unexpected.org.uk/

Platt Lane Community Centre - Assists the elderly frail, mentally ill, people with learning difficulties and other groups. Offers overview, events, playgroup, community care and how to get involved.
http://www.linkcommunitycaregroup.co.uk/

Manchester Community Information Network - Aims and objectives, project lists, background details, funding and contact information for this registered charity.
http://www.mcin.net/

AF North - The Manchester Group of the Anarchist Federation, an organisation of class struggle anarchists. Information on the organisation, events and publications.
http://www.af-north.org

Manchester Adoption Society - Small voluntary agency involved in finding families for older, emotionally damaged children. Also involved in supporting children, adopters and birth families. Includes information about activities and services.
http://www.manchesteradoption.com/

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline - An organisation run by women, for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse or whose children are being abused. Information about their advice, information, counselling and support services, their helpline, and other resources.
http://www.wdvh.org.uk/

Manchester Wireless Network - Dedicated to setting up a free, broadband wireless network in the city. Describes the project with node map and hardware and software requirements.
http://www.manchesterwireless.net

Manchester Play - An information site for parents, children and providers of play activities for children in Manchester. It includes contacts, guidelines and information.
http://www.manchesterplay.org/

Manchester Universities Liberal Democrats - News, campaigns, events and contact details.
http://www.libdems.manchester.ac.uk/

mymanchester - A portal providing links to community information. Lists local news, forums, events, jobs and contact details.
http://www.mymanchester.net/

Can Do Exchange - Where groups and individuals can to meet and trade their resources.
http://www.candoexchange.org/

Manchester Cuba Solidarity Campaign - Information about local Cuba solidarity action including work brigades and background information on the country's people and government.
http://homepages.poptel.org.uk/markburton/index.htm

Manchester Toll Tax - Campaigning against the proposed congestion charge in Greater Manchester
http://www.manchestertolltax.com

Carrbrook Village - Victorian village is set in a conservation area on the edge of the Pennines. Learn about culture, history and Golden Jubilee events.
http://carrbrookvillage.users.btopenworld.com

Manchester Community Forum - Forum for discussing all aspects of Manchester life, local issues, history, nightlife, events, activities and sports.
http://www.manchester-forum.co.uk