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500 Words Competition Winners

500 Words Competition Winners


This year we received a record number of entries into the 500 Words Competition, and everyone made it very difficult for our panel to choose from! The quality of entries was incredible, and reading everyone's stories really warmed our hearts. After lots of discussion, we are pleased to announce this…

Join us at Manchester Pride!

Join us at Manchester Pride!


We are so excited to once again be taking part in the Manchester Pride Parade on Saturday 23rd August and would love for you to join us! We have a number of spaces available to either walk in the parade, or you can hop in our Pride-decorated bus and enjoy…

Creative Stars – May Winners!

Creative Stars – May Winners!


Congratulations to our latest round of Creative Stars winners! Our service user awards celebrate the people who shine brightly and do wonderful things for each other. We have four exciting category winners, who will receive a badge, £30 Love2Shop voucher and a certificate. Congratulations to this month’s round of winners:…

You’re Invited to Creative Together’s Be Free Festival

You’re Invited to Creative Together’s Be Free Festival


It's that time again! Creative Together is holding the 'Be Free Festival' 2025, a fully co-produced two-day event on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July between 12pm-6pm. This year, the festival is hosted by the 53Two Theatre at Arch 19, Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4LP. The venue is fully inclusive…

Art Competition Now Open

Art Competition Now Open


We’re so excited to announce that this year’s Art Competition is now open for your submissions! We are looking for all types of fantastic artwork, so please send us your paintings, drawings, sculptures, crochet, embroideries, photography or anything else you enjoy making. This competition is open to both people we…

2025 Grants Now Open!

2025 Grants Now Open!


This year we are so excited to announce not one, but two grants launching today! Scroll down to check out our ‘Be The Difference’ and ‘Summer of Fun’ grants, what they can fund, and how to apply. Be The Difference Grant  The first grant we’re proud to launch is the…