In the 11th episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunianpodcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Chris Marsh, an ambassador for Forever Manchester. Chris shares his journey of becoming involved with the charity through his passion for running and discusses the various community initiatives supported by Forever Manchester.

From supporting local disability groups to knitting collectives,Chris highlights how the organization helps various causes within Greater Manchester. He also recounts his experience being named the Great Mancunian of the Year and discusses the challenges of continuous fundraising. The episodeprovides a comprehensive look at the impactful work of Forever Manchester and offers insights for those looking to make a difference in their own communities.

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Did you know:

· There are over 17,000 community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in Greater Manchester.

· Community volunteering involves individuals dedicating their time and energy to help others and improve their localcommunity.

· Getting involved in local projects is a greatway to be part of a community, building its strength and resilience and ensuring no one is left behind.

· Forever Manchester supports over 1,300community projects in Greater Manchester every year.

Key resource:

Forever Manchester

Time stamps of key moments in the podcastepisode & transcript:

(00:57) Introducing Chris Marsh

(01:38) Chris's Journey to Community Support

(04:19) Forever Manchester's Impact

(06:55) Challenges and Achievements

(14:41) Discovering Local Impact

(16:03) Upcoming Events and Initiatives

(17:19) Signature Questions: Manchester's Unique Social Impact

(20:09) Life Lessons and Personal Insights

Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk