Introducing….
Our latest blog introducing 2 new members of the CLASS team. Continue Reading
Launch of the Manchester Social Housing Commission
The Manchester Social Housing Commission held its first meeting in July bringing Community Savers leaders together with cross-sector experts to develop local and national proposals for addressing the housing... Continue Reading
Meredith Matters!
Tina Cribbin shares insights from tenant-led research into the needs and experiences of older people at Meredith Court tower block in Hulme. Continue Reading
Spotlight on Miles Platting Savers
Read our interview with Dot, Committee Leader at Miles Platting Savers. Continue Reading
Wythenshawe Women take action for systems change!
...Women of Wythenshawe was born: a women-led poverty action network comprising ten member groups which regularly brings together approximately 30 women leaders to take action together for systems change. Continue Reading
Social Homes for Miles Platting Now!
Miles Platting, Ancoats, and Collyhurst residents were out in force on Saturday to call for social homes to be built on a plot of land that has long been... Continue Reading
Ageing Well in Place at Hopton Court: Achievements and challenges
Tina Cribbin and Gill Edwards from Aquarius Community Savers reflect together on the rollercoaster ride of developing a pilot Naturally Occurring Retirement Community at Hopton Court tower block in... Continue Reading
Manctopia: Reality TV in a journalism jumper*
“We want Manchester to be this cosmopolitan city…but at what cost?” Judith from Lifeshare in the trailer for Manctopia The series trailer and episode lead-ins for this 4-part BBC... Continue Reading
Its the little wins
Tina Cribbin celebrates recent achievements of local residents and members of On Top of the World in Hulme. In our tower block there was always a sense of hopelessness... Continue Reading