The NATURE SMILES project is supported through funding from the National Lottery. Nature SMILES Supported by National Lottery Community Fund It is a fundamental component of our SMILES Intervention service. SMILES is a youth-driven project with six key objectives: to provide Support, Motivate young people, make a positive Impact on their lives, empower them to Lead, Educate them, and Safeguard them from any form of violence prevalent in our community, including knife and gun

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A Complete Case Study on Non-Profit Growth Through Smart SEO Strategy Introduction In today’s digital-first world, even non-profit organizations must compete for visibility online. Whether the goal is to attract volunteers, secure donations, promote community programs, or increase venue bookings, a strong online presence is essential. This case study explores how MAVUK Hulme ( www.mavuk.org ). UK-based non-profit organization focused on community service and development—succe

MAV UK COMMITTEE Dear Committee Members, Project Leaders and community members. As we prepare for our upcoming Annual General Meeting, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the MAV UK management team. My first year as Chairperson has been greatly supported by those who have stood alongside me. As many of you know, my mother—the founder of this charity—passed away four months before I stepped back into this role following Pauline Sergeant’s 13-year tenure. While this

When we start a community project, especially in vibrant places like Greater Manchester, we want to know one thing above all - is it making a real difference? Measuring social impact helps us answer that question. It shows us how our efforts affect the lives of youth, families, and the wider community. It also guides us to improve and grow our work sustainably. Let’s explore how we can measure the social impact of projects in a clear, practical way. We’ll break down the proce

MAV UK are proud of the work completed by Cephas Williams. The Portrait of Black Britain series came to the Arndale Shopping Centre. Patsy McKie MAV UK's Founder member and Trustee was featured in the portraits of Black British people of influence. The portrait of Patsy highlighted her previous work as a social worker. It also paid tribute to her role in the community. Patsy was featured with others that have been involved with MAV UK projects. The portraits also included;

This project will aim to support, motivate, impact, lead, educate and safeguard people in need and especially young vulnerable children. The main objective will be to help improve the mental health status of people and support them with vital tasks in improving their quality of life. Mental Health will be the main priority due to its complicated nature and often linked to home violence, misuse of drugs, pressurised environments, money problems and crime. Due to its importance

MAV UK supported the National Crime Agency Campaign for Safer Streets. Which was launched on 1st February 2021. After 552 seizures, firearms campaign tells young people across the UK: “Know the gun, know the law, know the consequences”. The National Crime Agency leads the UK’s fight against serious organised crime urging people to know the gun, know the law and know the consequences of illegal possession of firearms in the UK. Matthew Perfect, NCA firearms threat lead, said:

We Need Your Support. Please Follow Link & Donate https:// www.crowdfunder.co.uk/mav-uk---project-smiles-uk? We plan to change lives by transforming our Community Hall into Contemporary Centre offering counselling and therapy, mentoring and educational courses and ex-offender’s rehabilitation services. Accessible to everyone who needs them by referral or directly with MAV UK. Our new Community Centre will host large events, office gatherings, educational courses, rehabilitati

The year 2020 has been a challenge for so many. MAV UK management had our last face to face meeting in March 2020. We had our first online management one month later. I don’t think we really appreciated and valued the pleasure of greeting each other with hugs and kisses, as much as we do now. MAV UK were due to celebrate 10 years of charity status, with a volunteer day to the Maritime History Museum, in Liverpool. This was the first of many things cancelled without the abilit

MAV UK ended the Looking Back Moving Forward Project on 26th October 2019 with a community celebration event. The event launched the film Year Zero. The film chronicles the 20-year history of the charity in a new project called STOP & REACH. The projects provided help and support to local services facing issues related to the growing issue of knife crime. STOP & REACH was delivered at local high schools in Manchester and for the Bradford project Aunty Knife, led by the chari

MAV UK have built strong relationships with schools, colleges, police, local churches, and Manchester city council. However, as MAV UK take the time to look back at a 21-year history, we are most proud of the relationships we have with local people. We believe it is these relationships which gives the charity a proven track record of delivering what local people need. In July 2018 MAV’s, Making Children & Young People Matter Project celebrated 10 years and we used the 2018-ye

MAV UK 2019 20th Anniversary Celebration Event Tributes Patsy Mckie 1999 -2019 Founder member of Mothers Against Violence (MAV) and helped establish the service as a charity in 2010. She was the only mother that lost a child to gun crime that attended the first meeting which established MAV. Her son Dorrie was murdered in August 1999. Patsy is a Trustee of Mothers Against Violence and continues to work with the independent advisory committee and Greater Manchester Police on b

On Sunday the 22nd September 2019 the Jewish rep council and MAV-UK representatives gathered at MAV UK - Community -Hulme Hall for an afternoon event called "Diversity in the Community". The event brought communities with different cultures, Ethnic backgrounds and religions together to eradicate ant-Semitism and Racial prejudice. To set the atmosphere Jewish folk songs were played and people were offered soft drinks and Jewish snacks which included bread and cakes. The aftern

This MAV UK 2019 commissioned film was funded by the Heritage Lottery. It recognises the contributions made my the people who started the Manchester based organisation Mothers Against Violence. Now known more widely as MAV UK. Patsy McKie leads the contributions made my past a present members, who tell the story of how the charity started, then influenced lasting change in its community. The film was made for charitable purposes. To help and promote the ongoing fight against

The COVID-19 pandemic hit local people hard. It also challenged us as a charity. We lost over £15,000 within the first month as projects were cancelled along with funding. The closure of the hall stopped all funds being raised from hall hire. However, we were encouraged by the local communities need to keep the hall open to provide meals. MAV also provided support by phone and webcam to vulnerable people in the community. It quickly became clear we would need immediate suppor

The 20th Anniversary Project Looking Back & Moving Forward, provided MAV with an opportunity to celebrate the 20-year history of the charity. The project lasted 18 months. As part of the project MAV UK also explore the history of the Hulme Manchester area. The project explored the links between gun crime, and the more recent issues of knife crime. Evidence showed the 1970’s regeneration, which provide high rise accommodation across the Hulme Manchester area, did not address a

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